Latest survey findings reveal positive results on how residents are recovering from the effects of the pandemic, and how effective the council has been in responding to their needs.
Havant Borough Council asked residents how they have been coping during the coronavirus pandemic through a series of short online surveys.
Questions focused on the impact on mental health and personal finances as well as other difficulties experienced during the crisis.
The answers from the surveys, held every six months since June 2020, reveal the effect of coronavirus is having on people’s lives - where people are doing well, where they are struggling, and how the council has helped.
The latest round of results, when compared with the previous two surveys from different stages of the pandemic, have revealed interesting answers about the high levels of resilience shown by residents over the course of the pandemic.
Some of the key findings include:
Mental health has improved – Lockdown easing has improved mental health for 21% of respondents
Negative financial impact reduced – The number of residents who have experienced a negative impact on their household finances has reduced from one in three, to one in five.
Continued trust in HBC – Trust in the advice and information provided.