Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director of Public Health.

The report provides an update on progress with delivering the Health Inequality Programme which is a major contributor to the Health Inequality ‘We Wills’ in the Health and Wellbeing Strategy. The last report was received by Health and Wellbeing Board on 4th June 2014.

The Board is asked to note and comment on progress

Officer contact: Sarah Clarke, 0161 474 2456, sarah.e.clarke@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Director of Public Health submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing the Board with an update on the delivery of the Health Inequality Programme that was a major contributor to the Health Inequality ‘We Will’ in the Joint Health & Wellbeing Strategy. The report highlighted significant achievements to date.

The engagement with housing providers in addition to Stockport Homes, particularly Moss Bank Homes, was welcomed.

Members also discussed the success of the Wellpoint Kiosks, although concerns were expressed about the data from these not being available for use by local partners. It was commented that these problems were linked to wider difficulties with data not being available from Public Health England due to data protection concerns.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Director of Public Health be requested to provide an update to the next meeting on data access problems.

To consider a report of the Director of Public Health.

The report provides an update on the Health Inequality Programme which is a major contributor to the Health Inequality ‘We Wills’ in the Health and Wellbeing Strategy. This programme is funded from the Public Health Grant  which aims to reduce the difference in Life Expectancy and Healthy Life Expectancy  between the  most affluent and disadvantaged localities in Stockport.

The Board is asked to note and comment on progress.

Officer contact: Sarah Clarke, Tel: 0161 474 2456, sarah.e.clarke@stockport.gov.uk   

A representative of the Director of Public Health submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the Health Inequality Programme that aimed to reduce the difference in life expectancy and healthy life expectancy between the most and least affluent communities in Stockport.  This Programme was a major contribution to the efforts to achieve the health inequality ‘We Wills’ in the Joint Health & Wellbeing Strategy.

The Programme, funded by public health investment was being delivered across the four Neighbourhood Management areas and to seven smaller Priority 2 Neighbourhoods, and had three mains components:-

·         raising communities expectations about health and increasing screen and early diagnosis;

·         empowering communities and supporting development of increased community resilience;

·         improving mental wellbeing.

The Programme would be tailored to meet the specific needs of each locality and there were a range of interventions and activities that would be delivered to meet the objectives.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         There were a range of measures in place to monitor the programme, both in terms of output and outcome. It was also hoped to see increased up take in other public health services such as lifestyle services.

·         By working through the Neighbourhood Management arrangements it was hoped that some of the wider factors affecting health could be addressed.

·         The work with smaller communities and Priority 2 areas was welcomed. The variability in approach was also important as each community had different and specific needs. Sharing of best practice should be encouraged as well as bringing together different providers of similar services.

·         The Re:dish project, particularly the work with schools, was welcomed.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.