Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director for Public Health.

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is one of the most important preventable causes of premature morbidity and mortality in the UK. It increases the risk of atrial fibrillation and is a major risk factor for stroke, myocardial infarction, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, cognitive decline and premature death. Raised blood pressure is one of the main modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Many people who have high blood pressure are not aware of it. The report summarises the outcome of a pilot project using 7 health kiosks, placed in the community, as part of a ‘know your numbers’ campaign (April – October 2014) The aim of the project was to record and code blood pressure measurements for those patients registered with Stockport GPs who had not had a blood pressure recorded in their notes in the past five years and see how many attended the kiosk during the pilot period.

The Scrutiny Committee is invited to comment on the report.

Officer contact: Dr Vicci Owen-Smith, 07810045578, vicci.owen-smith@stockport.gov.uk

The Clinical Director of Public Health (Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) summarising the outcome of the Wellpoint Kiosk pilot undertaken in Stockport as part of the ‘Know Your Numbers’ hypertension campaign. The aim of the project was to record and code blood pressure measurements for those patients registered with Stockport GPs, particularly those who had not had a blood pressure recorded in their notes in the past five years.

Although the pilot had not resulted in the outcomes anticipated in respect of reaching target groups and because of problems with the data, the use of the kiosks had been significant and had demonstrated potential for further exploitation.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Problems had been encountered with transferring data from the kiosks to GP records that meant that some of the impact may be underestimated, e.g., users making follow-up appointments with their GPs.

·         There had been some interesting activity with the kiosk in workplaces as colleagues were competing and supporting with each other to improve their ‘score’.

·         If the kiosks were to be used again consideration should be given to placing them in supermarkets as this might lead to even greater take-up.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Director for Public Health.

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is one of the most important preventable causes of premature morbidity and mortality in the UK. It increases the risk of atrial fibrillation and is a major risk factor for stroke, myocardial infarction, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, cognitive decline and premature death. Raised blood pressure is one of the main modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Many people who have high blood pressure are not aware of it. The report summarises the outcome of a pilot project using 7 health kiosks, placed in the community, as part of a ‘know your numbers’ campaign (April – October 2014) The aim of the project was to record and code blood pressure measurements for those patients registered with Stockport GPs who had not had a blood pressure recorded in their notes in the past five years and see how many attended the kiosk during the pilot period.

The Board is invited to comment on the report.

Officer contact: Dr Vicci Owen-Smith, 07810045578, vicci.owen-smith@stockport.gov.uk

The Deputy Director of Public Health submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) summarising the outcome of the Wellpoint Kiosk pilot undertaken in Stockport as part of the ‘Know Your Numbers’ hypertension campaign. The aim of the project was to record and code blood pressure measurements for those patients registered with Stockport GPs, particularly those who had not had a blood pressure recorded in their notes in the past five years.

Although the pilot had not resulted in the outcomes anticipated in respect of reaching target groups and because of problems with the data, the use of the kiosks had been significant and had demonstrated potential for further exploitation.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         The further deployment of the kiosk would be welcomed, but further consideration should be given to how users can be supported in using it for the first time as this appeared to be a common problem at some sites. Also, consideration should be given as to how ‘open’ the setting was as its public nature could discourage some users.

·         The use of the kiosk was in itself a more exciting activity than simply having blood pressure checked. This encouraged people to use it, but also lead to group activity where co-workers or friends used the facility or tried to compete to achieve the biggest improvements.

·         The awareness of the need for blood pressure checks should have increased and encouraged GPs to take readings where patients attended surgeries and had no data.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.