Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director for Public Health.

This report builds on reports brought to the Stockport Health and Wellbeing Board in 2023/24 with analysis into the key population health trends for Stockport and continues to build evidence about the difference experiences of health between communities in Stockport (inequalities) and changes in the underlying causes of death which indicate changing health needs.

The Board is asked to comment upon and note the report

Officer contact: - Eleanor Banister | eleanor.banister@stockport.gov.uk

The Director of Public Health submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which provided further analysis into the key population health trends for Stockport and the continued efforts to build evidence about the different experiences of health between communities in Stockport (inequalities) and the changes in the underlying causes of death which indicate changing health needs.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·       Clarification was sought on the provider partnership and how this worked with the alcohol related harm sub-group. It was noted in reply that this was part of the four priorities of the provider partnership to reduce morbidity and mortality within the borough.

·       The Board enquired about whether this review brought a new focus on current practices especially with a wider focus on other determinants of health. It was highlighted that whilst there were no big surprises in the report, it shouldn’t reduce the need to focus on the efforts to reduce the impact of some of the factors. It was highlighted that unhealthy weight was expected to be a big driver in the disparities in life expectancy. It was further noted that work was ongoing to try to understand how to best use resources available to tackle these surrounding issues.

·       Clarification was sought relating to page 11, table 2.5 regarding male/female life expectancy at birth for Brinnington and Stockport Central which was a concern given the disparity with other areas. It was noted that the statistics were quite stark but that they were driving the work to tackle the challenges and to help provide communities to live the best lives that they can. It was further noted that there were initiatives in place in the communities that were affected.

·       There was a further concern raised on the figures following the winter fuel allowance cut. In reply, it was noted that these figures would be regularly brought to the Board to monitor any changes.

·       It was highlighted that workplace health checks as part of a pilot to help improve the health of the workforce in Stockport which would support the workforce overall.

The Chair on behalf of the Board expressed its thanks for the detailed and well-presented report which would have strong implications for residents in Stockport.

RESOLVED - That the report be noted.