Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 21st May, 2024 2.00 pm

May 21, 2024 View on council website  Watch video of meeting or read trancript
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Summary

The meeting focused on public health and wellbeing initiatives in Malvern Hills, with significant discussions on the Stay Connected Pledge, the joint local health and wellbeing strategy, and the Public Health Review for 2023-2024. Key topics included the achievements of the outgoing Chair, Councillor Karen May, and the introduction of new members to the board.

The Stay Connected Pledge and the joint local health and wellbeing strategy were highlighted as major achievements under Councillor Karen May's leadership. These initiatives focused on good mental health and wellbeing and the wider determinants of health. The Integrated Care Partnership and its Assembly were also established during her tenure.

The Public Health Review for 2023-2024, presented by Lisa Macklin, emphasized the collaborative nature of public health work, involving NHS colleagues, the voluntary sector, and residents. Key achievements included high performance in health visiting services, reduced smoking rates during pregnancy, and successful MMR vaccination campaigns. The review also highlighted community development programs that have led to Worcester having one of the lowest rates of loneliness in the country and significant increases in bowel screening rates.

Lisa Macklin discussed the importance of combining asset-based and deficit-based approaches in public health. Asset-based approaches focus on enhancing community strengths, while deficit-based approaches address specific health issues. The review also mentioned the success of resistance band programs in reducing falls-related admissions and the role of public health in community safety and crime prevention.

The meeting also addressed the challenges and barriers faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as interruptions in service delivery and CO screening. Despite these challenges, the public health team achieved significant outcomes, including a decrease in smoking rates at the point of delivery and improvements in continuity of care rates for individuals released from prison.

The meeting concluded with a discussion on the importance of addressing social isolation and loneliness, with a focus on community-based solutions and the role of public health in supporting vulnerable populations.

Attendees

  • Chris Roberts Citizens Advice Bromsgrove and Redditch
  • Claire Mitchell
  • David Mehaffey NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board
  • Dr Jonathan Wells Primary Care Network Clinical Director
  • Dr Sarah Raistrick NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board
  • Gareth Morgan West Mercia Police
  • Gary Woodman Executive Director, Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership
  • Hayley Durnall
  • Jo Newton Worcestershire Acute Hospital Trust
  • Kate Griffiths
  • Lisa McNally Director of Public Health
  • Lucy Chick
  • Mark Fitton People Directorate
  • Robert Mackie Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
  • Samantha Collison
  • Simon Adams Managing Director, Healthwatch Worcestershire
  • Simon Trickett NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board
  • Tanya Richardson
  • Tina Russell Worcestershire Children First
  • Vic Allison Strategic Housing Authority