Purpose

In October 202,3 the Public Health team successfully secured a bid for developing a Health Determinants Research Collaboration in Cornwall. The aim of the funding is to develop the research culture and capacity of the Council to address the wider determinants of health in communities in Cornwall and the health inequalities impact on our residents. The contract for the HDRC began on 1 January and will end on 31 December 2028. This report to the Joint Health and Wellbeing Board will report on the first months of the programme of work and inform on upcoming plans for the collaboration.

Decision

It was moved by R Wigglesworth, seconded by Councillor Taylor and

RESOLVED that the Board supports the activity of the Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) as reported and notes the work of the Cornwall HDRC to date.  More detailed information on the agreed priorities and activity would be reported in future meetings.