Purpose

The Annual Report of the
Director of Public Health identifies that the key health indicators
show that our outcomes have slowed down across Lancashire since the
pandemic. It identifies poor health as a key factor affecting
economic progress in Lancashire, and vice-versa. The report also
highlights that the ongoing problems related to health and wealth
are distributed unequally across Lancashire communities. This is
happening in the context of a demographic shift towards an
increasing proportion of unhealthy ageing population in our
communities that requires more joined up work across the
sectors.
 
It highlights the devolution
proposal and the evolution of Lancashire and South Cumbria
Integrated Care System as key strategic opportunities in Lancashire
to adopt a systematic and joined up approach to address
inequalities to create a more favourable future for our residents,
communities, and businesses.

Content

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as
set out in the report.