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.