The ONE Stockport Health & Care Locality Board met on Wednesday 26 March 2025 to discuss a range of important health and care matters affecting the borough. Key topics included updates on the Stockport Live Well programme, a review of cardiovascular disease initiatives, and a detailed financial report. The board also considered performance data, quality updates, and a significant report on child death overview.

Place-Based Lead and Deputy Place-Based Lead Update

The meeting was scheduled to receive an update on the Place-Based Lead and Deputy Place-Based Lead roles. This would have provided insights into the strategic direction and operational progress within Stockport's health and care system.

NHS Reform Key Messages

An update was scheduled regarding key messages related to NHS reform. This would have covered national developments and their implications for the local health and care landscape.

Stockport Provider Partnership Report – Cardiovascular Disease

The board was set to receive a report from the Stockport Provider Partnership focusing on Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). This report aimed to highlight progress in improving CVD pathways and health outcomes for Stockport residents, with a particular emphasis on increasing awareness of lifestyle factors that can reduce cardiovascular risk. The report noted that CVD remains a significant cause of death in Stockport, accounting for 25% of all deaths in 2022, with early heart disease deaths reaching a 14-year high. The programme's aim is to complement existing services and utilise neighbourhood assets to enhance connectivity. The recommendation was for the Board to note the progress and support the future focus of this workstream.

Finance Report – 28 February 2025 (Month 11)

A comprehensive finance report for the period ending 28 February 2025 was scheduled for discussion. This report detailed the financial position of NHS Greater Manchester (Stockport), indicating a forecast outturn overspend of £9.8 million at Month 11. The report also addressed financial planning for 2025/26, noting that NHS Greater Manchester had submitted a deficit plan significantly above its control total. The report highlighted key drivers of the overspend, including increases in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) placements and Mental Health (MH) s117 packages of care, as well as under-delivery of the Cost Improvement Programme (CIP). The board was asked to note the financial position and the 2025/26 financial planning update.

Stockport Locality Performance Report

The board was scheduled to review the Stockport Locality Performance Report, which benchmarks the borough's performance against delegated metrics, other Greater Manchester localities, and national targets. Key highlights included Stockport having the highest percentage rate of patients describing their experience of making a GP appointment positively in Greater Manchester. The report also covered performance in areas such as cancer diagnosis, learning disability health checks, mental health services, and urgent care.

Stockport Local Quality Group Report

An update from the Stockport Local Quality Group was planned, providing assurance and updates on the quality agenda. This included an overview of Equality Impact Assessments reviewed, an update on a home closure at Hilltop Hall, and progress on rapid quality reviews for specific services. The report also detailed changes to the Adult Social Care Charging Policy.

Neighbourhoods & Prevention Update: Stockport Live Well Update

The board was set to receive an update on the Stockport Live Well programme, which focuses on neighbourhoods and prevention. This update outlined key areas of focus for 2025/26, including the development of a neighbourhood network for each of the seven neighbourhoods. The programme aims to deliver happy and healthy lives through Stockport Live Well Centres, Bridges and Offers, the Stockport Neighbourhood Model, a focus on prevention, VCFSE collaboration, and health and care integration.

Child Death Overview Panel Report

A report from the Child Death Overview Panel (CDOP) for Stockport, Tameside, and Trafford covering the years 2022/23 and 2023/24 was scheduled for discussion. The report reviews child deaths to identify learning and systemic improvements. Key findings highlighted modifiable factors contributing to child deaths, such as obesity, smoking, parental drug and alcohol abuse, domestic abuse, and mental ill health. The report made eight recommendations for Health and Wellbeing Boards to endorse and sponsor, including addressing the underlying causes of increased risk of child deaths and developing a strategic approach to reducing poverty.

Greater Manchester Community Services Review

The board was to be briefed on the Greater Manchester (GM) Community Services Review programme. This review aims to ensure community services are fit for the future, support the wider system in meeting population health needs, and improve quality, experience, access, and outcomes for Greater Manchester residents. The programme has five aims, including creating a vision for GM Community Services, strengthening integration at a place level, leveraging scale, supporting funding decisions, and developing a workforce plan. The board was asked to note the GM programme and support the development of a Stockport-specific briefing.

Flash Report – Stockport Primary Care Commissioning Committee

A flash report from the Stockport Primary Care Commissioning Committee was scheduled for information. This report would have provided updates on discussions from their January meeting, including shared care arrangements, the Community Diagnostic Centre, and the proposed Frailty Model. It also noted minimal impact observed from GP collective action and provided an update on primary care quality metrics.