Issue - meetings

To consider the draft Haringey Health and Wellbeing Strategy as part of wider consultation.

RECEIVED the report and the draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy (pages 21-44 of the agenda pack), an updated version of the executive summary of the strategy was tabled, introduced by the Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Services as laid out in the report. 

NOTED the following comments and responses to questions:

• The Committee supported the priorities particularly childhood obesity and recognised this was a national problem.
• It was suggested that the role of pharmacists, building on their knowledge and advice, be enhanced within the strategy in order to save the NHS money in the future.  The Director of Public Health recognised that pharmacists had a role in intervention and that most people visited a pharmacy instead a GP and confirmed that consultation with pharmacists had taken place.
• The need to consult further on the draft strategy and its priorities was recognised and a programme of engagement with local residents would take place next year.
• Page 6 – item 7 – Reduce Alcohol Misuse – it was suggested that the strategy included admission numbers by age.  It was noted that the overall performance indicator would be age standardised.

RESOLVED

i.          That the report and priorities be noted and the Committee’s comments be taken into account by officers.

ii.         That the following actions be requested:

a.   The most up to date Health & Wellbeing Strategy document and Summary would be circulated to members by email. (Action No 84.1)

b.   The Deputy Director – Adult Services would check the reference to LINk on page 7 of the executive summary of the Strategy to establish as the LINk co-optee questioned this. (Action No 84.2)