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Public Health & Prevention - Bridgend Approach. PUBLIC HEALTH WALES ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Abigail Harris & Peter Mannion 19 th September 2011. Strategic Background Local Context –Setting the scene Public Health & Prevention Team Positioning the team – a new focus
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Public Health & Prevention - Bridgend Approach PUBLIC HEALTH WALES ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Abigail Harris & Peter Mannion 19th September 2011
Strategic Background • Local Context –Setting the scene • Public Health & Prevention Team • Positioning the team – a new focus • Example – Weight Management in the Community Overview
Wellbeing Directorate • Adult Social Care • Healthy Living • Integration • Joint Locality Director • Bridgend Care Partnership • Local Service Board Local Context
Develop an integrated team which will lead the public health and prevention agenda across Bridgend • Team incorporates: • HSCWB Partnership personnel (ABMU/BCBC) • Health Challenge Bridgend Officer (BCBC) • Older Persons Strategy Resources (BCBC) • Local Public Health Team (PHW) • Substance Misuse Service Team (ABMU/BCBC) Public Health & Prevention Team
Repositioning -Down Stream Pressure • Establishing a clear link between PH & P Activity and System pressure • Unscheduled Care • Residential Care • Primary Care • Home Care • Carers
The North Network has the highest EASR prevalence for Diabetes, CHD and Hypertension within ABMU • 25% of adults in Bridgend are reported Obese – higher practice prevalence rates in the North Network If you are clinically obese you are 80x more likely to develop diabetes than someone of normal weight (Prof Alan Maryon-Davies) Weight Management Project
A non-clinical programme giving individuals support to make sustainable changes to their lifestyle to improve their health and wellbeing. Links up local activities, groups and initiatives that already exist within the community Weight Management Project
Referral From Primary Care (BMI 30 or 28 with co morbidities) Weightwatchers referral Scheme 12 weeks Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS) 16weeks Exit Strategy via Wellbeing Broker Sustainable health behaviour change Engagement in Community activities/ return to work/ volunteering etc Weight Management – What Happens
Rolling Program : • 147active referrals since Sept 2010 • 90% retention rate on WW programme (UK national rate only 57% complete 12 weeks) • 90% engaging in Exercise referral (NERS) • 51 have achieved 5% weight loss • 18 have achieved 10% weight loss • Group cumulative loss -154 Stone • Average 1-2lb per week per person Outputs
Quantitative • Improved clinical indicators – HbA1c, BP • Medication changes • a significant reduction in weight, BMI and waist measurements • A significant change in diet and eating habits • A significant increase in perceived well-being Qualitative • Increased confidence • Reduced social isolation • Increased activity Economic • Cost effectiveness Evaluation