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St Albans District Health & Wellbeing Board Councillor Dean Russell Public Health in Hertfordshire 11 th November 2011. Making localism a reality. Democratic accountability and real delivery. Stronger voice for residents. Introduction. Work in partnership on health and wellbeing.
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St Albans District Health & Wellbeing BoardCouncillor Dean RussellPublic Health in Hertfordshire 11th November 2011
Making localism a reality Democratic accountability and real delivery Stronger voice for residents Introduction Work in partnership on health and wellbeing
Local context Sustainable Community Strategy – ‘keeping the district healthy’ Focus on reducing inequalities District Council role in health, housing, leisure and environment Health Profile 2011 - physical activity levels, alcohol related harm, diabetes, road deaths, life expectancy New Health and Wellbeing Partnership
St Albans District Health & Wellbeing Partnership Brings together Health Committee and LSP theme partnership Membership includes County, District and Parish Councillors NHS Herts, Clinical Commissioning Group, Hospital Trust Herts Partnership Trust, CVS, Patient Group Accountability with partnership working Local focus for County wide approach
Shadow Health & Wellbeing Board St Albans District Strategic Partnership Health Scrutiny Committee Cabinet St Albans District Health & Wellbeing Partnership Government Overview & Scrutiny Public Services Task & Finish Groups St Albans Arts, Sport and Health Development Team Partner & Provider Forum Other partners, forums & community groups
Opportunities Raise the profile of health and wellbeing locally Ensure local engagement and debate on priorities Inform County wide needs assessment and strategy Support for delivery of local priorities from County strategy Opportunity to pilot new ways of working across tiers linked to Government early implementers work
Initial priorities Mental health Alcohol related harm Obesity
Next steps More data and analysis on potential priorities and gaps Cross check with work already underway Developing relationships and wider links/engagement