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IFH PARTNERSHIP WORKING

IFH PARTNERSHIP WORKING. Best Practice Event Thursday 16 th June 2005 Stormont Hotel, Belfast. Jeff Barr IFH Co-Chair. Background to IFH:. IFH developed by NI Assembly (September 2002) Shift in public health policy – treatment to prevention

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IFH PARTNERSHIP WORKING

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  1. IFH PARTNERSHIP WORKING Best Practice Event Thursday 16th June 2005 Stormont Hotel, Belfast Jeff Barr IFH Co-Chair

  2. Background to IFH: • IFH developed by NI Assembly (September 2002) • Shift in public health policy – treatment to prevention • Link between premature death and disease to social and economic inequalities • Partnership a critical factor to success

  3. IFH Aims: Overarching aims of IFH at NI level are: • To improve the health status of all our people • To reduce inequalities in health

  4. IFH Objectives: • Poverty • Skills and Attitudes • Emotional Well-being • Healthy Environment • Neighbourhoods • Reduce Accidents • Healthier Choices.

  5. “Socio-economic inequalities in health reflect differential exposure from before birthand across the life span, to risk associated with socio-economic position” (Acheson, 1998)

  6. Partnership Members:

  7. OUR VISION IS: “Healthier, Happier, Longer Lives for All” OUR MISSION IS: “To inspire and lead people to work together for positive living”

  8. Health Promoting Homes Programme Séamus Mullen Assistant IFH Manager

  9. Context: • IFH approached to develop a programme • Multi-agency • Preventative • Chief Medical Officer described obesity as a health time-bomb • In 2002-03, 22% of Primary 1 pupils in WHSSB area were overweight/obese

  10. Programme • Six month programme targeting prevention within a home setting • Main components: • Personal development • Nutrition/oral health • Physical Activity • Target 20 families – Strabane and Castlederg

  11. W E S T E R N HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD

  12. Programme EvaluationPartnership Model: • Inter agency working • Inter sectoral working • Continued impact

  13. Next steps • Evaluation successful – some learning points • Roll out in Strabane and Fermanagh 2005/06 • Identify mainstream/recurrent funding to deliver in most deprived areas of the WHSSB area • Place on agenda of other organisations who may have a role

  14. Western Home Safety Check Scheme Colette Brolly Health Action Zone

  15. Aim • To reduce accidents among children under 5 and older people living in areas of deprivation through provision of advice, support, practical help and equipment.

  16. Objectives • Identify gaps in provision of safety equipment for families with young children and older people. • Prioritise areas of greatest need. • Carry out Home Safety Checks. • Provide and fit safety/security equipment in people’s homes. • Establish a mechanism to assist with simple household repairs. • Provide information and advice on home safety.

  17. Partners in the Project • Western Health Action Zone • Investing for Health Partnership • Five District Councils in the Western Board • Western Group Environmental Health • RoSPA • Local Home Accident Prevention Groups • Local Statutory, Community and Voluntary Groups. • Fire and Rescue Service

  18. Partnership Issues • Negotiation • Preparation • Communication • Delivery • Evaluation

  19. Outputs to Date • Over 1500 referrals to scheme • 1000 checks carried out • Almost 3000 pieces of equipment provided • 350 onward referrals made • Ongoing Information Sessions/Presentations to Groups

  20. Vision for Future • Reduction in home accidents in Western Board area. • Mainstreaming • Model of Good Practice

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