Decision details

The Cabinet are to approve the publication of the Annual Report on the health of the people of Lancashire. This will set out emerging issues to reflect national and local priorities under the themes of Safer, Fairer and Healthier.

Dr Sakthi Karunanithi, Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, presented his annual report, describing the state of health and wellbeing in Lancashire, noting both the challenges faced by Lancashire and the opportunities available for enhancements in the health and wellbeing of Lancashire. Attention was particularly drawn to the variations in healthy life expectancy, health inequalities and the wider economic impact and influences.

It was noted that agencies in Lancashire, including the NHS and the County Council, were already responsible for much innovative practice, and the report was welcomed as a spur to further action.

Resolved: That:

  i.  the publication of the annual public health report be noted

  ii.  the recommendations to improve health and wellbeing in Lancashire be supported