Issue details
Veterans Mental Health Funding in Wyre
Veterans' health (especially mental health and social isolation) is a key public health issue, both nationally and locally. County Councillor Alf Clempson, Champion for Armed Forces Veterans has requested a further £5,000 to support activity to improve veterans' health and wellbeing.
Following discussions between the Leader of the County Council, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, and relevant officers, it is proposed that £5,000 is added to the Champion for Armed Forces Veterans budget as a one off funding, with the intention of providing support to the local armed forces veterans group in Wyre. The Champion, as part of his remit, is required to provide an annual report to Cabinet on his activities and funding. It is expected that this report will include the outcomes achieved by utilisation of this funding for the veterans group.
The reason for urgency is to ensure that the local veterans group is able to continue its ongoing activities.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: Fylde East; Fylde South; Fylde West; Poulton le Fylde;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/09/2019
Anticipated restriction: Part I -
Decision due: 5 Sep 2019 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing
Contact: Dr Sakthi Karunanithi, Director Public Health and Wellbeing, Public Health Email: sakthi.karunanithi@lancashire.gov.uk.
Decisions
- 05/09/2019 - Veterans Mental Health Funding in Fylde