The Annual Report of the Director of Public Health identifies that the key health indicators show that our outcomes have slowed down across Lancashire since the pandemic. It identifies poor health as a key factor affecting economic progress in Lancashire, and vice-versa. The report also highlights that the ongoing problems related to health and wealth are distributed unequally across Lancashire communities. This is happening in the context of a demographic shift towards an increasing proportion of unhealthy ageing population in our communities that requires more joined up work across the sectors.
It highlights the devolution proposal and the evolution of Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System as key strategic opportunities in Lancashire to adopt a systematic and joined up approach to address inequalities to create a more favourable future for our residents, communities, and businesses.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/03/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part I -
Decision due: 7 Mar 2024 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing
Department: Public Health, Wellbeing and Communities
Contact: Dr Sakthi Karunanithi, Director Public Health and Wellbeing, Public Health Email: sakthi.karunanithi@lancashire.gov.uk.