Agenda item

Writing the Leeds and Health Wellbeing Strategy 2016-2021

To consider the report of the Director of Adult Social Services which provides a summary of proposals for the refreshed Leeds Health and Wellbeing Strategy. The Strategy will be published in March 2016 and this report provides the Board with an opportunity to make comment prior to a final version being produced and published at the March meeting of the Health and Wellbeing Board.

 

(Report attached)

Minutes:

The Director of Social Services submitted a report on proposals for a refresh of the Leeds Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2016-2021 for the Board’s comment. Engagement on the Strategy would conclude on 5th February 2016 with publication scheduled for March 2016.

 

A copy of the “Emerging Themes for Engagement” (Plan on a Page) was attached as Appendix 1 of the report. “Writing the Leeds Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2016-21 – Getting Views” document was attached as Appendix 2.

 

Rob Newton, Health Partnership Team, presented the Strategy and highlighted that this would be a 5 year Strategy, focussing on health and wellbeing services and the general health and wellbeing of Leeds residents. It would also align with the STP discussed previously in the meeting. The amendments made to the document were highlighted including the revised Outcome 4 (People will be actively involved in their health and their care) and Outcome 5 (People will live in healthy, safe and sustainable communities).

 

The Chair reported that the Sport Leeds Board had expressed an interest in the Leeds Health and Wellbeing Strategy; its’ focus on physical activity and that Sports Leeds was interested in forging a partnership with HWB to promote physical activity and the Board noted that such a partnership could extend the resources available to promote health and wellbeing. During discussions, the following points were made:

·  The "plan on a page" approach and clarity provided in the document was welcomed

·  Whether there would be an opportunity to include target measurements/indicators on the plan on a page in future, noting that the Board want to think qualitatively and quantitatively

·  The retention of the focus on the "best start in life" was welcomed

·  Health inequalities need to be referenced in each section of the LHWS

·  Third Sector involvement with the LHWS and the need for consideration of the Third Sector as workforce representatives, service providers and as part of the 'right care at the right time' process

·  The Strategy to comment more explicitly on how individuals can manage their own health and care. Comments were noted on the need for a culture change amongst patients and service providers to ensure that patients could expect to participate in, make decisions on and manage their own care. The offer of liaison between Leeds Community Healthcare Trust and the Public Health team was noted

·  The Strategy to link with the STP, consider future funding priorities; inequalities; and opportunities for the public to be involved in funding discussions

 

In conclusion, the Chair noted that HWB would receive a further report on the LHWS in March 2016 and urged partners to provide input by the deadline of 5th February 2016

RESOLVED

a)  To endorse the one page overview as it presents a clear picture of what is needed to make Leeds the best city for health and wellbeing

b)  To approve the outcomes stated in the “Writing the Leeds Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2016-21 – Getting Views” document attached at Appendix 2 of the report

c)  To approve the strategic priorities stated in the “Writing the Leeds Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2016-21 – Getting Views” document attached at Appendix 2 of the report, having regard to the comments made during discussions on the strategic priorities

d)  To note the comments made on the approach taken in the city to producing a refreshed Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy

 

(Thea Stein and Tanya Matilainen withdrew from the meeting for a short while at this point)

 

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