Agenda item

6.1

The Policy and Improvement Officer submitted a report of the Healthier Communities and Adult Social Care Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee setting out the findings of the Committee’s work on oral and dental health in Sheffield.

6.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:-

(a)

notes the findings of the Healthier Communities and Adult Social Care Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee on Oral and Dental Health in Sheffield that are being taken up with NHS England and Sheffield’s Director of Public Health; and

(b)

requests the Director of Public Health, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, to re-examine the issue of water fluoridation and set out his findings and any proposals in a future executive report, keeping the Scrutiny Committee informed of progress.

6.3

Reasons for Decision

Having carried out this work, the Scrutiny Committee felt that it was appropriate to make these recommendations to Cabinet, with the aim of improving oral and dental health in Sheffield, and reducing inequalities in oral health and access to services.

6.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

The Committee heard and discussed many issues during the course of this work. This report sets out the issues that the Committee wanted to see progress on.

6.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

6.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

6.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Jayne Ludlam, Executive Director, People Services

6.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Healthier Communities and Adult Social Care

6.1

The Policy and Improvement Officer submitted a report of the Healthier Communities and Adult Social Care Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee setting out the findings of the Committee’s work on oral and dental health in Sheffield.

6.2

The Chair of the Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee, Councillor Pat Midgley and Emily Standbrook-Shaw, Policy and Improvement Officer, attended the meeting to introduce the report and answer questions from Cabinet.

6.3

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:-

(a)

notes the findings of the Healthier Communities and Adult Social Care Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee on Oral and Dental Health in Sheffield that are being taken up with NHS England and Sheffield’s Director of Public Health; and

(b)

requests the Director of Public Health, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, to re-examine the issue of water fluoridation and set out his findings and any proposals in a future executive report, keeping the Scrutiny Committee informed of progress.

6.4

Reasons for Decision

Having carried out this work, the Scrutiny Committee felt that it was appropriate to make these recommendations to Cabinet, with the aim of improving oral and dental health in Sheffield, and reducing inequalities in oral health and access to services.

6.5

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

The Committee heard and discussed many issues during the course of this work. This report sets out the issues that the Committee wanted to see progress on.