Agenda item

9.1

The Director of Public Health submitted a report outlining the Annual Report of Public Health in Sheffield for 2017.

9.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:-

(a)

notes the contents of the report of the Director of Public Health and the recommendations it makes;

(b)

requests that the report be presented to full Council on 3 January 2018; and

(c)

agrees that the report be published on the Council’s website.

9.3

Reasons for Decision

It is good practice for DPH reports to contain recommendations aimed at improving the health of the local population, addressed to a number of partners and stakeholders as required. This year’s report includes three such recommendations addressed to the Council and the Clinical Commissioning Group. This year, the recommendations are based on areas for further research.

9.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

The Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (including detailed health needs assessments) and an analysis of our performance against the 159 indicators that make up the national Public Health Outcomes Framework were used to identify the three main priorities for improving health and wellbeing in the local population and these formed the basis of the report accordingly.

9.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

9.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

9.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Greg Fell, Director of Public Health.

9.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Healthier Communities and Adult Social Care.

9.1

The Director of Public Health submitted a report outlining the Annual Report of Public Health in Sheffield for 2017.

9.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:-

(a)

notes the contents of the report of the Director of Public Health and the recommendations it makes;

(b)

requests that the report be presented to full Council on 3 January 2018; and

(c)

agrees that the report be published on the Council’s website.

9.3

Reasons for Decision

It is good practice for DPH reports to contain recommendations aimed at improving the health of the local population, addressed to a number of partners and stakeholders as required. This year’s report includes three such recommendations addressed to the Council and the Clinical Commissioning Group. This year, the recommendations are based on areas for further research.

9.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

The Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (including detailed health needs assessments) and an analysis of our performance against the 159 indicators that make up the national Public Health Outcomes Framework were used to identify the three main priorities for improving health and wellbeing in the local population and these formed the basis of the report accordingly.