Agenda item

8.1

The report, which set a programme of work to help tackle health inequalities using a ring-fenced budget which prioritised building a model neighbourhood, in the north east of the city, was presented by Lucy Ettridge (Deputy Director of Community Development and Inclusion (South Yorkshire ICB) and Emma Latimer (Executive Place Director Sheffield, SY ICB).  The work was described as a new approach for the NHS, developing a different relationship with Sheffielders, focusing on empowering people to live healthy and happy lives.

8.2

Members commented that this work was an example of courageous work which took a different approach to that usually taken by the NHS e.g. as it measured different outcomes and used different metrics. It represented a healthier and more constructive way of working. It was also noted that work had to be done to address the historical effects of heavy industry on people’s health.

Members agreed that this approach should be endorsed by the Board rather than merely noted.

8.3

RESOLVED that Sheffield Health and Wellbeing Board:

(a)  Endorses the NHS Sheffield North East Neighbourhoods Work and

(b)  requests regular updates.