Issue - meetings

The Board considered a report of the Director of Public Health, on the development of the Public Health Annual Report (PHAR) 2015/16 for Halton.

The Board was advised that the PHAR was the Director of Public Health’s independent expert assessment of the health of the local population. It was reported that for 2015/16 the PHAR would focus on the work of the Public Health Evidence and Intelligence Team and would highlight some key pieces of work and how they would be used by Halton Borough Council and its partner organisations.

It was reported that the PHAR would use a life-course approach around three chapters of Starting Well, Living Well and Ageing Well. The report provided a summary of the content of each Chapter. The PHAR would be used to inform commissioning plans and collaborative action for the NHS, Social Care, Public Health and other key partners, as appropriate.

Reason(s) for Decision

The Public Health Annual Report was a statutory document.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

No alternative options were considered.

Implementation Date

With immediate effect following approval by Executive Board.

RESOLVED: That the theme and development of the Public Health Annual Report 2015/16 be noted.