To approve publication of the statutory annual report of the Director of Public Health, on the health of people of Herefordshire as required by the Health and Social Care Act 2012.  

Cabinet considered the statutory annual report of the Director of Public Health on the health of people of Herefordshire; three priority areas for improving the health of the population and reducing inequalities in health; and a proposal that the recommended approach and actions highlighted in the report will inform service development and commissioning aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of the population of Herefordshire.

A discussion took place and the Director of Public Health responded to questions.

RESOLVED:

That (a)     the Director of Public Health Annual Report 2013 be received by the Council and published as required by the Health and Social Care Act 2012;

(b)       the three priorities and recommendations of the Annual Report, which have links to the Health & Wellbeing Strategic Approach and the council’s priority to enable people to be independent and lead fulfilling lives, be noted; and

(c)      the report’s recommendations and the proposed approach and actions highlighted in the report, be used to inform service development and commissioning during the next planning cycle and in the medium term.