Issue - meetings

To receive the Health & Wellbeing Strategy Outcomes Framework.

The Insight Manager provided the Board with an overview of the new performance framework to monitor the delivery of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy, and the current position of each of the outcome measures identified. It was noted that the report complimented the Health and Wellbeing Strategy Progress Report as it looked directly at the outcomes and indicators outlined in the strategy. The Insight Manager informed the Members that an update on each of measures in the strategy was to be brought to the Board every 6 months, and that there were plans in place for a dashboard to be created for greater ease of access for Members.

During the discussion, Members enquired whether it would be possible for the framework to allow the data to be interpreted at ward level, to allow resources to be targeted at the areas they were most needed. The Insight Manager advised the data from the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment would allow for this so could be explored.

The Board discussed the stalled increase to life expectancy in the borough and noted the importance of identifying and addressing any underlying causes where possible. It was recognised that life expectancy had reduced nationally, however in comparison to areas with similar demographics that we had the narrowest inequalities gap. Members noted that despite this, further place based work was required to reduce the gap further.

RESOLVED – that the Board:

a)    agree the performance framework;

b)   note the current position regarding performance against the strategy priorities;

c)    agree to receive an update on the performance metrics every 6 months.