PUBLIC HEALTH IN HALTON Eileen O Meara Director of Public Health & Public Protection
Aim of Presentation What we do. How we do it. What are the service outputs. What are the outcomes. How can we help.
Public Health Commissioning Responsibilities for Councils as designated by DH tobacco control and smoking cessation services alcohol and drug misuse services public health services for children and young people aged 0-19 (including Healthy Child Programme: HVs, FNP, School nurses) interventions to tackle obesity such as community lifestyle and weight management services and locally-led nutrition initiatives increasing levels of physical activity in the local population NHS Health Check assessments public mental health services dental public health services
Public Health Commissioning Responsibilities for Councils as designated by DH accidental injury prevention population level interventions to reduce and prevent birth defects behavioural and lifestyle campaigns to prevent cancer and long-term conditions local initiatives on workplace health supporting, reviewing and challenging delivery of key public health funded and NHS delivered services such as immunisation and screening programmes comprehensive sexual health services (including testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, contraception outside of the GP contract and sexual health promotion and disease prevention)
Public Health Commissioning Responsibilities for Councils as designated by DH local initiatives to reduce excess deaths as a result of seasonal mortality the local authority role in dealing with health protection incidents, outbreaks and emergencies public health aspects of promotion of community safety, violence prevention and response public health aspects of local initiatives to tackle social exclusion local initiatives that reduce public health impacts of environmental risks.
How do we deliver these in Halton? Wide range of contracts that have been retendered and reconfigured to be more integrated and cost effective since we entered the Council in 2012. CHAMPS across big footprint PHE national campaigns, 40 a year. Partnerships CAB, HHT, Vikings, CCG, Fire Service, police, churches, voluntary sector. In house services. Child Poverty Commission. Place based initiatives: Local Alcohol Action Area, Healthy New Towns, Well North.
Major Contracts Bridgewater: 0 to 19 Healthy Child Pathway integrated service with HVs, FNP, School nurses and early help. Infection control in the community and primary care. WHH: Integrated sexual health service offering all tiers of service together prevention, family planning, GUM in Widnes & Runcorn open 7 days a week, range of times a.m., p.m. evenings.
Major Contracts Change, Grow, Live: Halton Integrated Drug & Alcohol Recovery Service operates an open access assessment system in Widnes. Offers: syringe exchange, health screening including vaccination for BBV, mutual aid & therapeutic groups, opiate replacement prescribing, breakfast clubs, shared care. Builds recovery in the community with local activities e.g. allotment group, peer mentoring, volunteering. Community detoxification for alcohol and opiate, access to inpatient detoxification and rehabilitation, holistic therapies, Carer and Family group, help with employment.
Major Contracts 5BP: Tier 4 weight management services for morbidly obese patients. Meets bariatric surgery referral standards. 5BP: CAMHS joint with CCG. Training for staff on promotion & prevention.
Some other contracts CAB financial literacy for community groups & support for clients with mental health issues. Vikings health checks promotion, campaigns, Fit Fans, cyber bullying, physical activity in schools. Wellbeing Enterprises Living Well for people with chronic health conditions. Wellbeing Web Magazines emagazines for schools, colleges, children s centres & the public. Social Sense Mindfulness for schools & training for staff. W&R Cancer Support Group vol sector support for patients. CHAMPS Advocacy, policy work, HEE, Youth 5 Connect mental health programme for schools. Healthy Start Vitamins for pregnant women.
In-House Services In House Services Integrated Wellness Service: community based integrated Health Improvement, Active Halton & Sure Start to Later Life services for older people, adults, families, young people includes -healthy eating, healthy early years, stop smoking, weight management for adults and children, smoking prevention, emotional health & wellbeing for adults & children, being active, health checks, training, education for service providers, MECC, IGR programme, cardiac rehab, workplace health, HELPS accident prevention, cancer screening support.
Caring Pub Landlord Declaration 2016
Food Mapping REPORT TO: Health and Wellbeing Board DATE: 4 th November 2015 REPORTING OFFICER: Director of Public Health PORTFOLIO: Health and Wellbeing SUBJECT: A study to examine access to healthy and affordable food in Halton. WARDS: Borough Wide PURPOSE OF THE REPORT This report is to inform the board of a study by the Public Health Department to examine the ability of residents in Halton to access a healthy, affordable diet. This project is currently at the planning stage. The purpose of the report is to make members of the board and their organisations aware of the project and provide them with an opportunity to participate. Further updates will be provided to the board as the project progresses. RECOMMENDATION: the report be noted; and members take the opportunity to raise questions or comments regarding the project. SUPPORTING INFORMATION 3.1 Overview The project will examine the ability of residents to access a healthy and affordable diet by mapping the availability of food across the borough and assess the barriers that may prevent residents from accessing a healthy diet. The findings of the project will provide an evidence base to inform future policy with regard to improving the diet and reducing levels of obesity in Halton.
Air Quality
Service outputs 2015-2016 Pupils engaged in healthitude programme School children aged 7-16 engaged in Fit4Life schools programme Schools engaged in Healthy Schools Initiative Reduction in under 18 alcohol admissions 1097 women supported to breastfeed their babies Year 6 obesity reduced to 21.1% 166 vulnerable families supported
Key Service Outputs 2015-2016 Service outputs 2015-2016 Attendances at exercise / rehab sessions 74% return weekly Smoking prevalence now 17.8% in Halton - lower than the England average Increased uptake of 29% (2179 to 3045) of NHS Health Checks as Health Trainers integrate with Primary Care 1300 new weight management clients 90% achieve weight loss at 6 months Cancer training and support has helped GP Practices increase breast screening rates by 5% 250 1:1 diabetes prevention (IGR) appts per QTR
Service outputs 2015-2016 1677 older, lonely & vulnerable adults helped to engage with their community, reduce isolation and improve independence Day Trips organised through Sure Start to Later Life People improved strength, balance and gait on falls prevention & exercise classes Older people supported to go on holiday Jim s Benches project provided benches at key locations around Windmill Hill following consultation with local people Visits by volunteers to vulnerable older people
Service outputs 2015-2016 Service Outcomes 2015-2016 91.4% 90.5% of families receive a face to face birth visit within 14 days by a Health Visitor 68 young people enrolled on the Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) Programme Mothers receiving a 6-8 week Maternal Mental Health Check 100% of schools have a named school nurse and working towards a school health plan 90% of secondary schools have regular health & wellbeing drop in service Children weighed in Reception and Year 6 (NCMP) and supported with Vision and Hearing screening (Reception) and school age immunisations programmes
Service outputs 2015-2016 Key Outcomes 2015-2016 88% 59% 336 Proportion of drug clients who successfully completed treatment and did not return within 6 months (2014/15) Eligible drug clients completing Hepatitis B Vaccination programme (2014/15) 6,000 participants of the National Recovery Walk in Widnes People in specialist treatment for alcohol Following selection as a LAAA (Local Alcohol Action Area), Halton is now only Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) in C&M New mobile facilities for Halton 98% of clients tested for STIs can access their results within 10days
www.halton.gov.uk/phar
Focus on Children s Joint Strategic Needs Assessment Why we did it How we did it Key findings How it has been used
Focus on: GP JSNA Long term conditions JSNA Why we did it How we did it Key findings How it has been used
Focus on Older People s Joint Strategic Needs Assessment Why we did it How we developed it Emerging themes How we intend to use it
How can we help the Board? Regular updates on services? Information on needs assessments & outcomes? Local strategies? Strategic fit with regional work? Evidence, advice, best practice examples? Link to wider determinants and other Council facilities?