Issue - meetings

Matthew Cole (Director, Public Health) introduced the report to the Board.

The Board noted the significance of improving performance with regard to 30 day readmission into hospital and mortality that is amenable to health care as these areas are indicative of where the health and social care system is not working for the frail and elderly cohort of the population.

The H&WBB noted the report and in particular the future mid-term implications it may have for funding. The Board considered the impact of the numbers of older people and projected changes within the strategic framework for commissioning health and social care services over the next three years.

Further to the recommendations in the report the Board agreed to produce a concise analysis of the borough’s demographics in terms of older people for use by partners in developing wider strategies and plans.