Purpose

The Annual Report of the Director of Public Health identifies that the key health indicators show that our outcomes have slowed down across Lancashire since the pandemic. It identifies poor health as a key factor affecting economic progress in Lancashire, and vice-versa. The report also highlights that the ongoing problems related to health and wealth are distributed unequally across Lancashire communities. This is happening in the context of a demographic shift towards an increasing proportion of unhealthy ageing population in our communities that requires more joined up work across the sectors.

It highlights the devolution proposal and the evolution of Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System as key strategic opportunities in Lancashire to adopt a systematic and joined up approach to address inequalities to create a more favourable future for our residents, communities, and businesses.