Purpose

The Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy provides the strategic direction for each organisation on the Health and Wellbeing Board in order to improve the health and wellbeing of the population of Torbay and reduce inequalities in the population. The Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy also sets out and aligns the priorities of the Health and Wellbeing Board with those of the Torbay and South Devon Local Care Partnership.

Decision

That the ‘Our Healthy Neighbourhoods’ Torbay Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026-2030, as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report, be launched for public consultation.

Reasons for the decision

Local authorities and NHS have a joint duty to produce, through the Health and Wellbeing Board a Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

Alternative options considered

There were no alternative options considered.