Issue - meetings

Rebecca Atchinson, Public Health Specialist, Rotherham Public Health, Rotherham MBC

Consideration was given to a report, presented by the Director of Public Health, stating that an initial draft of a Healthy Ageing Framework has been developed to raise the profile of the needs of the Rotherham Borough’s ageing community and improve the coordination of the healthy ageing initiatives across Rotherham.  Further stakeholder engagement will be sought to agree a vision that will drive activity forwards and improve the health and wellbeing of the Rotherham Borough’s ageing population.

The report included the initial draft of the vision : “to improve the health and wellbeing of the ageing community of Rotherham.  Rotherham services work together seamlessly to develop healthy, independent and resilient citizens, who live good quality lives”. 

The principles and desired outcomes of the Framework were also listed in the report. The next steps include a stakeholder engagement event, during July 2016, to shape the vision and framework and ensure that the Healthy Ageing Framework meets the needs and expectations of all stakeholders.

Discussion took place on the transport requirements of elderly people, many of whom will rely upon public transport (especially buses and trains). The need for a continuing dialogue with the South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive, about this specific issue, was acknowledged by the Board.

Resolved:- (1) That the report be received and its contents noted.

(2) That a further report about the Healthy Ageing Framework be submitted to a future meeting of the Health and Wellbeing Board, during the Autumn 2016, after completion of the stakeholder engagement event and consultation.