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Public Health Six Monthly Update

Meeting: 06/06/2017 - Community Policy Development Group (Item 11)

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To provide an update on the progress of the Public Health Plan.

Minutes:

The Group had before it a report * from the Public Health and Professional Services Manager providing an update on the progress of the Public Health Plan.

 

The officer outlined the contents of the report and discussion took place regarding:

 

·         Active Start (GP referral) which provided specialised, supervised exercise programmes for anyone whose fitness and health conditions could be improved by regular exercise.  There were now an average of 40 participants each week.

 

·         A recognised need to audit food and drink that was sold at Leisure Centres;

 

·         Nutritional advice that could be provided by Leisure Service staff;

 

·         The Energy Switching Scheme that was highlighted at the last meeting would shortly be going live;

 

·         Public Health were working with Cosy Devon regarding new initiatives and 43 residents in Mid Devon had had a new heating system installed as part of the Central Heating Fund;

 

·         Seated exercise classes had been well received providing exercise, social interaction and some respite for carers.  It was hoped that these groups would become self sustaining;

 

·         Walk and Talk groups which were active within the District.

 

It was AGREED that the officer be asked to provide an update on the progress being made regarding the food and drink sold at Leisure Centres at the next six monthly update.

 

Note: - Report * previously circulated and attached to Minutes.