‘FAIRER SOCIETY, HEALTHY LIVES’ THE MARMOT REVIEW Sajil Liaqat Specialist Trainee in Public Health

Key Messages Reducing health inequalities is a matter of fairness and social justice Action is needed to tackle the social gradient in health Action on health inequalities requires action across all the social determinants of health Reducing health inequalities is vital for the economy Beyond economic growth to well-being of society: sustainability and the fair distribution of health

Six Policy Objectives Give every child the best start in life Enable all children, young people and adults to maximise their capabilities and have control over their lives Create fair employment and good work for all Ensure a healthy standard of living for all Create and develop healthy and sustainable places and communities Strengthen the role and impact of ill-health prevention

Partnerships Local Strategic Partnerships (LSPs) Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) Local Area Agreements (LAAs) Comprehensive Area Assessments (CAA) Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA)

Role of NHS Blackpool Engage people and communities in the co-production of world class commissioning Address inequalities in health care Shift the balance of spend from acute care into primary and preventative care Act as a champion and facilitator to influence other sectors Promote a culture of evaluation and research Use local employment and economies through effective commissioning and act as a good ‘corporate citizen ’

Role of Blackpool Council Major employer in the local area Provider and commissioner of services Community leadership and democratic renewal Exercise of powers in health and well-being as part of the local sustainable community strategy Community safety and place shaping

Next Steps New national Health White Paper Draft ‘Living Well in the North West: A framework for Action’ Full Report: