Health Inequalities

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Liberal Democrat Timperley ward councillor seeks answers on health inequalities

An assessment of on how well Trafford's public services were performing, by the Audit Commission's ‘quality of life’ survey, was published in late 2009 through the independent Oneplace website.  This highlighted areas where there was good performance, but also flagged significant concerns about two aspects of service delivery.
 Oneplace provides an independent overview of local public services. It help people see how well their local services, including councils, police and the NHS, are serving their needs and how well these services are working together to improve an area's quality of life.
At the full council meeting on Wednesday 24th February 2010, Cllr Jane Brophy sought a progress report on the areas requiring action through the following question:

“Please could the appropriate Executive Member outline what Trafford Council is doing following the two red flags, highlighting that there are significant concerns and that action is needed, achieved from the Audit Commission in December on 'Working with local organisations' and 'Inequalities in Health?”

In a supplementary question, Cllr Brophy asked: “Why only Adult Health and Well-Being was a Corporate Priority and not Children & Young People?” Cllr Colledge agreed that this should change.
After the meeting Cllr Jane Brophy, Altrincham & Sale Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson said,  “I would like to congratulate all those involved in achieving a green flag on 'Tackling gun crime and gang violence’.  However, health inequalities are also an important issue, few people realise life expectancy varies by up to 11 years across Trafford; this is quite simply unfair.  The Trafford Partnership, which brings together public services and representatives from private and voluntary organisations all have an important role to play in improving public health.  I will continue to press for these inequalities to be addressed.”