Goal 7: Adds value to work of NHS and other public sector colleagues helping individuals struggling with poor physical or mental health
Achieving this ambition would mean that partners, who support Individuals with their health problems, such as NHS Oxfordshire County Council teams in Public Health and Social Care, recognise and value Cherwell’s work.
Commitments
Signpost relevant health services to customers who might benefit from them.
Plan physical infrastructure and the built infrastructure in a manner that supports the delivery of healthcare.
Engage with social prescribers to develop countermeasures to loneliness and social isolation.
Address health inequalities through targeted interventions focusing on Long Term Conditions and improved access to services.
Suggested Measurements
Monitor the number and demographics of clients referred to relevant health services from one of our programmes.
Number of programmes the Council and its partners have developed and delivered for specific projects to support the delivery of healthcare.
Percentage reduction in self-reported loneliness and social isolation via a survey of participants.
Percentage reported increase in mobility and mental wellbeing via a survey of participants.
Achieving this ambition would mean that partners, who support Individuals with their health problems, such as NHS Oxfordshire County Council teams in Public Health and Social Care, recognise and value Cherwell’s work.