Agenda item

To consider a report which provides brief information to the Board on Oldham’s Moving More and Physical Activity whole system approach in reducing inactivity in our borough, and thus improving the health and wellbeing of our residents and our communities.  

The Health and Wellbeing Board received a report submitted by

Pritesh Patel, Sport Leisure and Wellbeing Service Manager which provided brief information to the Board on Oldham’s Moving More and Physical Activity whole system approach in reducing inactivity in our borough, and thus improving the health and wellbeing of our residents and our communities.

The Board was informed that as part of the Health and Wellbeing strategy 2022 -2030, one of the five key priorities is ‘Increasing Physical Activity’, and it is also clear that physical activity can contribute to several of the other priorities in the strategy too.

It is noted in the strategy that “we will know that we have achieved our goals” in Increasing Physical Activity, because activity levels in Oldham residents will increase, and the % gap between Oldham and England activity levels will close.

The % gap when the strategy was written was 6.3% (2020/21). The latest data shows that this has now reduced to 4.6% (2021/22) and has been reducing consistently since 2018/19. This is positive but is caveated with the small Active Lives.

28.5% of Oldham residents are inactive, which has seen a 4.7% decrease in the last 12 months which is positive.

The Board received a detailed power point presentation from Pritesh Patel on

‘Moving More & Physical Activity – A Whole System Approach’. The presentation highlighted the following which is set out in the Health and Wellbeing Strategy -

Vision

Oldham residents are happier, healthier; they feel safe, supported and they thrive in this vibrant & diverse borough

Principles

Resident focused,  Well-manged health & care system, Champions of equality,  Prioritise Prevention

Priorities (5)

Supporting our residents to gain the knowledge and skills to confidently make choices and participate in decisions about their own health;

Giving children the best start in life;

Improving mental wellbeing and mental health;

Reducing smoking;

Increasing Physical Activity.

The Goals are set out as follows –

•      We will support ALL residents to build movement in to their every day lives

•      Supporting VCF organisations to be able to provide services and work with their communities to increase Physical Activity

•      Improving communication with both residents and businesses to embed the message that Movement matters, for people of all abilities

•      Celebrating and championing positive examples of Moving More through the #Oldham #MoveMoreFeelbetter social media campaign

•      Taking a strength based – community approach to improving physical activity and moving more through the Local Pilot principles and place-based working

•      We’ll help our children, young people, and their families to Start Well

•      Raising awareness of initiatives such as The Daily Mile & Oldham’s 50 Things to do before you’re Five

•      We’ll help our working age residents to Live Well

•      Working collaboratively across GM to improve Oldham’s active travel infrastructure and help residents move more in everyday life

•      We’ll help our older people to Age Well

•      Continuing to use local knowledge to tailor the physical activity offer and ensure residents feel safe and secure

The presentation concluded as follows –

Next Steps - A Whole System Approach

•      Be an active advocate and champion for Moving More – little habits make a big difference.

•      Use #Oldham #MoveMoreFeelBetter if active on social.  If you share your experiences and your activity with others, no matter how big or small, it creates a new norm, and it will inspire others. (Brief to be shared post meeting)

•      Support our residents, team members, colleagues, family members and loved ones to Move More

•      Walking meetings, Take the stairs instead of the lift, Stand up from your desk from time to time, stand / walk whilst you are on a call, or fake commute if working from home.

•      Widening our place-based approach to physical activity and reducing inequalities (through the Local Pilot) in Glodwick and Failsworth, to other districts where the need is evident and where we can support residents to Move More.

Rebecca Fletcher, Interim Director of Public Health, endorsed the presentation and emphasised that making a difference for all Oldham residents was key. She highlighted the following –

·         Early years – playing outdoors as well as at the childrens centre

·         Include Family Hub plans

·         Supporting people with long term conditions

·         Physical environment is important

·         Walking from your home safely

Resolved – That the Board notes and endorses the report.