Agenda item

The Public Health Principal-Place presented the Barnsley Excess Winter Deaths report. Attention was drawn to the findings contained within the Final Report on Excess Winter Deaths in Barnsley and its recommendations.

The meeting noted the key actions that were being pursued through existing networks and groups, particularly Voluntary & Community sector, to address the main factors contributing to excess winter deaths.  The particular focus need to be on vaccination programmes, falls prevention and encouraging vulnerable groups to stay warm.

RESOLVED that the contents of the report and action being taken be noted.