Agenda item

Alcohol Plan (HWB.09.04.2019/11)

Minutes:

The Board considered a report of the Director of Public Health which confirmed alcohol has being one of three priorities set out in the refreshed Public Health Strategy along with food and emotional resilience.

 

The Plan sought to improve the health and wellbeing of Barnsley residents and address the health inequalities associated with alcohol use.  The Board in particular noted the high prevalence of liver disease within the town. The Plan sought to address the impact alcohol had on the night time economy, its availability, its affordability and its general acceptance as a social pastime.  It emphasised the requirement to work with the alcohol industry to put in place measures that would encourage people to drink responsibly.

 

The Board noted in particular the work that was required in engaging young people and educating at an early age as to the impact of alcohol.

 

RESOLVED that the Health and Wellbeing Board support the strategic direction of the Alcohol Plan including the vision, priorities, outcomes and targets.

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