Public health event - Warwick
Inside information on current local health issues and future plans will be available to the public at a free event in Warwick.
The roadshow event to showcase the findings of NHS Warwickshire’s Director of Public Health’s Annual Report, open up a forum for discussion on health matters and find out what’s happening in local communities is making its way around the county; and the next stop is Warwick.
The report, entitled “Best Health for Older People in Warwickshire”, will be coming to Shire Hall, Warwick on Tuesday 12th October at 4pm and residents in Warwick are invited to come along to find out detailed information about health issues in their area, the services that are available and to give their views on how these can be improved.
The report found that Warwick has the highest number of households in the county suffering from fuel poverty and that people in the area are the most likely to drink alcohol at least three times a week.
It was also found that the number of people in this area with long term conditions is expected to increase by over 60% over the next 20 years. However, this increase in long term conditions is the lowest when compared to expected increases elsewhere in the county. People in Warwick are also the least likely to smoke and be obese in the whole of Warwickshire.
The report, which focuses on the health of older people, has also revealed that the population of people aged over 75 is projected to increase by 76% from 11,400 to 20,300 by 2033.
Members of NHS Warwickshire’s Public Health team and other health professionals will be on hand at the event to give expert advice, answer any questions and receive feedback from the public. There will also be a number of stands detailing what is being done to improve healthy living and prevent disease.
People who wish to attend should contact Anita Kendall on 01926 456102 or email anitakendall@warwickshire.gov.uk.