Recommendations for the future of the current Public Health Strategic Partnership between the Isle of Wight council and Hampshire County Council will be considered by both local authorities’ Cabinets in November.
The strategic partnership was signed in July 2019 to provide Public Health leadership to the Island for a period of up to six years.
Partnership ends in August 2025
The partnership is due to come to an end in August 2025 and both authorities will be presenting reports summarising its successes and requesting formal approval to allow the partnership to conclude in line with the current contract end date.
As a result of the partnership, the Isle of Wight council is now effectively delivering its public health duties and has safe and high quality public health services in place for residents.
For example, there is a 25 per cent increase in the number of people accessing drug and alcohol treatment, as well as improvements in managing and responding to health protection matters.
Andre: Now is a sensible time to consider the future of current arrangements
Councillor Debbie Andre, Cabinet member for Public Health, said,
“With the Island in a stronger position in relation to Public Health services, now is a sensible time to consider the future of the current arrangements.
“It is important to highlight how proud both organisations are of the positive work undertaken together over the past few years, especially during the Covid pandemic.
“We will continue to work closely with our colleagues in Hampshire to effectively manage any transition, maintain our progress, and strengthen our provision moving forward for the benefit of all Island residents.”
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