Agenda item

Report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services.

Members noted that as part of the Health and Social Care Act 2012, the City of London Corporation is responsible for promoting the wellbeing of all the people who live or work in the City.

As the determinants of people’s health lie largely outside the healthcare system,

social, physical and economic policies can have a substantial impact upon health.

There is currently no systematic approach for officers to consider the health and

wellbeing aspects of their proposed policy changes; however, all new policies must

be approved through the committee process. It is proposed that the committee paper template be revised to include guidance on health implications for officers. Incorporating an additional paragraph of guidance will have zero cost implications, and will help the City Corporation to work towards meeting its statutory responsibilities for public health and health promotion.

Resolved – that the report be received.