Dudley Strategy for Tackling Health Inequalities 2010-15

RECOMMENDATION ACTIVITY OUTCOMES LEAD TIMESCALE13. Develop means of implementingguidance on stress managementand the effective promotion ofwellbeing and physical andmental health at work, both forpublic sector and private sectoremployees.The joint health and wellbeing atwork group to take a co-ordinatedapproach to implementing a proactiveapproach to reducing andmanaging stress in the workplaceand providing an expert resourcefor private sector employeesWork practices should not impactunfairly on vulnerable groupsJoint health andwellbeing at workgroupMarch 201314. Consider the potential forincentivising employers to adaptjobs to provide suitableemployment for lone parents,carers and people with physicalmental health problems.The health at work group toexamine the potential forincentivising employers to adaptjobs for vulnerable groupsReducing health inequalities byimproving economic opportunitiesfor disadvantaged groupsAll agenciesMarch 201315. Ensure that Dudley participatesto the maximum in any availablewell evidenced active labourmarket programmesThe health at work group to activelyseek out opportunities to participatein well evidenced labour marketopportunities and advise partners ofthese opportunitiesReducing health inequalities byimproving economic opportunitiesfor disadvantaged groupsAll agenciesMarch 2013ENSURE A HEALTHYSTANDARD OF LIVING FORALL16. All public service agencies inDudley should endeavour toencourage those eligible andentitled to benefit to claim it.Provide frontline staff withinformation on how to signpost theirclients to benefits supportAn increase in the numbers ofpeople receiving the financialsupport they are entitled toMBC leadAll agenciesMarch 201217. Implement Dudley‟s Child andFamily Poverty ReductionStrategy.Health and Wellbeing Board toreceive an annual progress reporton the implementation of thestrategyFewer children growing up inpovertyMBCMarch 2015205