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Priority Number 1
Health – Improving the health and well being of the population
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Outcomes: 6
Evidence
The Partnership has identified health related issues as a priority. The evidence shows that the priority areas to address
are health improvement, caring for the elderly and vulnerable and reducing the impact of alcohol and substance misuse in Moray.
Alcohol and drug abuse has a detrimental effect upon health and impacts on crime levels. Addressing substance abuse though
a partnership approach has the potential to improve health, reduce crime and generally enhance the feeling of well-being across
our communities.
The evidence of the mental state of the population is reflected in a number of factors such as stress, anxiety, illness etc.
The balance of care is required to shift from residential homes to care at home for as long as possible. By ensuring good
support networks and that facilities are available more people will be able to remain in their homes and live independently
for longer.
Relevance to National Outcome 6
The most significant improvement which can be made in Moray is to address the areas within the health of the population which
are not a good as the national picture.
Progress & Achievements in 2008-9
The Moray Health & Social Care Partnership has been in existence for many years and has a good reputation for meeting the
increasing health needs of the population particular the most vulnerable residents and meeting needs of the elderly as evidenced
by meeting our delayed discharge targets.
The health of the population is supported by the delivery against many of the other national outcomes including economic
development (1 & 2).
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