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Salford makes every contact count
Making every contact count, recommended by the Future Forum’s second phase report, has already begun in Salford. NHS Salford and Salford City Council are working together to deliver training to staff to ensure public health issues are discussed at every opportunity during daily interaction with the public.
The Future Forum report stated: “There are many small steps that everyone involved in the NHS can take to make a big difference to the health and wellbeing of the people with whom they meet and work.”
This will involve talking about a range of issues, including smoking, diet, exercise, drinking, debt, housing, benefits and employment. Other organisations involved include Salford Community Leisure and Citizen’s Advice Bureau.
Melanie Sirotkin, director of public health for NHS Salford and Salford City Council, said: “Not only is Salford already delivering these proposals, but we are expanding on the initial principles by involving a wider range of staff and by training staff to be able to discuss a wider range of issues that affect health and well being such as lifestyle choices, money, employment and housing. Our aim is to make a difference to health and well being inSalfordand support people to be more informed when making decisions that could impact on their lives.”
Cllr John Warmisham, lead member for adult social care and health at Salford City Council, said: “This process is about making sure anyone who has contact with the public is in a position to offer them advise on any health issues and put them in contact with the right organisation to get help. Health and wellbeing affects every area of a person’s life and we want to make sureSalfordresidents get the support they need to live healthy and happy lives.”
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