There are three elements to this key decision regarding three Public Health commissioning and prevention areas
Behavioural Insights Research: Commissioning Behavioural insights research will help us to understand people’s health related behaviours and shape interventions to improve health outcomes
Smoking in Pregnancy. There are relatively high smoking rates amongst pregnant women in Peterborough. Pregnant smokers will be offered incentives to stop smoking(vouchers) This is in line with national evidence that this is an effective means of reducing smoking rates during pregnancy.
Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Needs Assessment: This will provide information about the sexual and reproductive health needs of the Peterborough population. The information will help inform the development of sexual and reproductive health services in the area
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significantly affecting two or more electoral wards;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/01/2023
Decision due: February 2023 by Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Health and Public Health
Lead member: Councillor John Howard, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Health and Public Health john.howard@peterborough.gov.uk
Lead director: Director of Public Health
Department: Public Health
Contact: Danielle Leek, Senior Public Health Manager.