Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015: A brief introduction
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Which public bodies does the Act include? Welsh Ministers Local Authorities Local Health Boards Public Health Wales Velindre NHS Trust National Park Authorities Fire and Rescue Authorities Natural Resources Wales The Higher Education Funding Council for Wales Arts Council of Wales Sports Council of Wales National Library of Wales National Museum of Wales
Wellbeing Goals
Five criteria to the Sustainable Development Principle: 1.Long term 2.Prevention 3.Integration 4.Collaboration 5.Involvement
Future Trends Report Is not the same as the population needs assessment in the Social Services & Wellbeing (Wales) Act It has to be produced within 12 months of an Assembly election – first one will be due by May Predictions of likely future trends in social, economic, environmental and cultural wellbeing Any related analytical data and information that Welsh Ministers consider appropriate
National Indicators and Milestones 40 National Wellbeing Indicators proposed
Public Service Boards: Members Local Authority Local Health Board Welsh Fire and Rescue Authority Natural Resources body for Wales Additional Members Welsh Ministers Chief Constable for a police area Police and Crime Commissioner Certain Probation services At least one organisation representing relevant third sector organisations
Projections in Health and Social Care to 2050 Life expectancy Ageing population Expected reliance on home carers (reduction in hospital beds) Increase in overweight and obesity Increased age-related chronic conditions Lower mortality rates from cancer and circulatory diseases.
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Discussion What do we already do that would help with the implementation of the Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 ? What opportunities does the Act present to the third sector? What challenges may the Act present?
Any questions? For more information please visit: future-generations-wales-act-2015