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Professor Chris Whitty visits Plymouth

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He learnt more about the city’s approach to support vulnerable people

Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England, met with Council Chief Executive Tracey Lee and colleagues from public health on Friday (24 September) to learn about Plymouth’s partnership work in addressing health inequalities and improving local residents’ wellbeing.

Professor Whitty was interested to find out more about the city’s collaborative approach to supporting vulnerable people and those with complex needs. 

He heard about Plymouth ‘trauma informed’ network, where partners work together to recognise, understand and respond to the impact that different kinds of stress and trauma can have on people’s emotional, psychological and social wellbeing.

He also learned how Thrive Plymouth is helping to prevent and reduce the number of deaths caused by coronary heart disease, stroke, cancers and respiratory problems by tackling poor diet, lack of exercise, tobacco use and excess alcohol consumption.

During his time in the city Professor Whitty called in at the Four Greens Wellbeing Hub in Whitleigh, one of the first community hubs set up to help people in more deprived neighbourhoods lead longer, happier and healthier lives by focusing on prevention and making services easier to access.

Professor Whitty said: “It was very interesting to hear about the impressive and innovative partnerships in Plymouth working to tackle complex health challenges. I was struck by the dedication of colleagues to improve the health and wellbeing of the local community, and who continue to work tirelessly following an extremely difficult last 18 months.”

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