The Senior Manager for Strategy, Commissioning and support from the Wirral Intelligence Service presented the report of the Director of Public Health which informed the Board about some projected demographic changes for Wirral and highlighted some potential implications. It showed a significant increase in life expectancy and decrease in birth rate which increased the proportion of older people (33% increase in the next 20 years) and particularly a longer time per person in poor health. The variations between Wards was noted. Sufficient social care would depend upon national agreements on funding although changes such as the use of technology would aid the additional requirements.

Resolved:

That the report be noted.