Wandworth Local Health and Care Plan - October 2019

23 Our work - Live Well Integrating Physical and Mental Health Approaches Approx. Approx. have a common mental health disorder, such as anxiety or depression have diabetes are on the verge of developing it adults Over 18 year-olds Over 18 year-olds are smokers 75% = 242,000+ 15,000 25,000 37,000 44,000 of Wandsworth’s population is over 18 years of age Nearly half of residents are aged between 25-44 We have the highest proportion of people aged 30-34 years nationally units each week drink more than 44% 14 (+ max. recommended amount) More than are overweight or obese Over 16 year-olds 1 2 Approx. are carers 19,000 80% of Type 2 diabetes cases can be delayed or prevented with simple lifestyle changes Approx. Approx. have a common mental health disorder, such as anxiety or depression have diabetes are on the v rge of developing it ver 18 year-olds Over 18 year-olds are smokers 15,000 25,000 37,000 44,000 Nearly half of residents are aged between 25-44 We have the highest proportion of people aged 30-34 years nationally units each week drink more than 44% 14 (+ max. recommended amount) More than are overweight or obese Over 16 year-olds 1 2 prox. e carers 9,000 0% Type 2 betes ses n be delayed or evented with simple style changes An estimated 44,000 people aged between 16 and 74 have a common mental health disorder such as depr ssion and anxiety. A survey of local people indicates that 44% of adults drink more than the recommended 14 units of alcohol per week; the highest proportion in London. An estimated 3,743 adults are alcohol dependent with the highest rate in men aged between 25 and 34 . The link between mental wellbeing and physical health has been well documented; the ability to manage chronic conditions can be impaired in those suffering from mental health issues. The life expectancy of people with severe mental illness is reduced, on average by 15-20 years mainly due to preventable physical illness. Physical Health Checks for people with serious mental health. Talking Therapies (IAPT) – increase access to psychological therapies. IAPT Long Term Conditions Pathway providing support to people with Diabetes, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and cardiovascular conditions. CAHS Home Based Support – proposal for a mental health support worker to work alongside community staff to identify patients with long term conditions that could benefit from support with mental health needs. What we will do: