Life expectancy gap growing in York, council health report says
Peter Roderick, council public health director, said the number of years people were spending living in ill health across York had recently increased. The report states men in York could expect to live in ill health for an additional 2.4 years compared to figures a decade ago, with an additional 3.6 years for women.
Roderick said efforts to try and reverse health trends included brain health cafés, welfare advice and supervised teeth brushing in schools.But the board meeting heard government plans to cut disability benefits could make problems worse, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.Flick Williams, a disability rights campaigner, told the meeting: "It's strikingly clear that the government's proposed cuts to social security are taking us in the wrong direction."How are council services preparing for the tsunami of need coming your way?"Ministers said the measures aim to stop a spiralling welfare bill and the reforms will introduce greater protections for those unable to work while supporting those who can.Labour councillor Lucy Steels-Walshaw, the council's health spokesperson, said they were committed to supporting those in need including those affected by the government's proposals.
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