Sarah Ogilvie (Consultant in Public Health) was present for the item and referred to the report in the agenda.  It was reported that there was a requirement that the report annual report is presented to each of the Health and Wellbeing Boards for information and consideration and covers –

·         communicable disease control and environmental hazards;

·         immunisation and screening;

·         health care associated infections and anti-microbial resistance

NHS England and Public Health England have the lead responsibility for the commissioning and performance of the screening and immunisation programme as well the management of outbreaks.  The Local authority has an assurance role specific responsibility for working with Public Health England on the uptake of the immunisation programme as well as a role in emergency situations.

The Board noted the report and that a more detailed presentation on the Health Protection 2018/19 report to be provided the Board at a future meeting.