Thrive Plymouth is Plymouth City Council's ten-year plan to improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities in the city.
The programme is based on the knowledge that poor diet, lack of exercise, tobacco use and excess alcohol consumption are risk factors for coronary heart disease, stroke, cancers and respiratory problems which together account for 54% of deaths in Plymouth. Through addressing these four lifestyle behaviours, Thrive Plymouth hopes to prevent these chronic diseases and reduce the number of deaths associated with them.
This event will be taking a look back at the highlights of the past ten years, celebrating achievements and reflecting on the challenges faced. The event will also officially launch Thrive's new construct, 'Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Places, Healthy Communities', along with new principles.
Programme
Registration and coffee from 09:30.
Speeches from: HM Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Devon, Vice-Admiral Sir Richard Abbotson • Deputy Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Councillor Pauline Murphy • Professor Sir Michael Marmot • Director of Public Health, Dr Ruth Harrell • Incoming Director of Public Health, Professor Steve Maddern • Leader of Plymouth City Council, Councillor Tudor Evans.
Market Hall showcasing work across the network plus 16 case study presentations.
Quiz on health inequalities and sessions to plan the future of Thrive Plymouth, including learning, networking and exploring the new Thrive Plymouth approach.
A closing performance from students at Plymouth Performing Arts Academy.
This event is open to anyone who would be interested in learning more about Thrive Plymouth and/or joining the network.