The annual public health report is before the councils Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Board next week. This year’s report focuses on Healthy Ageing in Solihull, with the topic having a high priority.
Ageing Well is a really important issue for Solihull. Of 309 local authorities in England, only 41 have a greater proportion of their population over the age of 65. More than 45,000 people in Solihull are over the age of 65 and this is expected to grow by around a quarter by 2040, a far greater rate of growth than any other age group.
Much has been written about how health services and social care will need to change to adapt to the needs of an ageing population, and it is hugely important that we develop new ways of working in response to our ageing population. We continue to work closely with colleagues in health and social care to support this transition.
This report focusses on what we can do to allow more people in Solihull to reap the benefits of a healthy, productive, and satisfying older age. This is important with people often working longer.
Life expectancy for Solihull l residents aged 65 years and over remains higher than the England average. Women aged 65 years old can expect to live for 21.5 further years, with men expecting to live for 18.7 further years on average in Solihull l. This compares to 20.9 years for women and 18.4 years for men in England.
Ken Hawkins 
A very insightful report highlighting key public health priorities for Solihull. It’s encouraging to see a focus on long-term well-being and prevention. For those interested in broader health impacts, this article offers an additional perspective on health benefits beyond weight loss: https://www.shemed.co.uk/blog/health-benefits-beyond-weight-loss
Great report—really helpful to see the focus on community health in Solihull. I’ve been following this along with advice I find on https://www.shemed.co.uk/ for personal health tips. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing this insightful annual health report! It’s impressive to see Solihull’s public health gains—well done. I often use resources like SheMed for quick, practical health info, so this overview feels both useful and empowering. 😊
Really encouraging to see a strong focus on healthy ageing in Solihull. It’s something that affects so many families now and in the future. The report highlights some real progress, but also shows how much we all need to adapt. I recently came across some useful insights on SheMed’s bl;og that help with practical health tips too. Really helpful alongside this kind of forward-thinking work.