The Director of Public Health Annual Report is a statutory requirement. It is a key part of the council’s strategic planning to improve population health and reduce health inequalities in Slough.
The report supports and informs the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) and the Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
About the annual reports
Public Health Annual Reports may cover a wide range of public health issues or focus on a specific theme.
Each report usually includes recommendations for future action to help improve health outcomes.
Annual report 2025: Healthy life expectancy
The 2025 Director of Public Health Annual Report focuses on Healthy Life Expectancy.
Public organisations, including the NHS and local councils, have a legal duty to improve the health of their populations.
One way this is measured is through Healthy Life Expectancy, which is the number of years people can expect to live in good health.
This report:
- explores the factors contributing to low Healthy Life Expectancy in Slough
- sets out recommended actions to improve health outcomes for residents.