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Highlighting Severe Multiple Disadvantage: Director of Public Health Annual Report

Nottinghamshire County Council has published the 2023 Director of Public Health Annual Report, which this year has been co-produced with individuals across Nottinghamshire who have lived experiences of severe multiple disadvantage. This year's report, presented in a compelling video format, shares personal stories of hardship and triumph, aiming to raise awareness and drive actionable change.

Jonathan Gribbin, Director of Public Health for Nottinghamshire County Council, said, "The report and its recommendations are built around the true stories of real people, their struggles, their remarkable journeys towards recovery, and their insights about what we can do to make a positive difference to others facing similar challenges."

The video narratives set out the experience of people who have encountered combinations of homelessness, mental ill-health, domestic abuse/ sexual violence, harmful use of alcohol and drugs, and contact with the criminal justice system. Their stories highlight the adversities people have faced, the courage they have exercised and the pride they now take in their achievements.

Jonathan explains, "The recommendations have been produced with people who have navigated issues of severe multiple disadvantage. Their focus is on improving housing solutions, ensuring pathways of care are trauma-informed, increasing sharing of information between professionals, and co-producing with people with lived experience. What we hear from people with experience of severe multiple disadvantage is a call to action.”

The Report takes the format of six videos, providing an immersive and impactful experience for viewers, with further information, including a glossary of terms and links to support services, provided in a written document.

For more information on the Director of Public Health Annual Report, to watch the videos and to read the document, please visit https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/dph-annual-report