HUNDREDS of people have given evidence to a commission investigating how health and wellbeing in the North-East can be improved.

More than 300 people attended events as part of the Commission for Health and Social Care Integration in the North-East earlier this year and a further 153 made written submissions.

The commission was set up by the North East Combined Authority and NHS to look at how the region’s health and wellbeing can be improved.

Duncan Selbie, chief executive of Public Health England, who chairs the commission, said: “I am delighted that so many people and organisations took the time to share their knowledge and experience as part of our call for evidence and listening events.

“We have had a huge amount of feedback and I would like to thank those who took part for their valuable contribution to this important piece of work.

“We are now carrying out detailed analysis of the information we have received to inform our work as we develop our final report and recommendations.”

The commission’s work is focusing on how organisations can support people to stay well and independent, the links between health, wellbeing and productivity and opportunities to improve under devolved government.

The commission’s final report will be passed to the Authority later this year.