Health Policy – Your Participation

The Hafnarfjörður Town Council approved at its meeting in April 2016
to begin work on a health strategy for Hafnarfjörður: Hafnarfjörður –
A health-promoting community. It was decided to develop a health-promoting policy.
which would affect all areas of the town. A policy that addresses the situation and
implementation components. A working group was subsequently appointed to work on the strategy and sit in
a working group of nine representatives, three appointed by the town council, two representatives from
education and leisure services, a representative from family services, a representative from
environmental and planning services, a joint representative from the financial and
Head of Administration and Managing Director of the Marketing Bureau of Hafnarfjörður. With the group
has worked Sigríður Kr. Hrafnkelsdóttir, public health specialist and
Project manager, together with the town's communications manager.

Comments and
Your suggestions

We are looking for comments and suggestions from you. Yours
The council places great importance on vision, assessment and participation. Please send all
Comments to the email address: hafnarfjordur@hafnarfjordur.is at the last minute
Monday, 6 February 2017. 

The draft of Hafnarfjörður's health strategy is now available and is ready for review and comments from all interested parties – see Here

A draft action plan is also available – see Here

Basic concepts behind Hafnarfjörður's health strategy

One of the main objectives of Hafnarfjörður's health strategy is to nurture the general well-being of residents, both mental and physical, at all ages, and to encourage the strengthening and promotion of self-esteem and good mental health. Among other things, it is proposed to increase cooperation with voluntary organisations, professionals, enthusiasts and the health service for health promotion and well-being, and to increase the provision of information regarding services available in this area. A collaborative platform will be established with the relevant stakeholders, involving the youth council, the older people's council, the advisory council, the new arrivals' council and the neighbourhood council. Work will be undertaken on protective factors against anxiety and distress. To work with the town's staff to find the most effective ways forward for the future. It is proposed that psychological services be strengthened within the town's nursery and primary schools. Emphasis will also be placed on promoting healthy food choices in institutions and facilities within the town, providing encouragement and education on healthy nutrition, assessing acoustics and meal times in schools, and focusing on reducing waste. promote and raise awareness of the town's footpaths and open spaces as recreational areas for families, and increase access to the town's swimming pools. Once the health strategy and action plan have been approved by the town council, their implementation and monitoring will begin across all areas of the municipality. The health strategy supports the forward-looking vision of Hafnarfjörður to increase the well-being of its residents through preventative measures.

See the minutes on the health strategy at the Education Committee meeting of 25 January 2017. – item 10  

Presentation on the health strategy at the Town Council on 26 January – item 3 

Thanks in advance for your kind response!