Publication of NHS Long Term Plan
The NHS have just published a new long term plan which was developed by health and care leaders. The plan aims to make the NHS fit for the future, and get the most value for patients out of every pound of taxpayers’ investment.
The plan has been drawn up by those who know the NHS best, including frontline health and care staff, patient groups and other experts.
3 key themes have been identified for the next 10 years:
- Making sure everyone gets the best start in life
- Delivering world-class care for major health problems
- Supporting people to age well
The plan refers to stronger NHS action on health inequalities and as part of this section Community Catalysts has been cited as an innovative example for the work “with people with long term health and care needs to help them develop and run their own micro community enterprises with over 1,800 enterprises being launched across the country.”
Community Catalysts have shared their response to the plan: