We have a five-year strategy to improve health and care for people living in Norfolk and Suffolk.
It sets out how the NHS will work with partners to help people live longer, healthier and happier lives, while improving access to services and reducing unfair differences in health.
Why this matters
People are living longer, but many are not staying healthy for as long as they could. Demand for services is increasing, waiting times remain too long in some areas, and more people are living with complex, long-term conditions.
Health inequalities are also a challenge, with some communities experiencing significantly poorer health outcomes.
What will change
The strategy marks a shift towards more preventative, joined-up and community-based care.
Over time, this will mean:
- more support to help people stay well
- more care provided closer to home
- services that are easier to access and navigate
- better use of digital tools to improve care
Our priorities
We are focusing on four key areas:
- Preventing illness – supporting people to stay healthy for longer
- Care closer to home – delivering more services in community settings
- Digital and data – improving access and coordination of care
- Working together – partnering with councils, social care and community organisations
Working together
Health is influenced by more than healthcare alone. We are working with partners across the NHS, local government and the voluntary sector to improve health and wellbeing and build stronger communities.
What happens next
This is a long-term strategy, and change will happen over time.
In the short term, we are focusing on improving access, reducing waiting times and strengthening community services. Over time, we will expand neighbourhood-based care, embed prevention and continue to improve how services work together.
Measuring progress
We will track progress through:
- improvements in healthy life expectancy
- reductions in health inequalities
- better access to high-quality care
Read the strategy
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