There is nothing more important than our own and our family’s health. But vital though it is, the NHS only accounts for a fraction of our physical and mental health and wellbeing.
All the rest depends on other things: genetics, our environment – whether we have decent work, enough money, close family and friends, a warm home, clean air – and our own lifestyles.
This is why we were closely with all the other organisations that have an impact on people’s health and wellbeing, from other NHS organisations, through to local councils, housing providers, voluntary and community groups, the faith sector and businesses.
There are lots of ways we work in partnership. These include:
Health and Wellbeing Boards
Health and wellbeing boards play a key role in promoting close collaboration between local health and care organisations.
Norfolk Health and Wellbeing Board Suffolk Health and Wellbeing BoardIntegrated Care Partnerships
Integrated care partnerships are statutory committees, bringing together a broad alliance of organisations and representatives concerned with improving people’s health, wellbeing and care. They are jointly convened by local authorities and the NHS.
We are establishing a new partnership for Norfolk and Suffolk, and further information will be added to our website once this has happened.