NHS Highland 10 year strategy.

We know that health needs are becoming more complicated. Over the next 20 years, we expect large increases in cancers, heart disease, and dementia. We also know that poorer people in our communities are more likely to become ill or die earlier. This is not what we wish for our communities in Highland, Argyll and Bute. If we act now, together we can create a health system that focuses on preventing ill health for everyone.

Creating healthier communities means we have to think about working with others who have a role to play. Healthcare - the work done in hospitals, GP practices, and care settings - is important, but it's only one part of what keeps us healthy. The bigger part comes from the building blocks of health in our everyday lives. These are things like where we live, whether we can afford to heat our homes and buy healthy food; our connections with family, friends and neighbours; access to learning opportunities and meaningful work and our surroundings.

This means that to improve health, we need to work beyond traditional healthcare and influence all the things that shape people's chances for healthy lives.

Sharing your views will help us understand what is affecting your health. If you want to keep up to date with the latest progress of our new strategy, register at the link below. Together We Care showed us what we can achieve when we work together with our communities. This strategy is our chance to create a healthier future for everyone in the NHS Highland area.

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