Accelerating change

A shift to a neighbourhood health service will require significant culture and behavioural change – all of which require long-term investment, not short-term structural adjustments.

By focusing on the four strategic actions outlined in this guide, places can accelerate neighbourhood working and build a future model of care that is proactive, connected and rooted in local communities.

Leaders should use the insights, key steps and examples of where this is already working well to shape the development of emerging neighbourhood plans. This will be an incremental journey, with neighbourhood service plans evolving over time. Our message to leaders remains consistent: strengthening local partnerships remains essential - those closest to communities are best placed to shape solutions that work.