Why have we chosen this as a priority area of focus?
We aim to have pathways that are empowering, built with and around people and their families, ensuring they are partners in their care. We want to use opportunities for secondary prevention in our pathways, so that when people are engaged with services, they have opportunities to improve their physical, mental, psychological and spiritual health and wellbeing. Ultimately, we want our pathways to enable our population to live healthier longer lives.
What do we want to see 10 years from now?
- People are able to consider what they can do for themselves before accessing services.
- Our systems empower individuals to manage their own conditions in the way that is important to them.
- Mental and physical wellbeing are treated as equals and the impact of one on the other is always considered.
- Our language has been de-medicalised and is focused on what is important to and needed for our population.
- We make every opportunity count to support people to stay well and recover faster.
How will we know if we have achieved that?
- Declining rates of preventable disease, where possible to evidence.
- Self-management plans for long-term conditions are tailored to individuals and include non-medical support.
- Rehabilitation and follow up plans are tailored to individuals and include non-medical support.
- Individuals have access to, and ultimately hold, their healthcare record.
- We are able to diagnose and treat conditions at an earlier stage, leading to better outcomes for our population.
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