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Why we need to change
What is Healthier Together?
• A look at the way health services are delivered
• Looking at services provided in hospitals
• Looking at new ways of working
• Led by doctors working with local people
• Five hospitals• Local doctors
Healthier Together Partners
Working together with… • Local Councils• Community services• Ambulance trusts• NHS staff• Voluntary organisations• Patient groups• Local residents
• Improving hospital services
• Making the best use of our staff
• Using our money wisely
Healthier Together is about…
• We will continue to provide good services and see where we can improve
• All 5 hospitals will still provide maternity and urgent care services
• No changes without listening to patients and the public
Our promise
Why we need to change• Our population will grow
from 1.6 million people to 2.2 million by 2031
• People are living longer
• New treatments, drugs and technology are expensive
• More will be carried out locally e.g. in GP surgeries
• Some specialist centres • We will share our skills and what
we know• We will work together to improve
services for the older people and those with long term conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or breathing difficulties
Our vision
• Our priority is to change services for the better
• This work is led by doctors
• Excellent services will be maintained, others improved
• Changes will not be made without consulting patients, stakeholders and the public
• We want to know what you think
Healthier Together in summary
Any questions?