The Government is asking the public to share their ideas to help develop a new 10-year plan to improve the NHS. Everyone in England is invited to share their views on how NHS services can be made better.
We are co-hosting an event at Voluntary Action LeicesterShire on Thursday 6 February 2025 at 10am-12pm for voluntary and community organisations, including service users and staff. The plan will set out how we will deliver an NHS fit for the future, designed to meet the changing needs of our population.
The plan will be published in spring 2025 and will be underpinned by three key themes: hospital to community analogue to digital sickness to prevention. We want to hear your views. They will help improve healthcare delivery now and in the long term.
Participation is especially encouraged from South Asian, Black African Caribbean communities, individuals under 35, and men, as their representation in this process is currently being sought as a priority.
Whether you are a service user, a staff member, or a leader within a voluntary or community organisation, your insights are essential to ensuring that this plan reflects the needs of diverse communities.
Commenting on why people should get involved, Louise Ansari, Healthwatch England, Chief Executive, said:
“We know people appreciate the hard work of NHS staff, but they are all too aware that the NHS faces many challenges that need fixing. The 10-year plan provides the opportunity to do this.
“We urge everyone to have their say on how the NHS should deliver better care to people where and when it is needed, more support to help people stay well, and a culture of listening to and acting on the views of patients.
“All too often, people face unequal access to care, with disabled people and those on lower incomes being particularly at risk. The NHS belongs to us all, so you must speak up and help create a health service that is fit for the future – equal and inclusive for everyone.”
Book here to join the event. NHS 10 Year Health Plan Workshop – Voluntary Action LeicesterShire
