Rollout of neighbourhood health services

People in 43 places across the country are set to benefit from improved care closer to home, as the government begins to rollout new neighbourhood health services. Each of the 43 areas will be allocated a programme lead who will work with existing local services to set up a new neighbourhood health service. The leads, using general practice as the cornerstone, will draw together a range of professions to develop a neighbourhood health team consisting of community nurses, hospital doctors, social care workers, pharmacists, dentists, optometrists, paramedics, social prescribers, local government organisations and the voluntary sector – giving people easier access to the right care and support on their doorstep.