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Choosing Health Making healthy choices easier Working in partnership across government with people, their communities, local government, voluntary agencies and business
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Choosing Health – the context Health in England has improved dramatically over the last century New challenges have emerged which must be tackled Unfair inequalities in health persist Traditional methods of improving health are becoming outdated A new approach to public health is required, responding to the needs and wishes of citizens as individuals
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Underpinning Principles 1) Informed Choice People want the freedom to make decisions about their own health They need the back up of credible and trustworthy information They expect support from Government by helping to create the right environment There are circumstances where the Government should intervene: to protect children’s health where one person’s choice may inflict harm on another
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Underpinning Principles 2) Personalisation People want support in making healthy choices but current services often do not meet their needs or are difficult to use Support must be tailored to the realities of individual lives to ensure health inequalities are addressed Services and support personalised sensitively and flexibly and provided conveniently
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Underpinning Principles 3) Working together Government and individuals alone cannot make progress on healthier choices effective partnerships are required involving local government, the NHS, business, advertisers, retailers, voluntary sector, communities, the media, faith organisations and many others People look to Government to lead, coordinate and promote these partnerships
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Priorities for action Reduce the numbers of people who smoke – building on current progress Reduce Obesity – new action with a focus on children Increase exercise – more opportunities Support sensible drinking Improve sexual health – new campaigns and services Improve mental health and well being – crucial to good physical health
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Health in the consumer society Stimulate demand and availability of healthier options, with better information Better access to healthier choices and more support for disadvantaged groups Action with industry to promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle Action to reduce demand for less healthy foods, tobacco and alcohol particularly among young people
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Children and Young People Starting on the right path Better information and support for parents, children and young people Integrated services brought together in one place to meet the needs of parents, users, children and young people Co-ordinated whole school approach to health, focusing on diet and physical activity Strengthen action to manage risk associated with underage smoking and sexual activity
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Local communities leading for health Local authorities providing leadership to local partnerships for health Investment and new initiatives in disadvantaged communities Promoting partnership working between public and voluntary sectors Action on second-hand smoke
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Health as a way of life Advice and support for people to turn good intentions into sustained action NHS Health Trainers – accredited professionals drawn from local communities to provide practical advice and connections Personal Health Guides – support for people to help them take more control over their health Shifting from ‘advice from on high’ to ‘support from next door’
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A health promoting NHS Help to plan and deliver effective action to tackle inequalities and improve health Turn NHS patient encounters into opportunities for healthy choices Training for NHS staff to embed health improvement into day-to-day patient care Drive for modernisation to benefit health improvement and prevention services
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Work and health Improve health and reducing inequalities through employment Reduce the causes of ill health due to work Promote the work environment as a source of better health NHS to become a model employer
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Making it happen National and local delivery Regulation – health built into future legislation Resourcing delivery – re-focusing of mainstream programmes, and new funding for specific priorities Joined-up action – overseen by Cabinet Sub- committee Delivery plan – to be published early 2005 Partnerships – NHS & social care working with public, voluntary & private sectors Delivery system – ensuring action locally
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Next steps for the Department National Conference - 29 November 2004 Development of Delivery Plan outlining accountabilities and roles A series of 6 regional themed conferences in 2005 - focusing on delivery New structure of Health Improvement Directorate to ensure delivery of White Paper
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