Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments
Scientists comment on the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan.
Prof Siddharthan Chandran, Director the UK Dementia Research Institute, said:
“This bold and visionary 10-year plan that embraces the digital-data revolution will position the UK to lead again in health innovation.
“We particularly welcome the move toward a neighbourhood health service. We know from our research and our community of people with lived experience of dementia that this is what they wish to see. At the UK Dementia Research Institute, our researchers are working with the NHS to integrate ‘at home’ pioneering digital and AI tools and technology to allow people with dementia to live safely, well and in their own homes for longer with reduced need for hospitalisation.
“As the UK’s national research institute for dementia and related neurodegenerative conditions, we are leading transformative research that will lay the ground for individualised prediction, prevention and brain protection to ensure healthy brain ageing for all.”
Professor Steve Turner, RCPCH President, said:
“The 10-Year Health Plan makes a bold and welcome commitment to transforming the NHS into a more accessible, community-focused service, and offers a vital opportunity to reimagine how we deliver care to children and families. I’m really pleased to see the Plan emphasise prevention, early intervention, and integrated care. Embedding paediatric expertise within neighbourhood health teams, alongside mental health professionals, health visitors, and community workers, could be transformative for children – especially those with complex or long-term conditions.
“Fundamentally, the success of this plan will also depend on sustained investment in the paediatric workforce. Children’s needs are unique, and these new models of care must be underpinned by adequate staffing, training, and support for professionals working in community settings, alongside equitable funding between children’s and adult’s services.
“We must jointly seize the opportunity to transform child health, and as such RCPCH now look forward to working closely with government and NHS leaders to deliver a robust implementation plan for child health and realise the government’s ambition to raise the healthiest generation of children ever.”
*DHSC Press Release: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-launches-new-era-for-nhs-with-easier-care-in-neighbourhoods
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