Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 2
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Lack of progress developing "healthy places" despite strong evidence, impacting NHS sustainability.
Conclusion
The evidence base on the importance of place in protecting good health is stronger than it has ever been. But as we discuss in the next chapter, we have known about the relationship between health and place for decades, if not longer. It is frustrating that more progress has not been made already. A determined focus on developing “healthy places” that can prevent ill-health amongst those most at risk is now vital in easing pressures on the NHS, and building a sustainable service for generations to come. (Paragraph 8) Immediate steps
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 9 May 2024. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗