With neighbourhood health currently at the top of the NHS’s agenda, it seems fitting that this year marks 25 years of the NHS Local Improvement Finance Trust (LIFT) programme, which has been delivering primary and community care in local communities across the country.
The neighbourhood health programme can learn a number of lessons from LIFT – from the emphasis on partnerships and local delivery, to the way health centres are managed.
Read on to find out more about why neighbourhood health matters.
Plus, our team will also be at the Healthcare Estates event in Manchester next month – we’d love to see you there if you’re going!
Jo Barnes
MD, Sewell Group Ltd
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