Shropshire Chosen for First Wave of NHS Neighbourhood Pioneers as Bid for Telford and Wrekin ‘Not Selected’

Shropshire chosen for first wave of NHS neighbourhood pioneers as bid for Telford and Wrekin ‘not selected’

The first wave will target ‘working class areas with lowest life expectancy and longest waits’ and be backed by £10 million of central Government money, to pay for a ‘programme lead’ in each area.

Dorset one of the first to roll out Neighbourhood Health Services

Great news for Dorset residents! The county has been chosen to join the Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme (NNHIP) The national programme aims to bring care closer to home, giving people easier access to the right care and support to help them to stay well. It will also reduce trips to hospital that aren't needed, freeing up appointments and beds for those that need them most. Patricia Miller, OBE, Chief Executive of NHS Dorset ICB, s…

Rollout of neighbourhood health services begins

Rollout of neighbourhood health services begins Polly Jones 11 September, 2025 Rollout of neighbourhood health services begins 11 September, 2025 Rollout of new neighbourhood health services has begun in 43 places across the country.Each area will be allocated a programme lead who will work with existing local services to set up a new neighbourhood health service.The leads will use general practice as a cornerstone and will draw together a ra…