We will be monitoring the progress of a new strategy, launched this month by Somerset’s Health and Wellbeing Board.
The Improving Lives strategy is the 10-year plan for the Somerset Health and Wellbeing Board, which Healthwatch Somerset has a place on.
Following a consultation earlier in the year, the Improving Lives strategy has now been finalised and will be launched on Thursday, 13 December in Taunton. Judith Goodchild, Emily Taylor and Virginia Roberts will be attending the launch to understand the positive impact it should have for local people.
Emily Taylor, Healthwatch Somerset Manager, explained:
“The strategy sets out a vision for Somerset. It wants all organisations to work together as a partnership to make Somerset a thriving and productive county where all partners, private and voluntary sector, focus on improving the health and wellbeing of all our communities.”
The strategy also sets out how partners can make Somerset:
A thriving and productive county that is ambitious, confident and focused on improving people’s lives.
A county of resilient, well-connected and safe and strong communities working to reduce inequalities.
A county infrastructure that supports affordable housing, economic prosperity and sustainable public services.
A county and environment where all partners, private and voluntary sector, focus on improving the health and wellbeing of all our communities.
Our Healthwatch Somerset Chair, Judith Goodchild, will be monitoring the progress of the board against the strategy.