Department of Health and Social Care, November 2018
The document sets out the government’s vision for:
stopping health problems from arising in the first place
supporting people to manage their health problems when they do arise
The goal is to improve healthy life expectancy by at least 5 extra years, by 2035, and to close the gap between the richest and poorest.
A collection of case studies has been published, showing examples of good practice in preventing health problems from happening.
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Carers action plan 2018 to 2020: supporting carers today
Department of Health and Social Care, September 2018
The plan sets out the cross-government programme of work to support carers over the next 2 years. It is structured around the following themes:
- services and systems that work for carers
- employment and financial wellbeing
- supporting young carers
- recognising and supporting carers in the wider community and society
- building research and evidence to improve outcomes for carers
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The government response to the Learning Disabilities Mortality Review (LeDeR) Programme 2nd annual report
Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England, September 2018
Response that accepts the recommendations of The Learning Disabilities Mortality Review (LeDeR) Programme: Annual Report 2017 – University of Bristol Norah Fry Centre for Disability Studies and sets out a plan of action for each one. The actions will help address the inequality in life expectancy between people with learning disabilities and the wider population by ensuring that staff supporting people with a learning disability understand their needs and can make adjustments to the way care is provided, to help people reach their full potential.
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