What we have heard at the System Insight Network 

On 28 January 2025, we held the first System Insight Network, bringing together residents and partners from across our area to take part in a discussion about the future of the NHS. 

The Government’s Change NHS consultation to develop a 10-Year Health Plan was the theme.  Local people were given the opportunity to share their views, hopes and fears on the three changes Government proposes to make, following Lord Darzi’s independent report which was published in September 2024: 

• Moving care from hospitals to communities    

• Making better use of technology    

• Preventing sickness, not just treating it.     

A report detailing the insights we heard is available here. 

These findings were shared with the Department of Health and Social Care via a national portal they created for the work.  The findings will be reviewed by Government and a summary of what government has heard is expected to be published in March, with the 10-Year Plan expected to be published in late spring/early summer. 

The findings with recommendations are being shared with the ICB Board on 21 March 2025 and wider partnership for awareness, consideration and action.