Why change?
- Our society is ageing
- More people are living longer with long-term health conditions
- Demand on mental health services is increasing
- Costs are rising
- West Lancashire is rich in assets, buildings and skills
- We need to harness what we have in West Lancashire to catalyse change
- Resources are limited
- Poor lifestyle choices mean we need better self-care and focus on prevention
- Access to care should be the same for everyone regardless of location and circumstances
- We have a hardworking committed workforce
- There are opportunities to elevate the quality of service delivery
- Communities prefer to receive care closer to home
- Communication and IT need to improve
- People deserve to feel safe within their communities
- People deserve to live longer, healthier and happier lives
- Issues faced recruiting the right workforce
- West Lancashire needs support that is fit for purpose for West Lancashire.