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.