It is now one year since the launch of the national Ten Year Health Plan and across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight work is already underway to deliver changes to health and care services that will make the biggest difference to people’s lives.
Over the last year, NHS organisations and partners have been laying the foundations for three major shifts:
- From hospital to community: more care closer to home
- From sickness to prevention: helping people stay well for longer
- From analogue to digital: making care simpler, faster and more joined up
These shifts are not just plans on paper. They are already shaping how services are designed, how organisations work together, and how people are supported across our communities.
Progress over the last year
Across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight more people are now being supported in community settings. Access to general practice and pharmacies has grown and they are playing an increasingly proactive role in keeping people well.
- GP practices are now delivering over a million appointments a month on average, helping to meet rising demand with record high levels of access.
- Community pharmacies are also supporting more people than ever before through Pharmacy First. More than 110,000 people used the service between April 2025 and March 2026 for treatment for seven common conditions, support that previously would have required a GP appointment.
- Prevention is also expanding in local communities, with over 90,000 blood pressure checks delivered through community pharmacy in the same period.
Developing neighbourhood health – help shape what happens next
One of the main ways we will deliver the three big shifts is through neighbourhood health. Neighbourhood health brings together NHS services, local authorities, social care and the voluntary sector to deliver more joined-up, proactive, community-based care. This will mean:
- More appointments closer to home, with less travel and fewer hospital visits
- Faster access to the right support
- More joined-up care from teams who know your community
As neighbourhood health services continue to develop, we want to understand how these changes are working for you so far, and what would make the biggest difference next.
Have your say: NHS teams coming to your area this summer
That’s why we’ll be out and about this summer in all the 44 proposed neighbourhood areas of Hampshire and Isle of Wight, listening to the views and concerns of local people.
You can also share your views through our online survey. By sharing your experiences, you’ll help inform how we plan and improve health services in your neighbourhood. It only takes around 5 minutes to complete online at: Help shape how we improve your local NHS
Dr Lara Alloway, Chief Medical and Neighbourhood Officer at NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight, said:
“We’ve made important progress over the last year, improving access and strengthening support in communities. But we know there is much more to do. Neighbourhood health is about joined-up care that works better for people.
“It’s closer to home, easier to access, and more focused on prevention.
“We want to hear from you on what’s working well in these key areas, and what could improve to help us shape services for the future.”
News shared on behalf of Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Ed
