England health partnerships receive £1.5 million for community care pilots

The Office for the Impact Economy has allocated £1.5 million to fund six neighbourhood health trailblazer projects across England. These initiatives aim to redesign health and care services by integrating NHS services, local councils, community organisations, and local residents to provide joined-up support.

The primary goals of the funding are to enable patients to receive earlier intervention, reduce unnecessary hospital admissions, and support longer-term independence. This programme is a component of the government’s 10 Year Health Plan, which seeks to shift the healthcare focus from reactive treatment to prevention and early intervention.

Key participating sites include:

• Bristol NHS Foundation Trust: Developing a ‘1,000 Days Neighbourhood Model’ using population health data to improve end-of-life care and support for frailty.

• Lewisham and Greenwich: Launching integrated models covering long-term conditions, cancer, and end-of-life care.

• North East Lincolnshire: Establishing a Proactive Neighbourhood Care and Coordination Service to connect primary care, mental health, and social care to prevent crises.