District among first wave for roll-out of NHS services

PART of Leicestershire has been named as one of the first 43 places in the country to benefit from improved care closer to home, as the government rolls out new neighbourhood health services.

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In the recent Ten-Year Health Plan, the government promised a shift from hospital to community to help deliver an NHS fit for the future.

The roll out of neighbourhood health services is a key step towards that goal.

Each of the 43 areas, including North West Leicestershire, will be allocated a programme lead who will work with existing services to set up a new neighbourhood health service.