Have your say on new Peterborough and Cambridgeshire health strategy

A draft joint Health and Wellbeing strategy for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough for 2020 to 2024 has been launched, with members of the public urged to share their views during a consultation period that runs until April 30.

The strategy outlines priorities and how local councils, the NHS and community organisations would like to work together to improve people’s health and reduce health inequalities that exist across the area.

The strategy is one of the key responsibilities of both the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough health and wellbeing boards which are working jointly to improve the health outcomes of local communities.

The boards comprise of politicians, health and social care professionals and other leaders working together to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities.

Cllr John Holdich, chairman of the Peterborough Health and Wellbeing Board, said: “The communities we live in are fundamental to our health and we are fully committed to working together to help make improvements.

“We all play a role in improving health and would like to hear everyone’s views to help us shape a strategy that can help meet future challenges that Cambridgeshire and Peterborough face, from climate change to the lifestyles we lead.”

To take part in the consultation, you can fill in an online survey at https://consultcambs.uk.engagementhq.com/health-and-wellbeing-strategy-consultation. Paper copies of the documents are also available.