Current and future health needs

Understanding future needs

Key insights about our population in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire show that by 2035: 

  • There will be more people living with long-term health conditions.
  • The number of people living with conditions like cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart or breathing problems is expected to rise by 10% or more.
  • There is a projected increase in dementia of up to 26%.
  • There will be higher anticipated demand for older adults' mental health and community physical health services.
  • There will be increasing demands for children and young people's (CYP) mental health services in the community and less reliance on CYP inpatient care. 

 

Reducing health inequalities 

Addressing health inequalities and preventing ill health is a local and national priority. People's health and wellbeing outcomes vary and some of that difference is due to inequalities in access to, experience and outcomes of , healthcare. Some communities and groups of people are particularly vulnerable to poorer outcomes including:

  • People living in more deprived communities, some ethnic minority and inclusion health groups. 
  • People experiencing homelessness or rural isolation. 
  • People with severe mental health conditions who are at higher risk of poor physical health and reduced life expectancy compared to the general population.

 

Improving health outcomes 

By improving how services are designed and delivered, we want everyone to have a fair chance to access care, have a good experience and achieve better health outcomes. 

This includes ensuring we provide effective evidence-based care. For instance, treatment of depression is highly cost-effective but needs to be tailored to local neighbourhood needs and support services, so it reaches all those who need it. 

We will work closely with local communities to develop services that meet people's needs and enable them to achieve the best possible outcomes of care. 

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