1. Our ambition for community-based care
This chapter on our strategic direction includes: * what we heard people say in Independence, Well-being and Choice and in Your health, your care, your say; * the challenges we face: - demographic change; - the need to radically realign systems; - the need to work with people to support healthier lifestyles; * the new strategic direction: - more services in local communities closer to people's homes; - supporting independence and well-being; - supporting choice and giving people a say; - supporting people with high levels of need; - a sustained realignment of the health and social care system; * support for the active, engaged citizen: making our vision a reality.
