Healthy
On average, people in Devon enjoy better health and live longer than those across England and Wales as a whole. However, differences in health exist between Devon’s communities.
We will enable people to lead healthy lives in Devon’s outstanding environment, support people to live in their own home as part of a supportive community, and focus on reducing inequalities in health.
Can you? | We will: | By working together: |
Support local schools and families? | Provide support to families where it is needed most | Children will have the best possible start in life and be ready for school |
Manage your own physical and emotional health as far as possible? | Focus public health improvement on people and communities who need it most | More people will enjoy good health and avoid preventable illness |
Lead an active life and enjoy Devon’s outstanding environment? | Promote healthy lifestyles and increase opportunities to enjoy Devon’s environment | More people will lead happy and active lives |
Help family or neighbours who are ill or disabled? | Support people to stay independent and recover after a crisis | More people will maintain their health and independence into older age |
Look out for anyone who may be lonely or isolated? | Help communities to be supportive and inclusive | More people will feel valued, respected and included |