Neighbourhood health is becoming an increasingly important part of NHS policy. The NHS 10 Year Health Plan places neighbourhood working at the centre of the ambition to move more care from hospital into the community, increase prevention and provide more joined-up care around patients.
An Indicative Activity Plan (IAP) is a funding mechanism used by Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) to commission NHS services from private providers. These services are delivered on behalf of the NHS through private contracts and are intended to support patient access to care.
As General Practitioners, we spend much of our time helping and supporting our patients through their many physical and mental health problems. But who looks after us and supports us?
For most frontline staff in Primary Care, it’s hard enough keeping up with the day job, let alone getting to grips with what all these changes may mean at a personal and Practice level. The latest hot topic that you may be hearing about is the National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme (NNHIP).
The NHS 10‑Year Health Plan for England: Fit for the Future was published on 3rd July 2025. The Executive Summary (11 pages) can be accessed directly here: Fit for the future: 10 Year Health Plan for England – executive summary – GOV.UK