People who live in Hampshire generally live healthy lives, however not everyone has the same chance to live a long and healthy life.
Some people live longer with poor health or die sooner than others. These differences are unfair and are linked to factors such as income, housing, education, work, transport, the built and natural environment around us and support networks.
Our Public Health Strategy sets out how Hampshire County Council and partners will work to reduce these inequalities and increase the number of years people can expect to live in good health.
See below for a summary of our strategy ambitions.
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Our strategy ambitions
To create a healthier Hampshire, we have 14 ambitions.
Create healthy, sustainable, inclusive and well‑connected places
We’ll shape places through planning, housing and regeneration so homes, neighbourhoods and environments make healthy choices easier.
Improve health through safe, active and sustainable transport and cleaner air
We’ll prioritise active travel, public transport and local access to services, reducing car use, pollution and road harm.
Improve work, income security and healthy homes
We’ll work with partners to improve access to good work and ensure homes are safe, warm, affordable and meet people’s needs.
Protect people from infectious disease and environmental hazards and support early detection of health conditions
We’ll prepare for and respond to public health incidents and emergencies and ensure that high quality vaccination and screening programmes are in place and accessible to all.
Give every child the best start in life and prepare them for adulthood
We’ll provide early help and prevention, from pregnancy through childhood, working with families, services and communities.
Enable healthy, independent and socially connected ageing for older adults
We’ll promote strength, balance, social connection and age-friendly environments that support independence.
Improve mental wellbeing and prevent suicide
We’ll embed mental wellbeing across all work, reduce stigma and expand early, accessible support.
Achieve a smokefree Hampshire
We’ll make professional support to quit smoking the norm, prevent uptake among children and create smokefree environments.
Increase everyday physical activity
We’ll create inclusive opportunities and environments that support people to move more every day.
Enable healthier weight, better diet and access to nutritious food
We’ll improve access to affordable, nutritious food, create healthier food environments and target support where need is greatest.
Prevent long‑term conditions such as heart disease, cancer, dementia and type 2 diabetes
We’ll increase early identification and management of risk factors through health checks, screening and integrated care.
Reduce harm from alcohol, drugs and gambling and support recovery
We’ll prevent harm earlier, improve access to treatment and recovery, and reduce stigma across communities.
Improve sexual and reproductive health
We’ll provide inclusive, accessible information and services, focused on preventing harm, particularly for groups bearing the highest burden.
Prevent and reduce domestic abuse and its impacts
We’ll strengthen prevention, support survivors and work with partners to reduce harm.
The Hampshire Public Health team
Find out more about what we do to help shape healthier lives, places and communities across Hampshire.
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