Better, sooner, more convenient health care in Midlands

Delivering on health targets7Current situation Midlands Network: Under 18 years25+ U18s per mesh block1-25 U18s per mesh blockWhat needs to changeRaising healthy and health conscious young people who are self-managing their ownhealth outcomesAll our staff will have access to the expertise of a staff member who has received high level ChildProtection Training.We will be aware that young people often require a diverse and creative set of responses when itcomes to overcoming barriers to health care.Communities working together to ensure better health outcomes for Midlands children andyoung peopleWe will have a workforce that is an active player in the Child Youth and Family “five eyes on underfives” programme.We acknowledge that a relevant and effective child and youth health programme can be one ofthe most cost effective investments a community can make to simultaneously improve educationand health.Our community has a responsibility to provide the resources and opportunities that children andyoung people need to build their lives.We will work with other organisations to ensure that every Midlands child has a coordinated wellchild focused approach to the Duty of Care model.We will be mindful of the fact that transfer of care is the primary area where child health falls down.Our network will work with each community to develop a system where the transfer of care is neverin question.76