Why NHS workers will be sent door-to-door across England each month

LocalHealth & Fitness
7 Apr 2025 • 1:51 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • The NHS plans to deploy health workers for door-to-door visits to address high sickness rates in England, according to reports.
  • Each worker will be assigned 120 homes to visit monthly, offering assistance and aiming to reduce hospital admissions.
  • A pilot program in Westminster showed a 10 per cent decrease in hospital visits.
  • This initiative is part of a 10-year NHS plan by Health Secretary Wes Streeting, which also includes directing younger people to pharmacies via the NHS app.
  • Streeting said the NHS needs systemic changes, not just increased funding, to improve patient care.

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