Overview

• The programme will deploy community health workers to visit 120 homes monthly, starting in 25 areas across England in June 2025.
• A pilot in Westminster showed a 10% reduction in hospital admissions and a 7% drop in A&E visits over a year.
• The scheme is a key component of Wes Streeting’s 10-year NHS reform plan, emphasizing community-based care and digital modernization.
• The initiative also targets broader social issues like unemployment, debt, and bereavement that contribute to NHS pressures.
• Reactions are mixed, with supporters highlighting its potential benefits and critics voicing concerns about government overreach.