There are a wealth of examples demonstrating how locally-led solutions deliver better outcomes and how empowering local leaders is the best way to make a real difference across the country . Similarly , leaders within organisations and specific sectors cannot drive change alone . Partnerships across regions are needed to make real change possible , not just between local government and the health service , but with businesses , universities and sporting bodies .
The white paper ’ s recommendations are underpinned by ‘ 4 Ps ’, characteristics we have identified that should be at the centre of any approaches to address health and economic challenges :
Driving change now
By promoting and championing work already underway across the region , the white paper and its recommendations are designed to be a rallying call to regional and local leaders , businesses , combined authorities , integrated care systems and other anchor institutions . For example , continuing to build upon existing public-private sector partnerships , ensuring businesses have a clear role , not just in developing a strong regional economy , but also in providing healthy work environments .
Yorkshire and the Humber ’ s diverse geography , economy and population , and strong partnerships make it a “ perfect test bed ” to pilot new ways of working , drive impact across the region , and scale this up nationally . The work already underway is demonstrating the region ’ s potential and highlighting how leaders are already addressing the region ’ s needs , despite the national challenges we face .
Nationally , the white paper and its recommendations are designed to simultaneously champion the region and the work already underway . It outlines the potential Yorkshire and the Humber has to tackle economic and health inequalities nationally , and shines a spotlight on the conditions which are needed within regions to truly unlock the potential of locally-driven activity .
We are continuing to work with the report ’ s co-authors to promote and embed the recommendations nationally , striving to create the conditions for locally-led work to thrive . We also continue bringing together ‘ unusual ’ cross-sector collaborations capable of tackling the region ’ s long-standing challenges . It is clear that as a region and nationally , we need to do something to tackle economic inactivity and inequalities in health and economic outcomes . Our region holds many of these answers and has much potential and we will continue to champion , promote , and support this important work .
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