New plan for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare Trust

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust plan is designed to improve health outcomes, deliver outstanding care, improve staff experience and deliver value for money.

The strategy has been shaped by the views of more than 10,000 people, including patients, carers, staff and community partners.

Ron Shields, chief executive of the trust, said: "We are proud to launch a strategy that reflects the priorities of the people we serve and the staff who deliver care every day.

"It brings together everything we heard from local people, our staff and partners.

"It reflects our role as a community and mental health provider and the importance of working in new ways to meet demand, support staff and keep care focused on what matters to our people."

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has launched a new five-year healthcare strategy.The trust delivers mental health, learning disability and community services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

For the remainder of the 2025-26 financial year, the trust will focus on key improvement programmes such as neighbourhood teams, enhancements to adult mental health services and better support for people living with frailty.

In developing the strategy, more than 4,000 people gave feedback through surveys, with many more involved through workshops, events and conversations.

Staff were also closely engaged in the process, helping to define the trust’s culture and approach to workforce support.

Bethany Devonish, who has used the trust’s services, said: "Being able to contribute and to be genuinely listened to gave me a sense of optimism.

"I hope this strategy helps more people feel heard and reminds us that we can be part of shaping something better."

Len Cato, volunteer and chair of the BAME Carers Group, said: "By getting members of the community and people with lived experience involved, the strategy is a document that is relevant to, and reflects the needs of patients, carers, staff and the community."

The trust will also continue to deliver improvements following its merger in October 2024, including improving digital systems and making it easier for staff to work together.

The strategy reflects broader NHS priorities and is closely aligned with national plans for the next decade, emphasising community-based, preventative and personalised care.