Looking ahead
Better physical and mental wellbeing
Improving the health of Rotherham residents is a key priority. Our new Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025-2030, provides the framework for wide-ranging action, with local partners, to enable Rotherham people to live happy, healthy, independent lives within thriving communities, regardless of their background or circumstances.
We will act to ensure children and young people get the best start in life and maximise their potential. We will also support people to maintain and improve their physical and mental health and sustain an environment that encourages healthier living.
The differences you will see:
Offer 8,500 NHS health checks a year to people aged 40-74 to spot conditions earlier
Through the services commissioned by Public Health, we will offer free NHS health checks and continue to provide services which support people to stop smoking, manage their weight and reduce their drinking.
Work with local communities to embed physical activities into daily lives
Our expanding place partnership with Sport England aims to increase physical activity levels, particularly in our more deprived neighbourhoods where we know they are lower, to reduce health risks and improve healthy life expectancy. Through this partnership, we aim to reduce health inequalities in Rotherham, ensuring that your health is not impacted by where you live or what your financial circumstances are.
Improved health provision in the town centre
Working with our health partners we want to address health disparities and make it easier for residents to access a variety of healthcare services centrally. More local services will ensure convenience for residents and reduce travel time.
