Discussion

What will we do differently?

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Which current decision, service or commissioning process should be rural-proofed first? Which rural places offer the clearest opportunity to demonstrate joined-up action?

Where should we test?

Who will own delivery?

Which partner can convene the first 100 days and bring the right resources together?

CLOSING PROPOSITION:

Source: Devon Public Health: IMD 2025; Deprivation JSNA; Dimensions of Inequality (2026)

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Rural deprivation is not a niche issue. It is a test of whether our health and wellbeing system works for everyone, wherever they live.

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