SWANSEA residents are being given the chance to have their say on how the city can be a healthier place in years to come.
Obesity and misuse of drugs, alcohol and tobacco are being targeted in the latest plans to improve the health and quality of life of people across Swansea.
And now residents and organisations can have their say on the draft Health, Social Care and Well Being Strategy for Swansea 2011 to 2014.
The plan has been developed by Health Challenge Swansea, which includes Swansea Council and its health, education and voluntary sector partners.
The latest strategy will see the council working with partners to tackle issues such as misuse of drugs, alcohol and tobacco, helping people to maintain a healthy weight, giving children a good start to life and enabling independence in old age. The plan will also aim to ensure better joint working between health and social care and develop more care in community settings.
Nick Tregoning, cabinet member for social services and chairman of the Health Challenge Swansea board, said: "These are difficult times. Even if they were not, we would need to look at how we use precious resources to ensure we get the most benefit out of every pound spent. Swansea's citizens expect that of us all, and they are right to do so."
www.healthchallenge swansea.org.uk
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