21 July 2021

CMO Annual report - recommendations for coastal communities

Chief Medical Officer Annual Report 2021
DHSC 21 July 2021
  • The Report highlights the substantially higher burden of physical and mental health conditions in coastal communities. The health challenges of coastal towns are serious and today’s report shows there is more in common between them than their nearest inland neighbours. Key recommendations include proposals for a cross-government strategy, greater coastal deployment of healthcare staff and improved data collection