The aims of Swindon Clinical Commissioning Group are:

• to make sure decisions about improving healthcare in your community involve the public, patients and GP practices
• to make sure all healthcare providers contribute to improving the health of the people in Swindon
• to develop health services that meet the needs of the community
• to show its commitment to the NHS Constitution by offering an informed choice of provider wherever possible

How is success measured?

• the life expectancy of the general population of Swindon and Shrivenham will rise
• fewer patients will need to be admitted to hospital, as they will be cared for in more appropriate settings
• all parts of the NHS will work more closely together to deliver early care for patients
• cancer survival rate will be in line with the rest of England
• patients will have better understanding of their own health conditions

What are our investment priorities?

• Child obesity
• Responding to health needs
• Diabetes
• Dementia
• Hospital admissions for children
• Emergency, urgent and unplanned care
• Cancer