Health Improvement works to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities by enabling people to make healthier choices. It also addresses underlying influences on health such as poverty, social isolation and employability. 

Reducing health inequalities is a strategic aim for NHS Lanarkshire. This underpins service delivery and approaches to working; making it everyone’s business. 

Health Improvement is also a distinct function carried out by trained, specialist staff. They have a specific role in the planning, delivery and management of a wide range of Health Improvement programmes and initiatives.