Health Improvement Programme


Health Improvement Programme

An action programme to improve UK health and healthcare, which involves NHS trusts, primary care groups and primary care professionals in partnership with the local authority and engaging other local interests. HIP provides a specific approach to strategic health planning focused on improving health in key areas—e.g., obesity, sexually transmitted infections, alcohol and substance misuse and smoking. The HIP outlines a three-year rolling cycle of action by NHS, partner agencies and local communities.