Health and Wellbeing
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Southampton is served by a significant network of health facilities including GP surgeries, health centres, dentists and hospitals. The Council will take a positive approach to healthcare related development to ensure that health infrastructure is available and accessible for Southampton’s residents.
In addition to access to health infrastructure, there are also numerous other factors which contribute to good health such as the provision of quality and affordable homes, jobs and education opportunities, the nature of the food environment including access to fresh and healthy foods, and the delivery of safe and accessible open spaces and public realm. The health impacts of the built environment, including new development, will be addressed to ensure that residents and workers in the city can enjoy healthy lives and improved health outcomes.