National Institute for Health and Care Research

NHS Fit for the Future Plan

A 10-year health plan providing a national framework for more accessible, integrated, and evidence-based mental health treatments.

The Fit for the Future 10-year health plan provides a national framework that can guide the development of more accessible, integrated, and evidence-based mental health treatments.

By prioritizing community-based care, school involvement, and digital access, the plan encourages treatment models that are adaptable, early-intervention focused, and closer to where people live and learn. It supports a shift toward multidisciplinary, preventative approaches—blending psychological therapies with broader social, educational, and physical health services. This vision promotes the development of treatments that are not only clinically effective but also scalable, inclusive, and responsive to real-world contexts.

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