DHSC told us it did not view providing more resources, or redirecting them from elsewhere, as a substantive part of the solution to the lack of progress with prevention. Instead, it considers that a shift towards prevention might be achieved through longer-term changes in culture, public attitudes and the legislative environment.36 There is a role for GPs to advise patients, and hospitals might choose to reach out into communities to carry out preventative measures.37 NHSE told us it viewed t...

DHSC told us it did not view providing more resources, or redirecting them from elsewhere, as a substantive part of the solution to the lack of progress with prevention. Instead, it considers that a shift towards prevention might be achieved through longer-term changes in culture, public attitudes and the legislative environment.36 There is a role for GPs to advise patients, and hospitals might choose to reach out into communities to carry out preventative measures.37 NHSE told us it viewed the 10-year health plan as 33 Q 29 34 C&AG’s Report, para 4.14 35 C&AG’s Report, para 4.20 36 Q32 37 Q 32 14 an opportunity to crystallise ambitions aroun Type: conclusion | Number: 21 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: 5.4 Prevention is one of the 'three shifts' the Secretary of State has set out as strategic ambitions for the health systemin England. Measures for supporting the prevention shift are being considered in context of the work of the 10 Year Health Plan. The governm