City population living longer
People in Sheffield are living longer, and exceeding the
lives of others in major cities around the country.
New research data for 1998-2000 shows that the average
man in Sheffield can expect to live to the age of 74, and
women to the age of 80. Sheffield First for Health is determined
to sustain this improvement and, at the same time, reduce
the very considerable differences in life expectancy between
the poorest and wealthiest wards in the city.
The Partnership is working to ensure record levels of investment
being made in the NHS by the government become sustainable,
long-term economic benefits. There will be thousands more
doctors, nurses and other staff, huge investment in information
management and technology, and the development of state
of the art buildings and facilities. The NHS is one of the
fastest growing sectors in the UK economy and this increases
in investment presents wider opportunities for the city
as a whole.
The NHS is working on a South Yorkshire-wide initiative
with Yorkshire Forward pursuing the procurement of goods
and services to benefit the local economy. Andy Buck, chair
of Sheffield First for Health explains: "We believe
local companies may be able to feature more prominently
in the NHS supply chain, through which, in Sheffield alone,
we invest some £150 million each year. This may also
contribute to regional growth within the key clusters currently
being nurtured by Yorkshire Forward."
february 2004
October 02, 2006 
