title: Big ideas come to fruition.
abstract: Our health and care services face a number of challenges in 2017. People are living longer and the population is ageing. While this is to be celebrated, older people are more likely to develop healthcare conditions that can restrict their lives and independence.
authors.affiliation: NHS England.
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Roberts
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans