Wandworth Local Health and Care Plan - October 2019

22 Good mental health is the foundation for living well and there is a clear link between an individuals mental and physical wellbeing. We know the impact of a person’s mental and physical health, their social and environmental surroundings (including employment, housing and factors such as loneliness and isolation) influence the uptake of unhealthy behaviours. These in turn go on to account for a high proportion of disease and long term health issues such as diabetes. The prevalence of diabetes in Wandsworth is driven by demographics and related to lifestyle choices. The subsequent impact of poor health and mental wellbeing results in huge costs to the individual, the economy and the health and social care system. Our work - Live Well