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formatted-text--padding-remove-top\">\n\t<div class=\"container container--large\">\n\t\t<h2>Identifying issues has helped find solutions<\/h2>\n<p>Martin Westerby, head of public health programs at Central Bedfordshire Council, emphasised that these four factors\u2014smoking, obesity, inactivity, and alcohol misuse\u2014are major contributors to premature mortality and health inequalities, increasing the demand for health and social care services.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Westerby noted the tendency for individuals experiencing one of these issues to also face multiple related health challenges.<\/p>\n<p>However, accessing support services typically requires navigating each service independently, which can be cumbersome and inefficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"formatted-text  formatted-text--padding-remove-top\">\n\t<div class=\"container container--large\">\n\t\t<h2>Joined up thinking and a joined up strategy<\/h2>\n<p>To address this, Public Health is developing an Integrated Behavior Change Service (IBCS) across Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, and Milton Keynes.<\/p>\n<p>This initiative aims to consolidate various support services into a single integrated point of contact, simplifying the process for residents to receive the necessary support.<\/p>\n<p>The IBCS will initially focus on creating quit smoking services, weight management programs (referred to as healthy weight services), and NHS health checks, with plans to make these services flexible and adaptable to individual needs.<\/p>\n<p>Central Bedfordshire Council is leading the development of the IBCS, with the service expected to launch in April 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The integration of these services is anticipated to streamline access to health support, reduce health inequalities, and improve overall public health outcomes in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"formatted-text  formatted-text--padding-remove-top\">\n\t<div 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