This paper discusses the Neath Port Talbot Annual
Health Report 2001/2002. Neath Port Talbot Local Health Group (NPT LHG)
has been actively involved in developing and implementing key elements of the Health Improvement
Programme within the Neath Port Talbot area. The Health Improvement Programme (HIP) is a five-year strategic programme required of every health authority in Wales. This published plan informs and guides work across Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend, and Swansea to improve health and the range and quality of health services. It also details national and
local priorities and targets, which it will aim to address in partnership with partner organizations.