The growing UK population together with demographic changes is challenging health and social care services. Health services are being reconfigured in response to this, drawing on the NHS Five Year Forward View to meet the increased demand. The 3-year review of progress outlined progress towards the intended transformations to manage growing demand while also recognising the constraints of financial sustainability. ... Importantly, planning is needed to ensure that the growing need for palliative care can be met. To read the full article, log in using your MPFT NHS OpenAthens details.