Smyth, Breda2017-04-072017-04-072017-03Smyth B., Marsden P., Donohue F., Kavanagh P., Kitching A., Feely E., Collins L., Cullen L., Sheridan A., Evans D., Wright P., O'Brien S., Migone C. (2017) Planning for Health: Trends and Priorities to Inform Health Service Planning 2017. Report from the Health Service Executive.9.78179E+12https://hdl.handle.net/10147/621262Translation of health data, evidence and intelligence into a utility of knowledge is essential to enrich the planning process and ensure the direction of travel at this time of reform in our health system is population focused. The aim of this paper is to set out a clear and comprehensive overview of the imminent demographic pressures which our Health Service will encounter in 2017 and continue to do so over the next five years to 2022. In addition we have examined areas of service that are growing and highlighted elements of unmet demand and need where appropriate and possible. All current and relevant population and Health Service datasets are examined, interrogated and translated. This is achieved by applying a standardised approach using consistent methodologies and population projections across all areas of service at a national level. This is essential for equity based Health Service planning. We have developed this paper in partnership with our colleagues across HSE Divisions and I would like to thank them for their valuable input into this process. This year we are presenting this information in two separate formats. The comprehensive document which includes all chapters and appendices is available online at the following link (www.hse.ie/eng/services/publications/planningforhealth.pdf) Our print version incorporates the key messages only from each of the chapters. It is important when reading ‘Key Messages’ to be cognisant of the assumptions and contextual basis of these analyses.enCC-BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/HEALTH SERVICES AND THEIR MANAGEMENTHEALTH SERVICE PLANNINGReport