The framework sets out a collective approach, over 2025 – 2035, to improving Scotland’s health and reduce health inequalities, especially the life expectancy gap between the most deprived 20% of local areas and the national average. Taking a cross-government and cross-sector approach to improving the key building blocks of health including good early years and education; good work and income; healthy places; and equitable health care, with a focus on whole system preventative action. This framework was developed in collaboration with COSLA, NHS, local authorities, and various stakeholders.