Newsletter | Preventative Healthcare: What the UK Can Learn from Japan


Preventative Healthcare: What the UK Can Learn from Japan
ISSUE 21 | From ‘sick care’ to ‘health care’

A Fresh Look at Preventative Healthcare – Through the Eyes of SIIFIC Intern Scarlett Gilbey

Written by Scarlett Gilbey, a UK-based intern on her second stay in Japan, this article offers a refreshing perspective on how Japan’s approach to preventative healthcare weaves wellness into daily life.

Through her research experience at SIIFIC, Scarlett explores what the UK can learn from Japan’s shift from “sick-care” to “wellness-care.” From digital health initiatives and community engagement to a culture that values social connection, she highlights how Japan’s model provides inspiration for building healthier societies.

Aligned with SIIFIC’s mission to create Wellness Equity, a world where everyone can live better, this article invites readers to rethink how prevention, wellness, and social capital can work together to shape the future of healthcare.

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Preventative Healthcare: What the UK Can Learn from Japan