These projects will build on the services and resources already in place in the ten locations involved so as to develop a primary care team which will include general practitioners, nurses/midwives, health care assistants, home helps, an occupational therapist, physiotherapist, a social worker and administrative personnel. This is only one of the first steps along the way. The strategy takes a long-term view, looking forward over the next ten years or so. For many reasons it is appropriate that we take an incremental approach to achieving change, rather than trying to transform things overnight. This implementation period recognises that there are major structural changes which must occur in order for the new primary care model to be implemented. It is also necessary to ensure that the required numbers of health professionals are trained and retained in the system over the coming decade and beyond to meet anticipated needs.