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Health and wellbeing systems Local Government Association

Between October and November 2021, we undertook a national survey of Health and Wellbeing Boards (HWBs) with two core aims: to provide a … See more

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URL: https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/partners-care-and-health/care-and-health-improvement/health-and-wellbeing-systems

A ‘local first’ public health system

WebThe reform of Public Health England (PHE), the new UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and forthcoming legislation on the statutory basis of integrated care …

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Salutogenesis Local Government Association

WebAntonovsky's explanation of the health continuum and the salutogenic direction. The philosophical question trying to respond to what creates health, in addition, having a …

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Public health annual report 2021: rising to the challenges of …

WebDr Jeanelle De Gruchy President, Association of Directors of Public Health . Kings Fund and The Health Foundation, COVID-19 and the public health system project …

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What is good health

WebThe longstanding definition of health from the World Health Organization (WHO) formulated in 1948 is ‘ a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the …

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Partners in Care and Health Local Government Association

WebThe Local Government Association and Association of Directors of Adult Social Services are Partners in Care and Health (PCH), working with other well-respected organisations. …

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Health inequalities: Deprivation and poverty and COVID-19

WebCOVID-19 has exacerbated these widely felt inequalities. Office for National Statistics (ONS) data shows that people who live in the most deprived areas of England and Wales are …

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Healthwatch resources Local Government Association

WebThe aim of local Healthwatch is to give citizens and communities a stronger voice to influence and challenge how health and social care services are provided within their …

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Liverpool Council: Setting up a network of women’s health hubs

WebSexual and Reproductive Health Commissioning Lead. Liverpool City Council. [email protected]. Liverpool City Council has worked with the local NHS …

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Health inequalities: Deprivation and poverty

WebHealth inequalities: Deprivation and poverty and COVID-19. The unequal impact of the coronavirus in our communities can be measured by rates of mortality among the most …

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Health, work and health related worklessness

WebLocal government’s ambition is to enable everyone to achieve their potential for a healthy and productive life. The connection between employment and health is pivotal to so …

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Public health annual report 2023: Supporting communities in …

WebEach year, an overall theme is chosen for the public health annual report and this year there was only one option – the cost of living pressures, its impact on …

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Get in on the Act: Health and Care Act 2022

WebThe Health and Care Bill was published in July 2021. Explanatory Notes to the Bill describe how it provides a new legislative framework to facilitate greater …

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Quick guide to understanding what constitutes a safeguarding …

WebThe safeguarding concerns multi-agency framework proposes a cross sector understanding of what constitutes a safeguarding concern. Its purpose is to support effective multi …

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THE IMPACT OF HOMELESSNESS ON HEALTH

Web4 One in five adults reports a housing problem eg, affordability in the last five years, which had a negative impact on their mental health Shelter, 2017

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Prevention Local Government Association

WebPrimary prevention: Taking action to reduce the incidence of disease and health problems within the population, either through universal measures that reduce lifestyle risks and …

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Reforming the Mental Health Act white paper 2021

WebThe Government published the Reforming the Mental Health Act white paper in August 2021, which sets out proposed changes to the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) …

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Government and NHS integration in Doncaster

WebHow public health became involved When based in the PCT, public health was central to both NHS strategic planning and joint planning with the council. This role …

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Safeguarding roles and responsibilities: Safeguarding is …

WebApart from adult social care, there are many individuals and organisations involved in safeguarding adults, including integrated care services, neighbours, the …

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Case study: Greenwich – Co-ordinated care – a patient’s story

WebCase study: Greenwich – Co-ordinated care – a patient’s story. Tom, a 45 year old man from south east London, had been living with diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary …

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Health inequalities: Ethnicity case studies

Web24 per cent of Bangladeshi households living in crowded accommodation compared to two per cent of White British. These case studies demonstrate how local …

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