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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 …

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Health and wellbeing systems Local Government …

WEBHealth and wellbeing systems. Health and Wellbeing Boards are a statutory forum where political, clinical, professional and community leaders from across the care and health …

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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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Shaping Places for Healthier Lives: about the programme

WEBThe LGA is working in partnership with The Health Foundation on this programme to support local government-led partnerships to tackle the wider determinants of health, …

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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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Liverpool Council: Setting up a network of women’s …

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

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Integrated Care Partnerships: Driving the future vision for …

WEBIntegrated Care Systems (ICSs) became formal partnerships under the Health and Care Act 2022. Defined by their two central governance structures – the …

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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'The community are our eyes and ears'

WEBDirector of Public Health Stephen Gunther said that is because of the team effort behind the scenes, which has seen the whole community pull together to tackle the pandemic. “We …

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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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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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Decision-making: Section 42 Safeguarding Adults Enquiries

WEBThe range of perspectives • Local Authorities as decision makers on Section 42 Enquiries • Insights from data professionals. How far are data and practice aligned?

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Westminster Hall Debate, Youth Homelessness, 1 May 2024

WEBOver recent decades, construction of new homes has failed to keep pace with population growth and social changes. At the same time, there are currently not enough …

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