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Improving the nation’s health: striking the right balance between national and local

Sally Warren reflects on the findings of the Health Devolution Commission, which considered the role of ‘health in all policies’ and the balance between local and national action.

By Sally Warren - 27 August 2020 4-minute read

Devo-London: free at last?

London’s devolution deal is the result of years of effort and negotiation. Chris Naylor looks at the opportunities it presents for improving health and care services – and the opportunities it may have missed.

By Chris Naylor - 24 November 2017

Bottom up, top down, middle out: transforming health and care in Greater Manchester

Local care organisations in Greater Manchester are working to improve health and care services for their local populations. Anna Charles shares reflections from a learning network of LCO leaders.

By Anna Charles - 21 November 2017

Learning from others: devolved governance in the Australian state of Victoria

The health care system in Victoria, Australia, delivers good results compared with other states, but there are still areas where improvements could be made.

By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 18 November 2015

Devolution – silver bullet or Swiss cheese?

Health has found itself caught up in government's latest big idea. But what does devolution really mean for the NHS?

By Helen McKenna - 12 November 2015

Inequalities in life expectancy over time: the importance of place and devolution

Tackling persistent inequalities requires consistent, sustainable action and intervention, which in turn requires stable, committed system leadership with a focus on population health systems.

By David Buck - 20 August 2015

What Devo Manc could mean for health, social care and wellbeing in Greater Manchester

Last week’s announcement of plans to devolve responsibility for health and social care to statutory organisations in Greater Manchester is a bold initiative that could bring substantial benefits if implemented well.

By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 2 March 2015

How are health and wellbeing boards shaping up to their new responsibilities?

As implementation of the government’s controversial health reforms draws near, Richard Humphries looks at how health and wellbeing boards are shaping up.

By Richard Humphries - 20 March 2013

Learning from devolution: looking across the border on alcohol policy

David Buck asks whether the government should be looking towards Scotland and considering minimum pricing on alcohol.

By David Buck - 23 January 2012

Are health and wellbeing boards part of the solution?

One aspect of the Health and Social Care Bill that has attracted remarkably little controversy is the proposal for health and wellbeing boards. But are they really part of the solution?

By Richard Humphries - 5 May 2011

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