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The district council contribution to public health: A time of challenge and opportunity

This report, commissioned by District Councils' Network, focuses on district councils role in promoting public health through some of their key functions and enabling roles.
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By David Buck et al - 19 November 2015
Report

Devolution: What it means for health and social care in England

This briefing describes the origins of devolution and explores key policy and implementation questions in relation to health and social care.
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By Helen McKenna et al - 11 November 2015
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Inequalities in life expectancy: Changes over time and implications for policy

This report from David Buck and David Maguire explores how the relationship between income deprivation and life expectancy has changed over time and looks at the impact of other variables such as employment, housing deprivation, binge drinking and diet.
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By David Buck et al - 11 August 2015
Article

The health inequality challenge

With the right local leadership and central government support, localism could help address the broad range of factors that drive health inequalities in a particular area, writes David Buck.
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By David Buck - 14 July 2015
Article

Integration with health could be staging post to devolved public service budgets

As the post-election dust settles, the Queen’s speech confirms that the integration of health and social care continues as a headline policy commitment, with the better care fund and ‘DevoManc’ as flagship policies intended to make this happen. But will they be enough?
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By Richard Humphries - 10 June 2015
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Cutting the public health budget will cost the NHS

In the spending cuts announced by the chancellor last week the Department of Health did not entirely escape the knife, losing £200 million from its budget from 'non-NHS' sources. It turns out this source will be local government public health spending.
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By David Buck - 10 June 2015
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English devolution: local solutions for a healthy nation

This publication was commissioned by the Local Government Association to capture the thoughts of councillors, directors of public health, providers, commissioners, academics and other key opinion formers on the challenges and opportunities devolution could bring in terms of improving the public's health. Read David Buck's chapter.
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By David Buck - 9 June 2015
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Sustainable Food and the NHS

How can hospitals manage food procurement sustainably and promote healthy eating? Includes a framework for assessing procurement and catering practices and offers recommendations for policies, menu designs and contract specifications.
By Karen Jochelson et al - 10 November 2005
Evidence and consultation

Smoke-free elements of the Health Improvement and Protection Bill: Consultation response

This paper considers the proposed smoking ban outlined in the White Paper 'Choosing Health: Making health choices easier' and argues that it is a form of stewardship needed for the public good.
7 November 2005
Report

Nanny or Steward? The role of government in public health

What actions can governments take to influence individual and collective behaviour to reduce health risks, and how does state intervention impact on public health?
By Karen Jochelson - 6 October 2005
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Community Renewal and Mental Health: Strengthening the links

Aims to help workers supporting people with mental health problems and community stakeholders understand each other's perspectives to produce an integrated approach to boosting social inclusion.
By Marsaili Cameron et al - 1 September 2003
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Ethnic Diversity and Mental Health in London: Recent developments

This paper looks at developments in mental health care for black and minority ethnic communities.
By Frank Keating et al - 1 August 2003
Report

Auditing Age Discrimination: A practical approach to promoting age equality in health and social care

Discrimination against older people is an increasingly high-profile problem, but it can be hard to define. This guide explains how to gather and assess evidence of age discrimination in health.
By Ros Levenson - 1 February 2003
Report

Healthy Neighbourhoods

What can public bodies and local communities do to make sure that neighbourhoods live up to their potential as healthy places to live?
By Natasha Gowman - 1 February 1999
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