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A vision for population health: towards a healthier future
Report

A vision for population health: Towards a healthier future

We need to move away from a system just focused on diagnosing and treating illness towards one that is based on promoting wellbeing and preventing ill health. Our report sets out a new vision for population health.
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By David Buck et al - 27 November 2018
Report

The role of cities in improving population health: international insights

Drawing on international case studies, this report explores the role of cities in improving population health and the conditions needed for success.
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By Chris Naylor et al - 15 June 2018
Article

Stalling life expectancy in the UK

The stalling of improvements in life expectancy in the UK since 2011, highlighted again in the most recent data, has prompted much comment and speculation. We must look at austerity and beyond for underlying causes, says Veena Raleigh.
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By Veena Raleigh - 28 September 2018
Commissioned report

The Montefiore Health System in New York: a case study

The Montefiore Health System in the Bronx, New York, has found ways of helping even the most deprived by stepping beyond the bounds of conventional health services. Our report explores the system in detail.
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By Ben Collins - 27 July 2018
Article

It’s time for a new deal between the public and the NHS

The 70th anniversary of the NHS is an opportunity to reflect on its enduring popularity and to ask what people can expect from the service and what their obligations are in return, says Chris Ham.
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 5 July 2018
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The Montefiore Health System in New York: integrated care and the fight for social justice

The Montefiore Health System in the Bronx, New York, has found ways of helping even the most deprived by stepping beyond the bounds of conventional health services.
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By Ben Collins - 25 April 2018
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Local authority public health prescribed activity call for evidence: The King's Fund response

David Buck responds on behalf of The King's Fund to the Department of Health and Social Care's local authority public health prescribed activity call for evidence. 
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By David Buck - 17 April 2018
Report

Tackling multiple unhealthy risk factors: emerging lessons from practice

Our report shares learning and insight from services that are using innovative ways to address the problem of multiple unhealthy behaviours – around tobacco use, alcohol consumption, diet and physical activity – in the population.
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By Harry Evans et al - 1 March 2018
Diagram showing the four main approaches to working with communities in improving health.
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Communities and health

The role of communities in improving population health is receiving increasing, and long overdue, attention in health policy and practice. This piece gives an overview of the different approaches to working with communities for health.
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By David Buck et al - 14 February 2018
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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
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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
Report

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
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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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