Public health

The transfer of public health from the NHS to local government and Public Health England (PHE) is one of the most significant extensions of local government powers and duties in a generation. It represents a unique opportunity to change the focus from treating sickness to actively promoting health and wellbeing.

Case Studies

Darlington: Vaccination bus offers easier route to COVID-19 jabs

Third sector support for those working with older people - Leeds City Council

Warrington: Working side-by-side with public health

News

LGA responds to new community funding to encourage vaccine take-up

LGA: Extend outbreak funding as part of Plan B to protect local contact tracing support

LGA: Councils key to success of vaccine uptake a year on from first vaccine dose

Publications

Must Know: Treatment and recovery for people with drug or alcohol problems

Applying behavioural insights to improve COVID vaccination uptake: a guide for c...

Public health annual report 2021: rising to the challenges of COVID-19

Loneliness, social isolation and COVID-19

Briefings, responses, legislation & guides