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The prime minister’s push for greater devolution and a focus on local outcomes is cause for optimism in the drive to support healthier lives.
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Explore data for your local authority and neighbourhood
The Health Foundation will be exhibiting at the LGA Annual Conference and Exhibition 2026 event on 7-9 July 2026
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2 years since taking office and 1 year since its 10-Year Health Plan, how is Labour's health mission progressing?
This event, co-hosted by LSE Health Policy, CPEC and The Health Foundation will bring together an expert panel to discuss the challenges and prospects for greater integration as these reforms take sha...
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Three key areas where local action can help address ill health and economic inactivity in young people.
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A look at the opportunities created by the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act and what will be required to realise its full potential.
About 6 mins
Nina Hemmings and Dr Luisa Pettigrew explore the framework’s main priorities and potential risks, with a focus on the implications for general practice.
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Katherine Merrifield explores whether the move to give the mayors of Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire greater oversight of ICBs marks a new phase in health devolution.
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Five takeaways from local approaches to embedding health benefits in economic development.