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Districts’ role in prevention should be part of mainstream policy

District councils play a central role in social care and health integration and preventative services. We want to ensure that nationally we deliver better outcomes for residents and long-term savings for the public sector. In a groundbreaking report last year,...

Districts’ role in prevention should be part of mainstream policy

In the LGC, 31 August 2016: DCN Chairman Cllr Neil Clarke says districts are well placed to ensure that STPs reflect the health and social care needs of the geographies they cover. If all 201 districts are fully engaged with this agenda, it will deliver a telling and...

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

District councils should be seen as key partners by the NHS and other tiers of local government, recognising their existing critical work in the integration of public health and care systems in England’s shire areas, a renowned health think-tank has advised. The call...

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Districts’ role in prevention should be part of mainstream policy

Districts’ role in prevention should be part of mainstream policy

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

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