Positive about public health
Transferring public health to councils has created huge opportunities to improve community wellbeing.
Councillor David Fothergill
Leading on care
Health and wellbeing boards are key to delivering integrated care locally.
Shaping places for healthier lives
The LGA and The Health Foundation have launched a new programme aimed at tackling health inequalities.
Investing in health and care services
The Spending Review provides an opportunity to level up our communities and tackle health inequalities.
Care workers on the frontline
Action is needed on pay, conditions and training to support the people providing vital care services.
Pandemic exposes fragility of social care
The lessons learnt from the past few months will be many and far-reaching. None will be more important than the fragility of the social care system.
Youth Parliament decisions make a real difference
This summer, Somerset County Council’s cabinet will be notching up a first when we welcome a group of young people to learn how they have been making important decisions about things that affect them and their peers.