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"The disproportionate impact of pharmacy closures on more deprived areas risks widening already stark health inequalities.

"Including menopause in the NHS Health Check is a positive step towards normalising conversations, improving early intervention, and reducing the stigma that still surrounds this natural life stage.

"This roll out is a significant move that will improve access to emergency contraception, by providing quick, confidential, and free options for women.

“The Tobacco and Vapes Bill progressing through Parliament, presents a unique opportunity to protect future generations from the harms of smoking.

At the 10-year milestone of children’s public health responsibilities moving to local authorities, the Local Government Association (LGA) is urging the Government to commit to public health in the Autumn Budget to meet the ambition of raising the ‘healthiest generation of children’, with strong leadership and sustained investment.

Today, Keep Britain Working published their review into state of the UK's workforce. Reacting to the review, the LGA highlighted the importance of public health in a health workforce, and the crucial role of councils in delivering it.

"The Government must urgently commit to a national 10-year sexual and reproductive health strategy, as we have previously called for, backed by sustainable funding.

“The silent health crisis among men is a pressing issue for society, but with sustained attention and collective action, we can ensure that more men receive the support they need to lead longer, happier and healthier lives.”

The latest figures published today show that the number of adults in contact with treatment services for drug and alcohol misuse in 2024/25 was up by six per cent on the previous year.

"Councils are committed to using this funding to improve the lives of local people and tackle the root causes of poor health."