Briefings and responses

Obesity continues to be a key public health challenge for both councils and wider public finances. It is estimated that the NHS spends £6.5 billion on obesity-related health care each year, whilst the cost to wider society is estimated to be £27 billion per year. Under a backdrop of public health grant reductions, councils have spent over £1billion tackling child and adult obesity since responsibility for public health transferred to councils in 2013.

On 3 July, the Government launched a new 10 Year Health Plan, which is summarised in this briefing. It draws out the key points relevant to local government and sets out our immediate LGA response.

The LGA welcomes the Government’s announcement of the first-ever Men’s Health Strategy for England. Men face significantly higher rates of serious health conditions and premature death compared to women.

These FAQs are not an exhaustive list. We will continue to add new questions and answers as and when they arise.

Consultation response from the Local Government Association (LGA)

The LGA recognises the ambition to reform the National Health Service (NHS) and improve how services are delivered.