Publications

Making the case for greater engagement of public health in supporting integration.

A briefing for local government and health and wellbeing boards

A series of themes and more specific elements that help to create healthy-weight environments

Case studies on the use of planning powers to limit hot food takeaway.

Extending influence to promote health and wellbeing

Councils are making use of behavioural insights to improve health.

This document identifies and collates key pieces of evidence about the cost effectiveness of prevention in order to develop the LGA's concept of a Prevention Transformation Fund. About 5 per cent of the entire healthcare budget is spent on prevention.

These nine case studies showcase local government experience of commissioning sexual health services since taking over this responsibility in April 2013. The studies demonstrate how commissioners have grasped the opportunities of having a local government base.

This resource describes how public health in a number of councils has started to use the opportunities of a local government setting to improve health and wellbeing.

Topic specific briefing packs providing guidance and advice to councillors on how preparing for a changing climate can help achieve wider local priorities.