Care-experienced ‘need better access to physical activity’
A new report has called for care experienced children and young people to have better access to physical activity.
The Editorial Team
Councils delivering on free health checks
A record 1.04 million people aged over 40 were invited to free NHS health checks in the first quarter of this year, as part of a national programme commissioned by local councils.
Supported housing ‘could save NHS millions’
The LGA is urging government to address subsidy rules and invest in supported housing to reduce pressures on health services and ensure effective implementation of the Supported Housing Act 2023.
Rural and deprived areas ‘hit by dental deserts’
Persistent unequal access to NHS dental care is deepening health inequalities in England, with rural and deprived communities particularly struggling to access treatment.
‘Invest in grassroots sports through councils’
The £400 million announced in June’s Spending Review for grassroots sports facilities should be directed towards vital local community assets, such as leisure centres, swimming pools and local gyms.
Residential care costs ‘doubled’
Residential care costs for looked-after children have almost doubled in five years, according to a new report from the National Audit Office.
Holiday programme extended
The Government has announced a £600 million extension of the Holiday Activities and Food programme in England for another three years.