Increase in public health grants
The Government has said its public health grant allocations to councils, published in February, will deliver a real-terms increase of more than 4 per cent over 2023/24 and 2024/25.
health and social care
Improving health and care services
More focus is needed on prevention and the funding of adult social care.
Councils vital to vaccine uptake
Winter is approaching, and with it comes a seasonal increase in respiratory infections.
A trusted voice
Like many councillors, I hold a number of roles, and these help me to get to know my local communities and support my work as a councillor.
Integration ‘requires resources and commitment’
Adequate resources and a shared long-term commitment by the NHS, ministers and councils will be needed to deliver on government plans for integrating health and care, the LGA has warned.