health and wellbeing
Child poverty strategy published
The Government’s new UK-wide ‘Tackling Child Poverty’ strategy aims to lift more than half a million children out of poverty through measures including expanding childcare for families on Universal Credit, cost savings on baby formula, and ending the long-term placement of families in B&B accommodation.
Clay Cross Active: A Flagship Community Hub Driving Health, Wellbeing and Regeneration in North East Derbyshire
In July 2025, the doors of Clay Cross Active, a revolutionary new leisure and wellbeing hub, opened for the first time in Derbyshire. The £26.3m project acts as a blueprint for local authorities wishing to embrace the co-location of health, social, and wellbeing services, and is set to transform the lives of the local community it has been tailored to serve.
Ban on selling high-caffeine drinks to U16s
The Government has launched a consultation on proposals to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16 in England.
Transforming health and wellbeing
Moving power out of Westminster and back into our communities was a key manifesto pledge of this Labour Government, and the NHS 10 Year Health Plan for England does just that.
Embedding health into planning
The places in which we live, work and socialise have a profound impact on our health. From access to green space and active travel, to the quality of housing and community infrastructure, the built environment plays a crucial role in shaping our wellbeing.
