Councils and fire chiefs have warned that reckless thrill-seekers leaping from structures as high as 65 feet into water risk fatal injuries or serious disability, after a surge in the dangerous activity during the summer holidays.
Public health services, including sexual health services and school nurses, are to remain with councils, rather than be transferred back to the NHS, the Government has confirmed.
MPs have recommended the establishment of a national sexual health strategy, to help both providers and commissioners deliver sexual health services to a high quality and consistent level.
Measures including limiting the availability of sugary drinks in schools, price increases, easy-to-read labels, better product placement in supermarkets, offering healthier alternatives and community campaigns are all helping reduce the consumption of sugary drinks, according to a recent report.
Councils continue to help people lead healthier lives since taking on responsibility for public health.
The Government has launched a consultation on a ‘public health duty’ to raise concerns about children at risk of becoming involved in knife crime.
Local authority delivery of public health is effective, accountable, efficient and offers great value for money.
As ever, this last month in Westminster has been busy for local government.
The partnership approach of landmark public health legislation, which significantly improved sanitary conditions and reduced disease, remains as relevant today as it did 170 years ago.