Public health

The transfer of public health from the NHS to local government and Public Health England (PHE) is one of the most significant extensions of local government powers and duties in a generation. It represents a unique opportunity to change the focus from treating sickness to actively promoting health and wellbeing.

Case Studies

Wolverhampton City Council: Applying behavioural science principles as quick wins to COVID work

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council: Community centred approaches to COVID-19 

The London Borough of Havering: Using the COM-B framework to develop a vaccine take up strategy

News

LGA responds to Covid autumn winter plan

LGA responds to COVID-19 vaccination for 12-15 year olds

LGA responds to latest sexually transmitted infections data

Publications

Must Know: Treatment and recovery for people with drug or alcohol problems

Applying behavioural insights to improve COVID vaccination uptake: a guide for c...

Public health annual report 2021: rising to the challenges of COVID-19

Loneliness, social isolation and COVID-19

Briefings, responses, legislation & guides