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PREVENTION

Call for evidence on Cross-Government mental health strategy

By Lee Peart 18 May 2026

A call for evidence has been launched on a new cross-Government mental health strategy.

INTEGRATED CARE

Breaking down the silos

By Lee Peart 15 May 2026

Breaking down systemic silos is key to tackling health inequalities, an event run by The King’s Fund has heard.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Full in-tray

By Lee Peart 12 May 2026

Newly elected ADASS president Phil Holmes shares his views on neighbourhood health, ICB restructuring, joined up commissioning, the Casey Commission and the National Care Service.

PUBLIC HEALTH

Stop smoking alliance shortlisted for health inequalities award

By Lee Peart 12 May 2026

A stop smoking initiative in Bristol has been shortlisted in the Innovation in Reducing Health Inequalities category of HM sister title The MJ’s Achievement Awards.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Warning over financial risks faced by children's care providers

By Martin Ford 06 May 2026

Some of the largest children’s social care providers could be vulnerable to financial shocks, according to analysis published today.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Neighbourhood health about 'changing the culture in the NHS', says DHSC

By Lee Peart 29 April 2026

DHSC director for neighbourhood health Paul Maubach has said a change in NHS culture is needed to deliver the Government’s 10-Year Health Plan.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Oxfordshire County Council launches 10-year learning disabilities plan

By Lee Peart 28 April 2026

A 10-year plan to support adults with learning disabilities has been launched by Oxfordshire County Council and its partners.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

New ADASS president to set out his vision

By Lee Peart 28 April 2026

Incoming president Phil Holmes will set out his vision at the Association of Directors of Adult Social Care (ADASS) Spring Seminar today.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Solace urges Better Care Fund rethink

By Dan Peters 23 April 2026

Council chief executives have called for an urgent rethink of how funds like the Better Care Fund are structured, governed and deployed.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Council raises concerns over plans to move children's A&E

By Lee Peart 22 April 2026

West Lancashire Borough Council has vowed to challenge a decision to move the children’s Accident and Emergency department at Ormskirk Hospital to Southport Hospital.