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Embedding a research culture within healthcare organisations: Why and how?

09 March 2026

Many senior NHS leaders may fear that research activity will detract from the main business of improving health. However, writes Professor Lisa McNally, director of public health for Worcestershire...

NEIGHBOURHOOD HEALTH

Leading neighbourhood health

By Lee Peart 25 February 2026

Cllr Wendy Taylor, chair of the LGA’s Health and Wellbeing Committee, says local government must be central to the development of a neighbourhood health model

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

From coffee mornings to community health

09 February 2026

Rethinking public health through relationships, by Ansaf Azhar, Oxfordshire County Council’s director of public health and communities

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Time to go beyond social prescribing?

09 February 2026

Rethinking public health through relationships, by Professor Lisa McNally, director of public health for Worcestershire County Council

10-YEAR HEALTH PLAN

The NHS 10-Year Plan: Why listening at scale matters for local government

28 January 2026

Ruth Cousens, chief executive of Thiscovery, outlines what 250,000 voices reveal about prevention, place and the future role of councils.

THE KINGS FUND

Still too many unknowns

By Lee Peart 08 December 2025

Siva Anandaciva, director of policy, events and partnerships, The King’s Fund, gives his take on what the Autumn Budget means for health and social care

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

LGA calls for public health budget boost

By Lee Peart 05 November 2025

Local authority leaders are urging the Government to make significant public health funding commitments in the Autumn Budget to help deliver the ‘healthiest generation of children’.

PUBLIC HEALTH

Campaign launched to boost children's physical activity

By Lee Peart 03 November 2025

A Government campaign has been launched to boost children’s activity this winter.

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Strategic partner

By Lee Peart 13 October 2025

Director of public health for Worcestershire, Professor Lisa McNally, explains how public health teams can be an indispensable strategic partner in the delivery of neighbourhood health.

PUBLIC HEALTH

Wider public health workforce will 'face shortages' without action

By Liz Wells 06 October 2025

The Royal Society of Public Health has revealed that professions such as pest control, food safety, and environmental health are facing recruitment and retention challenges that could 'pose signifi...