Case studies

This compilation of case studies shows how local authorities are continuing to make progress on improving health and wellbeing and tackling health inequalities since public health was formally transferred in April 2013. It follows last year's compilation, Public health transformation nine months on: bedding in and reaching out.

This resource describes how public health in a number of councils has started to use the opportunities of a local government setting to improve health and wellbeing.

Summary

Interviews with Tina Holtby, Licensing Manager and Jemma Dann, Food Standards Officer

Summary London Borough of Camden Council and NHS Camden (the local primary care trust (PCT)) have prepared ‘Good food for Camden: the healthy and sustainable food strategy 2009 to 2012'. Camden's Good Food Partnership has 178 member organisations and individuals, and has been instrumental in both informing and delivering the strategy.

One family's experience A single mother aged 47 and son aged 17. Referral was made to the project by Rochdale Borough wide Housing (the local ALMO)

Strengthening communities through increased female participation in physical activity Creating and developing healthy and sustainable places and communities Summary

Child sexual exploitation (CSE) is a terrible crime with destructive and far reaching consequences for victims, their families, and society.

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection which affects around two to three per cent of sexually active young adults. Rates are higher in young people from deprived neighbourhoods.

Interview with Steve Miller, Head of Public Protection, London Borough of Newham.