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Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016 (Get in on the Act)

An introduction to the Act and summary of the main issues on which the Local Government Association (LGA) lobbied.

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Tackling poor oral health in children: local government's public health role

Large numbers of young children have teeth extracted under general anaesthesia in hospital because of dental decay.

Childcare Act 2016 (Get in on the Act)

An introduction to the Act and summary of the main issues on which the Local Government Association (LGA) lobbied.

Health, work and health related worklessness - a guide for local authorities

This briefing provides local councillors with a strong business case to address health related worklessness and promote workplace health in their local authority (LA).

The Digital Experts programme: An interim evaluation

This report presents an interim evaluation of the Local Government Association's (LGA) Digital Experts programme. The programme was established in March 2015 when, following a comprehensive bidding and assessment process, the LGA agreed to fund 27 projects involving 42 councils.

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Charting progress on the health devolution journey

Early lessons from Greater Manchester

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Psychoactive Substances Act: A council guide

The Psychoactive Substances Act came into effect on 26 May 2016. The Act bans the production, distribution, sale and supply of psychoactive substances. The LGA lobbied for a ban of psychoactive substances and supported the Act as it progressed through Parliament and became law.

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Education and Adoption Act 2016 (Get in on the Act)

An introduction to the Act and summary of the main issues on which the Local Government Association (LGA) lobbied.

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Public health's role in local government and NHS integration

Making the case for greater engagement of public health in supporting integration.

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The community pharmacy offer for improving the public's health

A briefing for local government and health and wellbeing boards

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