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Tackling health inequalities: the essential role of local government

Health inequalities are the stark and often unjust differences in health outcomes seen across various population groups. These disparities may present themselves as variations in life expectancy, the prevalence of chronic diseases, and access to healthcare services. These inequalities are shaped by a myriad of factors, including socio-economic status, ethnicity, geography, and lifestyle choices.

LG Challenge 2025

LG Challenge sees ten local government officers take part in a series of real-life challenges hosted by councils around the country.

SAN Knowledge Exchange

As the main SAN meetings take place quarterly, members at this session suggested further opportunities to meet and discuss critical topics within their work areas. This has led to proposed ‘Knowledge Exchange’ opportunities between quarterly SAN meetings.