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Neighbourhood health: reflections from Calderdale

Debs Harkins, Director of Public health at Calderdale Council reflects on Calderdale’s decade long journey to build neighbourhood health through strong relationships, community anchors and integrated local teams. She describes how a democratic, place based and prevention focused approach is improving outcomes, reducing inequalities and embedding health and wellbeing in the everyday lives of communities.

Councillor Ani Stafford-Townsend

I strive to be open and authentic, demonstrating that embracing one’s differences is possible, despite significant challenges.