Local Government Association

As part of our 10 years of children's public health in local government interviews, Greg Fell, President of the Association of Directors of Public Health discusses the impact councils have had on child health over the past 10 years but also the challenges they face over the next decade.

As part of our 10 years of children's public health in local government interviews, Ruth Tennant, Director of Public Health, Education and Inclusion at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, has a unique perspective on children’s health. Her role at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council covers both public health and schools, she discusses what the experience has taught her.

As part of our 10 years of children's public health in local government interviews, Sallyann Sutton, Professional Officer at the School and Public Health Nurses Association shares how school nurses have been innovators in local government and why more funding is needed so they can unleash their potential.

As part of our 10 years of children's public health in local government interviews, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health President Professor Steve Turner shares why he believes there is so much more to come from local government in terms of improving child health.

As part of our 10 years of children's public health in local government interviews, Alison Morton, Chief Executive Officer for the Institute of Health Visiting and frontline health visitor Rebecca Price discuss how innovation is offering hope in what has been and remains a challenging period for the profession.

As part of our 10 years of children's public health in local government interviews, Sarah Muckle, Director of Wellbeing, Public Health and Communities at Essex County Council discusses why the move of public health into councils has allowed closer working with other key services such as children’s social care, schools and planning.

As part of our 10 years of children's public health in local government interviews, Association of Directors of Children’s Services President Andy Smith discusses how his colleagues have benefitted from working alongside public health teams and while finances remain tight, he believes together children’s services and public health can help address health inequalities.

To mark ten years of children's public health being back within in local government, we have commissioned a series of interviews with thought leaders from across the sector on their thoughts on the impact made and what more can be done to support children.