Local Government Association

Jo Bibby, Director of Health at The Health Foundation explores what the building blocks of young people's mental health are as part of our series of think pieces on children and young people's mental health.

Adult social care information and advice are essential and getting them right means that people are more likely to be able to make informed choices and access the right support at the right time and place. This can make a big difference for someone and ultimately can improve their health and wellbeing. It also helps councils to manage and prioritise their assessment processes and resources.

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Councils are facing an inflationary storm. Without Government action, councils face difficult choices such as raising council tax alongside cutting the local services our communities – and economy – rely on.

As part of our series of independent think pieces on children and young people's mental health, Alison Penny, Assistant Director for Wellbeing at the National Children’s Bureau explores local and national responses to the challenges in children and young people’s mental health and what can we learn from wider principles of systems intervention.

Sallyann Sutton, Interim Professional Officer for the School and Public Health Nurses Association (SAPHNA), as part of our series of think pieces on children and young people's mental health explores what can we do to develop a mental health system that works for children.

Blog post from Councillor David Fothergill on the government's smoke-free ambition and the importance of curbing the devastating health impacts of smoking.

Blog post from Councillor David Fothergill, Councillor Louise Gittins and Councillor Darren Rodwell on the environmental and health impacts of disposable vapes.