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A breath of fresh air - towards a smokefree nation

Blog post from Councillor David Fothergill as he looks back at the introduction of the smokefree workplaces and indoor public spaces legislation in 2007, local government’s successful role and how it continues to be seen as a watershed moment for public health

"It's time to make prevention across public services a reality"

Daniel Sperrin is a partner in Newton Europe’s public sector practice, with a focus on its local government and health sectors. He provides strategic leadership to major change programmes across adult social care, integrated care and health, children’s services, and housing. This is his blog on prevention for the Better Care Fund Support Programme.

Care and health career academies hub

Here, you’ll find resources, guidance and case studies developed to provide practical advice and insights from existing academies. These were developed to support places that are in the process of, or considering, developing a career academy.