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“We are pleased to see new funding for supervised toothbrushing, which is an evidence-based and cost-effective intervention proven to improve children’s oral health.

“Investment in using the latest technology in social care could be transformative for the sector, whether that is for system efficiency, data analytics for prevention or customer service.

The LGA responds to the publication of the Terms of Reference for the Casey Commission on the future of adult social care.

The LGA responds to a Health and Social Care Select Committee report on the cost of inaction on reform of adult social care.

The LGA led calls for a ban on disposable vapes two years ago due to environmental and health concerns.

Sexual health services in England are under unprecedented pressure, with millions of people seeking support, official figures released today reveal.

With temperatures in some parts of the country set to exceed 30C between now and the weekend, people are being urged to “look out for others” and check in on vulnerable and older family, friends and neighbours who are most at risk during hot weather.

Key priorities for government action include ensuring effective integration across NHS and local government; strengthening public health leadership; and eliminating service duplication and cost-shunting

Temperatures in some parts of the country are set to peak at 32C over the next six days, and people are being urged to look out for their vulnerable and older family, friends and neighbours who are most at risk during the hot weather.

“This is tragic news and our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of the child who sadly died.