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20 per cent uplift needed for Healthy Start to meet soaring food inflation

“We are asking the Government to consider using the Autumn Statement to uplift the value of the scheme to bring it in line with inflation and review every six months."

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King's Speech: LGA statement on Tobacco and Vapes Bill

"We believe this is a progressive piece of legislation that would undoubtedly impact on smoking prevalence, and ultimately reduce rates of smoking-related disease."

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Wider issues must be tackled in order to support unpaid carers - LGA on Carers UK research

“If we are to achieve our aspirations for all unpaid carers, who are needed in increasing numbers to address the rise in those needing care, and ensure caring doesn’t impact on a carer’s health and wellbeing, we must tackle wider issues within adult social care services."

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LGA on NAO report on drug related harms

Tackling the harm caused by illegal drugs is complex and it is too soon yet to tell if the 2021 Drugs Strategy has been a success or not

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LGA responds to CQC State of Care report

“Everyone should be able to access the care and support they need and not be left waiting or getting stuck in the system."

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LGA on National Child Measurement Programme statistics

Councils have made good progress but more needs to be done especially to reduce the gap between the most and least deprived.

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LGA responds to vaping consultation announcement

Disposable vapes are inherently unsustainable products, meaning an outright ban remains the most effective solution to this problem

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Social care workforce plan needed - LGA on Skills for Care report  

“A dedicated plan to promote, protect, support and develop careers in social care, alongside parity of pay and terms and conditions with the NHS for comparable roles, both strengthen the wellbeing and recognition of those who work in this essential vocation, and benefit the people who draw on care.”

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LGA statement on PM smoking and vaping announcements

"Smoking is the single largest cause of preventable death worldwide and councils stand ready to help the Government achieve its ambition of eliminating smoking in England by 2030.”

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LGA responds to RSPH survey on greater support for investment in public health

“As this survey rightly highlights, we need to invest more in the public health workforce and in preventing the causes of poor health, including through an uplift to councils’ public health grant and a wider review of the adequacy of public health funding."

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