Case studies

Whilst COVID-19 is having significant impacts on the lives of residents and the city region of Greater Manchester as a whole, we know that the nature and extent of these impacts are not being evenly experienced across the population. National research into these issues exists but lacks the level of detail authorities in Greater Manchester knew they needed to identify those affected most, the issues they face, the support they need, and do determine how best communications and support should be targeted.

The environmental health team at Rushmoor Borough Council made it their priority to support local shop owners and kept them up to date with the ever changing guidance and went the extra mile to deliver lateral flow tests.

A new health and wellbeing service for children and families will embed the insights learnt from a three-year pilot aimed at tackling childhood obesity in one of the most deprived wards.

By helping establish a new partnership with the local NHS and voluntary sector, Ribble Valley District Council has started championing healthy living and wellbeing in its rural communities. This case study shows how district councils have improved the health of their local areas.

An interview with Stephen Gunther, Director of Public Health, Walsall Council.

An interview with Professor Steve Maddern, Director of Public Health, Swindon Borough Council.

An interview with Louise Wallace, Director of Public Health, North Yorkshire Council.

An interview with Jason Strelitz, Corporate Director for Adults and Health, London Borough of Newham.

An interview with Director of Public Health (Greater Lincolnshire) Professor Derek Ward

An interview with Professor Ivan Browne, Director of Public Health, Leicester City Council.