The draft Domestic Abuse Bill is now open for consultation. The draft bill’s provisions include a statutory definition of domestic abuse, a new domestic abuse commissioner and a system of domestic abuse protection notices and protection orders to deter and monitor perpetrators
The health, public health and social care round-up summarises new policy, research and publications that are relevant to elected members and officers interested in health and social care.
By 2046 there will be seven million more people aged over 65 in the United Kingdom, but the changing demographics will impact differently in villages, towns and cities of Britain in ageing. Services will need to plan for the differential pattern of ageing if a crisis is to be averted.
Norway’s healthcare system is complex, but works well and has no waiting lists like in the UK. This Swift Read explores the ins and outs of the system and the concept of patient co-payments, based on an event run by the think tank Nordic Horizons.
This is the fourth in a series of briefings looking at social work services in Scotland. This briefing considers the delivery of social care support services specifically.
The DfE has produced updated advice for schools on supporting the mental health of children and also research on school-based policies on mental health and wellbeing of children and access to local services.
10.2 million people are estimated to live in food deserts in the UK. This briefing looks at the challenges of quantifying and assessing food availability and increasing access to healthy food options in low income areas.
This briefing summarises and comments on the NHS Long Term Plan in relation to local government.
The health, public health and social care round-up summarises new policy, research and publications that are relevant to elected members and officers interested in health and social care.
It is nine months since the Homelessness Reduction Act came into force in England. New government statistics highlight what councils are doing to prevent and relieve homelessness in line with the new legislation.
