Children and young people's health

The 2012 Health and Social Care Act transferred public health responsibilities from the NHS to local government, it presents an opportunity for local authorities to work with the health, voluntary and community sector to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people.

Case Studies

Improving MMR uptake through targeted community engagement: Wigan Council

Wakefield's approach to tackling the rising prevalence of tooth decay and obesity in children

Embedding a Mental Health Support Team in the Educational Psychology service.

News

LGA responds to ban on selling high-caffeine energy drinks to children

LGA responds to Social Market Foundation report on child hunger

LGA responds to NAO report on childhood obesity

Publications

Must knows: Children and young people's mental health

Council social care support for people with lifelong disabilities

A whole systems approach to tackling childhood tooth decay

Improving transition from children to adult mental health services

Briefings, responses, legislation & guides