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

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

“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.

“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.

“Tooth decay is largely preventable, yet it remains the most common oral disease affecting children and young people across England.

“These stark statistics should act as a wake-up call about the impact of alcohol on our general health, including for those with alcohol-related conditions, such as reaching out to people who have not yet been in treatment.

“This survey paints a deeply concerning picture of the challenges faced by families with babies and young children. Rising levels of need and complexity, coupled with a decline in the health visiting workforce, are leaving many without the critical early support that can transform lives.

In its submission to the consultation on the 10-year plan for the health service, the LGA says that a standalone plan which prioritises and recognises the full value of adult social care is crucial to giving the Government’s ambitions for our NHS the best chance of success.

“Tuberculosis is a preventable and treatable disease which disproportionately affects those who are the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in society."