Case studies

In response to the cost-of-living crisis and fuel poverty, South Tyneside implemented a ‘warm bank’ scheme, known initially as Warm Spaces, later renamed Welcoming Places, to provide residents places to stay warm while reducing energy bills.

Dr Matt Pearce took up the Director of Public Health reins at two councils – Reading and West Berkshire The LGA support with several different exercises has helped establish him in his role and support the wider health and care system to focus on prevention Challenges and opportunities have been identified - and strong foundations been put in place

The Cheshire and Merseyside Public Health Collaborative has been working on suicide prevention for more than a decade The LGA has provided support over two phases, helping the collaborative to re-shape its approach to the issue Lead Director of Public Health says help has given the collaborative ‘brain space’ to reflect and adapt

The LGA has run a series of workshops for both members and officers at Croydon Council to build a health in all polices approach More than 100 people have been involved and now closer links between the public health team and other departments are being developed Croydon praised the LGA support, saying the experts brought real credibility and expertise

The Cumbria and Lancashire Public Health Collaborative worked with the LGA to review its work on gambling harm With money due from the gambling levy, the collaborative wanted to make sure it was in a strong position to maximise use of the extra resourcing

Devon’s public health team brought in the LGA as a new combined county authority was formed for the wider region It was felt a perfect moment to harness the energy and creativity of the new organisation Health in all policies is now at the heart of the authority’s new approach and central to its corporate plan

Councillor Daniel Matchett has been an LGA peer as well as benefitting from support given to Lancashire County Council He was part of the team reviewing Kent’s Health and Wellbeing Board, which he described as a rewarding experience The LGA also helped him overhaul Lancashire’s Health and Wellbeing Board, which he chairs

Let’s Get Moving Step into Fitness sessions are aimed at inactive women.

Luton has a bold and ambitious vision, a healthy, fair sustainable town where everyone thrives and no-one lives in poverty.

Us Girls is an award-winning initiative designed to increase and sustain young women’s participation in sport and physical activity in low-income communities across the UK. Underpinned by the principles of Doorstep Sport, it is an evidence-based methodology that enables young women to take part in sport and physical activity in a way that suits them.