Webinar: What can local government in England do to tackle the leading risk factors for ill health?

Tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food remain the leading risk factors for ill health in England. In the King’s Speech, Labour have committed to introducing national policies to help tackle smoking and unhealthy food. However, building good health depends on a wider system of public services and support, with local authorities playing a key role.

This webinar will discuss how local authorities in England can collaborate across their teams and directorates to tackle tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food. Speakers will share examples of what they are doing locally in areas such as enforcement, planning, estates and system leadership. Given the major financial challenges facing local authorities, the conversation will also explore potential changes to national policy in the coming years – including from the new government – that could help local authorities do more.

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Panellists

- Jeanelle de Gruchy, Deputy Chief Medical Officer; joint lead for the Office for Health Improvement and Disparity (OHID), Department of Health and Social Care
- Shannon Katiyo – Director of Public Health, London Boroughs of Richmond upon Thames, and Wandsworth
- Alice Wiseman, Vice President, Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH)

Chair: Adam Briggs, Senior Policy Fellow, the Health Foundation