Rebootingl the relationship

摘要

The vision for a transformed public health system was clear and it hasn't fundamentally changed since. The then Department for Health's aspirations for the transfer of public health to local government in 2013 very closely matched with current health and social care secretary Matt Hancock's present commitment to prevention. In 2013 the aim was for local authorities to 'create a 21 st century public health system based on localism, democratic accountability and evidence'. That transfer of responsibilities took place. Fast forward to 2019, and Mr Hancock says he sees local councils 'taking the lead in improving health locally through innovation, communication and community outreach'.