Health & Well-Being Briefing Papers launch

A series of eight briefings on tackling the wider determinants of health are being launched which are aimed at local authorities and other local partners in the West Midlands. They were developed using best available national and local evidence and guidance, and include local case studies which demonstrate good and effective current practice in support of the Public Health role of Local Government.

This event will provide an opportunity to discuss the briefing papers in more detail, to share good practice and to give feedback.

Download the briefing papers.

The briefings serve as a legacy of the extensive range of work done to date across the West Midlands led by the Regional Public Health Group. They are cognisant of the needs in the West Midlands and suggest how local areas and Health and Well-Being Boards can work in partnership to tackle local public health issues using innovative and effective approaches in tackling the wider determinants of health and health inequalities. The briefing papers are as follows:

• Planning, Transport and Health
• Housing and Health
• Environment and Health
• Economy, Skills and Health
• Culture, Leisure and Health
• Safer Stronger Communities
• Children, Young People and Families
• Later Life