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Local Councils Urged to Unite for NHS Health Reform

7/6/2025

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The Local Government Association (LGA) commended the NHS's ambitious 10-year plan, calling for a united effort with councils and communities. Councillor Louise Gittins passionately asserted that true health starts beyond hospital walls, advocating for a national-local alliance to tackle health disparities. She underscored the critical need for urgent reform in adult social care to ensure the plan's effectiveness.

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The Local Government Association (LGA) commended the NHS's ambitious 10-year plan, calling for a united effort with councils and communities. Councillor Louise Gittins passionately asserted that true health starts beyond hospital walls, advocating for a national-local alliance to tackle health disparities. She underscored the critical need for urgent reform in adult social care to ensure the plan's effectiveness.