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Health and wellbeing

WEBHealth and wellbeing are essential parts of everyday life. It is integral to leading a happy and healthy lifestyle. As the first tier of local government and the closest port of call for residents’ local (parish and town) councils can play a huge role in ensuring our communities are more robust, healthier and thriving places to live.

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NALC launches new health and wellbeing webpage

WEBThe National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has today launched a new webpage on health and wellbeing to support one of its key policy campaigns for 2020. The new webpage provides information and resources on a range of health issues for local (parish and town) councils to use to help deliver health services in their community.

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Guide to helping principal and local councils tackle …

WEB4 | Reaching out Guide to helping principal and local councils tackle loneliness EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In partnership, and by taking a whole place, whole system view of ‘community’, principal and local councils have the power to reach

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NALC showcases the work of local councils at …

WEBThe National Association of Local Councils (NALC) were at the Healthwatch 2019 conference to highlight key health issues and to improve communication between local (parish and town) councils, county associations and Healthwatch branches.

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We need seamless links between mental and physical …

WEBWe need seamless links between mental and physical health care. Thursday, 11 May 2023. Author: Mel Islin, physical activity programme manager, Rethink Mental Illness. It is widely known and accepted that physical activity is good for our physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. But often, people are isolated from activities or cannot

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Health and Wellbeing Case Studies

WEBInalc Publication Health and wellbeing case studies National Association of Local Councils www.nalc.gov.uk

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Perspectives from NHS England’s Healthy New Towns …

WEBKey messages 4 Creating healthy places 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Key messages • The places we live in have a profound impact on our health and wellbeing

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Food insecurity: what can councils do

WEBCouncils are ideally placed to identify and target support to residents experiencing or at risk of food insecurity. These residents should be connected with services that can help address the causes of their food insecurity, including poverty and low income, and support to prevent or mitigate adverse impacts on their mental and physical health. 2.

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NALC’s Spring Conference attracts top speakers on health …

WEBThe National Association of Local Councils (NALC) announces today that Olivia Butterworth and Anna Calderwood from NHS England and Clare Pelham from the Epilepsy Society will speak at its Spring Conference on 17 March 2020. This year’s theme is health and wellbeing and is aimed at larger local (parish and town) councils.

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Health and wellbeing at the Essex Association of Local …

WEBThe health and wellbeing movement is fundamental to Essex County Council’s strategic plan and they understand that to be successful, they need the local council sector to engage with it. Local (parish and town) councils are the closest layer of government to residents and can have the greatest impact on residents’ lives, from beginning to end.

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Major inquiry highlights the urban-rural divide in accessing health …

WEBThe conclusions of a three-year inquiry into rural health and care by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Rural Health and Care and the National Centre for Rural Health and Care (NCRHC) has been published.. The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) welcomes the publication of this report and agrees that, for too long, a fifth of …

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Collaboration for health and wellbeing

WEBCentre for Ageing Better ageing-better.org.uk Collaboration for health and wellbeing Justin Newman Director of Strategy and Partnerships

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NALC and BHIB release new risk assessment guide for COVID-19

WEBWednesday, 10 June 2020. NALC and BHIB Councils Insurance have produced a new guide on risk assessment for COVID-19. The guide features guidance and information to help make risk assessments and directs to useful resources from the government and the Health and Safety Executive, with specific details on how to adapt your risk …

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National Association of Local Councils

WEBEstablished in 1947, the National Association of Local Councils is the only national body that represents the interests of 10,000 local (parish and town) councils in England. NALC works in partnership with county associations to …

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April is stress awareness month!

WEBApril is stress awareness month! Wednesday, 03 April 2024. Author: Kathryn Cousins, wellbeing programme manager, The Stress Management Society. Mental health impacts our mind and body. It affects how we think, feel, and behave in every aspect of life, both personal and in the workplace. It can feel challenging to break free from the cyclical

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NALC announces Star Council Awards 2023 finalists

WEBThe National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is thrilled to announce the prestigious Star Council Awards finalists. After an exhaustive evaluation process, our expert panel of judges has selected these exceptional individuals, councils and county associations as the best in their respective categories.

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Insurance and Accounting for Councils – a new guide from BHIB …

WEBNALC’s insurance partner, BHIB Councils Insurance, have produced a detailed new guide aimed at providing council insurance and accounting information to new council clerks and councillors. The guide – Insurance and Accounting for Councils – is designed to offer new clerks and councillors a thorough explanation of the different types of insurance …

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Hampshire sets the example

WEBHampshire sets the example. The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is calling on all County Associations of Local Councils with parish and town councils to follow the example of the Hampshire Association of Local Councils (HALC) by forging closer links with local Rotary Clubs. HALC has signed a corporate partnership with Rotary

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Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils launches …

WEBNorthamptonshire County Association of Local Councils (NCALC) has launched a new publication that sets out the role of local (parish and town) councils in the context of unitary local government.

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Uppingham goes global

WEBNational Association of Local Councils (NALC) will launch on Wednesday 26 November, an initiative that will enable the whole world to view what is happening in the historic market town of Uppingham.

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Internal Audit: Not just about the AGAR

WEBThe key point is that a professional, comprehensive internal audit adds value to a council's activities by allowing members and officers to tell ratepayers what they get for their contribution transparently. This year's AGAR deadline is 30 June 2021. Section 4 of Governance and Accountability is only nine pages.

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