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Neighbourhood health and local government

1 Apr 2026

This report summarises insights from the policy sprint which explores how neighbourhood health can reshape public services by shifting power to communities.


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In December 2025, Local Trust, 3ni and PPL convened a group of local authority and health system experts together with community leaders to explore how local authorities and communities can work together to shape the future of neighbourhood health. This report summarises two days of conversation at our policy sprint, focusing on the implications of neighbourhood health and exploring the key drivers of successful long-term change.

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