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This paper looks at health disparities at the neighbourhood level and...
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Strong communities, with the power and resources to make key decisions...
In this report, IPPR North set out what is needed to...
This summary report distils extensive research on the design and delivery...
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In this report produced in partnership with Local Trust, New Local...
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