A councillor's guide to the health system in England

"This guide provides:

• a quick introduction to the health and social care system since the reforms of 2012 for all councillors who do not lead on health issues
• a brief outline of the purpose of the reforms and how they are intended to improve health
• a description of the different parts of the health system, national, regional and local their interrelationships with each other and with social care and the wider role of local government"

A councillor's guide to the health system in England
Local Government Association
May 2014

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