HEALTH

Fears over public health 'fragmentation'

The Government’s overhaul of public health has raised fears of a ‘fragmentation’ of the system among councils.

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By Martin Ford | 08 April 2021

The Government's overhaul of public health has raised fears of a ‘fragmentation' of the system among directors of public health.

A new ‘Office for Health Promotion' and a cross-government ministerial board for prevention were unveiled last week alongside the previously-announced UK Health Security Agency.

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