India president Pranab Mukherjee condemns Manchester terror attack

Highlights

• Lancashire’s public health chief says rising demand on services cannot continue.
• New prevention strategy aims to involve entire public sector and local communities.
• Funding concerns raised as council explores co-investment and partnerships.

The plan, still in its early stages, aims to widen responsibility for preventing ill health beyond the public health department and make it a shared priority across the county council and the wider public sector.

Dr. Karunanithi said the approach must also be a “partnership” with society, supporting people to make healthier choices around smoking, alcohol use, weight and physical activity. He pointed that improving our health is greater than improving the NHS.