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  • What is the state of children's health in England?

    We look at the data available on children's health in England - from child mortality to diet and exercise, teenage pregnancy and smoking, we we look at what this means for children's hea...

  • How to tackle obesity: why industry must step up

    Nearly two-thirds of adults are overweight or obese. Child obesity is growing at an unprecedented rate. Urgent action is needed to tackle today's weight crisis in the UK.

  • Yes, no, maybe... where do you stand on the top 12 arguments in adult social care?

    As the Casey Commission investigates the future of adult social care, Simon Bottery explores 12 key questions it will need to answer.

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Making sense of the health and care system

The English health and care system can be confusing and complex. Our work explains and explores the system, how it works, and how it's changing.

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