Since 2011, the shadow London Health Improvement Board (LHIB) has been working with a variety of partners to improve the health of all Londoners and reduce inequalities in health outcomes. The LHIB aims to deliver city-wide action to generate better outcomes for Londoners, with a particular focus on key areas of alcohol, obesity and cancer.
For the alcohol priority, work has been developing to deliver action on:
- Vision and Partnership - developing a London-wide vision for how London should view and relate to alcohol and a partnership framework t support action across sectors
- Licensing and Enforcement - supporting local authorities and their partners in creating a well-managed night time economy by developing a set of licensing and enforcement standards
- Early Intervention - ensuring that Identification and Brief Advice (IBA) is delivered effectively across a wide range of key settings in London including criminal justice, acute and primary care.
As part of the 'Early Intervention' work programme, an IBA Practitioners Network is currently being established to develop leadership and peer support around IBA delivery. The Network is currently seeking London practitioners from a range of health, social care and criminal justice settings who are committed to supporting IBA delivery. If you are a London based health or social care practitioner and committed to IBA delivery please get in touch.
In 2013, an Early Intervention and Prevention Leadership Summit event will take place to support the programme and ensure strategic buy-in and leadership.
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