Councils underfunded on public health by £3.2bn a year, study finds

Gabriella Jozwiak
Wednesday, October 24, 2018

An additional £3.2bn a year is required to reverse the impact of government cuts to the public health grant, which includes spending on health visitors and children's health services, and ensure that it is re-allocated according to need, a study has found.

The number of health visitors in England has fallen by 2,397 in less than three years. Picture: Institute of Health Visiting
The number of health visitors in England has fallen by 2,397 in less than three years. Picture: Institute of Health Visiting

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