On 30 November, the government published a public health white paper. On this webpage, you will find details of further coverage of the white paper.
The white paper and associated documents are available to download from the Department of Health website. An update on the Healthy Lives, Health People White paper was published on 14 July.:
Healthy lives, healthy people White paper: Update and the way forward - 14 July 2011
Healthy lives, healthy people White paper: Our strategy for public health in England - 30 November 2010
The consultation on the white paper closed on 31 March 2011. Information on the consultation questions is still available from the Department of Health website.
Summary of responses
A summary of responses to the consultation is now available from the Department of Health website.
National Heart Forum response
The National Heart Forum's response to the white paper is also available to download: National Heart Forum welcomes creation of a new national public health service.
Department of Health Third Sector Strategic Partners response
A copy of the Third Sector Stategic Partners response is also available to download.
Healthy lives, healthy people: a tobacco control plan for England
On 9 March the government published this plan, which explains how the government's new public health system will incorporate tobacco control in its strategy. This publication includes a commitment to publish a 3 year marketing strategy for tobacco control, and to implement legislation to end tobacco displays in shops.
Responses to Healthy lives, Healthy people
The directory below lists responses to the consultation. You can also find initial responses in the form of press releases from various organisations issued at the time of the publication of the consultation document by search our news directory.
