Public Health

  • Refugee settlement initiatives

    Part 1 A Can you please provide details of all council initiatives and programmes funded for the purpose of refugee settlement and comfort in the council area For example, local events, classes, cultural events, entertainment, book provision Can you break … Continue reading →

  • Trauma Informed Policy

    1) Has your Authority taken any action to: a. develop and / or adopt a ‘trauma-informed’ policy, strategy guidance or equivalent (as outlined above)? If so, please provide a copy (in printed or electronic form) of the relevant document(s); and … Continue reading →

  • NHS Health checks

    1. Does Devon County Council (DCC) reimburse NHS health checks in any service specifications with General Practices within your council? Yes. 2. If yes to question 2, what percentage of health checks were performed in 2023/24 financial year? Please may … Continue reading →

  • Tier 2 Weight Management

    I would be most grateful if you would provide me details in respect to the Tier 2 weight management services, or integrated lifestyle services including weight management. The details I require are: 1. Do you currently commission a tier 2 … Continue reading →

  • Funding for alcohol and substance misuse

    Please provide the following information in relation to the financial year 2023/24. 1. How much money was spent from the drug and alcohol / substance misuse budget on the provision of support to the family members / carers of people … Continue reading →

  • Household Support Fund

    I am interested in hearing more about the extension of the Household Support Fund (1 April 2024 – 30 September 2024) and would like to know the following. 1. The number of applications to the Household Support Fund from 1 … Continue reading →

  • Quit smoking services

    1. How much budget is allocated to helping people in the local community quit smoking each year? Please provide the most up to date information possible, either for 2023 or 2024. We define ‘quit smoking’ as any campaigns, marketing, events, … Continue reading →