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This page features practical handouts we have developed for local government, available to download and print. 

Communicating about the building blocks of health: five practical tips for local government

This handout offers local authorities five practical tips to have better discussions about health with local communities and partners. These conversations can highlight inequalities, improve understanding of the wider factors that shape our health and build support for change.

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Building a healthy society: the role of local government

This handout explores 10 elements of a whole-council approach to building health, including how central government can enable this. 

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Tackling tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food

This handout introduces a framework for local authorities on how to tackle tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food, which are the leading risk factors for ill health. 

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