London Councils response to the Healthcare for London proposals

This response by London Councils reflects the responsibility of Leaders of London boroughs and lead members for service delivery and developing partnerships and communities in London. It is separate from the views of those members charged with a broader scrutiny responsibility which will be captured in the work of the London-wide Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committees established to consider the Healthcare for London proposals.

Summary of improvements suggested in the following areas:

• Greater investment in public health solutions
• Local solutions to improving primary health care
• The modernisation of hospitals and creation of specialist units
• Improved mental health services
• Children and young people
• Maternity and newborn care 
• Phones and ambulances
• Estates and investment
• Transport
• Cost to social care

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