As health policy at a national level has ever increasing impact on local health services, it is essential that public health students understand how the development and implementation of policy and strategy provide the framework for improving quality, innovation, productivity and prevention in the delivery of healthcare.
The book is divided into two sections, with section one covering a strategic overview of national policies, and section two giving specific local implementation of policy examples to support section one. Case studies and examples will help the reader to understand the policy and strategy and to apply them to their local setting.
Introduction
Policy: What Is It? How Is It Made?
Political and Ideological Context of Policy
Strategic Context of Policy: A Look at UK Policy for the Four Nations
Communicating and Implementing Policy and Strategy to Improve Health and Well-Being
Developing a Strategy for Implementation of Policy
Tackling Health and Social Inequalities
Social Determinants of Health - Housing: A UK Perspective
Social Determinants of Health - Child Poverty: A Northern Ireland Perspective
Development and Implementation of Policy - Children and Young People: A Welsh Perspective
Communities and Health: A Scottish Perspective
Lifestyle Factors - Nutrition: An English Perspective
Lifestyle Factors - Substance Use and Misuse: A UK Perspective
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