New Local Government Association (LGA) report highlights significant progress by councils across the country in tackling health inequalities by addressing the social determinants of health through the 'Marmot Eight' principles.

The report features innovative case studies from Marmot Places (Cheshire & Merseyside, Manchester, Coventry, Oxford, Luton and Waltham Forest) and underline the need for national leadership to mirror and support local efforts.

Read the report here: https://www.local.gov.uk/publications/building-fairer-towns-cities-and-regions-insights-marmot-places

Read more on what a marmot place is here: https://www.instituteofhealthequity.org/taking-action/marmot-places