28 October 2009

COMMUNITIES

Communities for Health: unlocking the energy within communities to improve health (21st October 2009)
The Communities for Health Programme exemplifies the increasing role local government plays in supporting health improvement and reducing health inequalities. This second report includes community activities in over 80 local authorities aimed at encouraging behaviour change and strengthening local partnership to tackle a wide range of key health priorities.
Document

Building Cohesive Communities: What frontline staff and community activists need to know (14th October 2009)
This is a short practical guide for busy activists and frontline staff working on community cohesion. The guide is based on current research and practical experience of the authors. Topics included are:
  • Promoting interaction between people and groups
  • Developing effective community leadership
  • Tackling local attitudes, perception and myths
  • Developing the role of young people
Guide

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