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Simple terms explainer:
Councils must protect public health and manage risks by identifying, assessing, and responding to hazards that could harm people in their area. This includes investigating outbreaks of disease, enforcing health-related legislation, and taking preventative measures to reduce risks from environmental or animal sources. Councils must work in partnership with local health boards and other relevant agencies. Collaboration ensures coordinated responses to public health emergencies, sharing of expertise, and alignment of strategies for prevention and control. Councils must also consult health boards when planning interventions, developing policies, and implementing measures that impact community health.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Environmental health
Duty type
Public impact
Social determinant of health
Health and social care
Emerging policy and legislation
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Bodies with shared interest
Standards and frameworks
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