28 April 2014

Local action to reduce premature deaths

Helping people live well for longer: National Support for Local Action to Reduce Premature Avoidable Mortality
DH, 28 April 2014
  • This document will help people understand how the national system as a whole is supporting local action to help people live well for longer. 
  • It includes actions already taken in prevention, early diagnosis and treatment and focuses on the 5 big killers: cancer, stroke, heart disease, lung disease and liver diseases 
  • It includes examples of good practice and help for local commissioning and service delivery
  • The report can be used in conjunction with the  PHE's Longer Lives website.