health in all policies
Croydon and Islington councils are discussing adopting a 'health in all policies' approach to integrate health considerations across all policy decisions.
In March 2026, Croydon's Director of Public Health urged a 'health in all policies' (HiAP) approach, advocating for integrating health considerations into all policy sectors including housing and education. Islington Council is also set to implement a strategy addressing health inequalities, which includes promoting a HiAP approach across the borough.
Islington's strategy, discussed by the Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee in March 2026, aims to tackle inequalities in life expectancy and improve data insight. In Croydon, the Director of Public Health presented her annual report, themed 'Health is everybody's business', to the Health and Wellbeing Board in March 2026.
The 'health in all policies' approach systematically considers the health implications of policy decisions across all sectors, aiming to embed health considerations into all council functions. A report to Croydon's Health and Wellbeing Board in March 2026 described HiAP as an evidence-based approach to achieve community improvements.
Key facts
- Croydon's Director of Public Health urged a 'Health in All Policies' approach in March 2026. Source
- Croydon's Director of Public Health presented her annual report on March 18, 2026. Source
- Islington Council is set to implement a strategy addressing health inequalities, including HiAP. Source
- Islington's strategy was discussed by the Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee. Source
- The strategy aims to tackle inequalities in life expectancy and improve data insight. Source
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