The Health Foundation Blog: Devolution in Greater Manchester: findings from a major study (25 March 2024)

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we commissioned a major aimed at understanding the impact of devolution on health and inequalities in the region. Initial results, published in 2022, found a small improvement in life expectancy compared with a control group based on similar places in England. At the time, we welcomed the research while also urging caution about interpreting this as a ‘slam dunk’ for devolution.

This week saw the publication of the study's final paper, exploring the impact of devolution on a wider range of outcomes.

Period25 Mar 2024

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  • TitleDevolution in Greater Manchester: findings from a major study
    Media name/outletThe Health Foundation
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date25/03/24
    DescriptionDevolution is a growing trend in England, with local areas and regions increasingly taking over services and budgets previously under national control. The process started to gain momentum n 2014 with the introduction of combined authorities. And, in 2015, the government negotiated a landmark devolution deal with Greater Manchester, creating the first region in England with devolved health and care responsibilities.
    URLhttps://www.health.org.uk/features-and-opinion/blogs/devolution-in-greater-manchester-findings-from-a-major-study
    PersonsPhilip Britteon
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