Gwen Nightingale

Oct 23, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Heather Jameson |Henry Kippin |Martin Ford |Gwen Nightingale

Bernadette Enright is a force of nature. Since joining Manchester City Council as director of children's services six and a half years ago, she has turned the council's adult's service around. And to top it all, she was named Corporate Director of the Year at The MJ Awards in June. We are sat in Manchester Town Hall's extension – the actual town hall is still sheathed in scaffolding for refurbishment – just hours after Salford City Council's Tom Stannard was announced as the new chief executive.

Oct 17, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Katherine Merrifield |Gwen Nightingale |Michael Burton |Martin Ford

It is always a delight to take a step back and celebrate the inspiring work of councils and this is why The MJ Awards has been a highlight of our work on improving health and reducing health inequalities. By sponsoring the Whole-Team Approach to Tackling Health Inequalities Award, the Health Foundation is shining a spotlight on the excellent work that continues in councils, despite very challenging financial circumstances. National government must play its role too.

Jun 11, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Katherine Merrifield |Gwen Nightingale

By Katherine Merrifield and Gwen Nightingale | 11 June 2024 The evidence of current health inequalities in England is widely known and indisputable. And there is no more opportune time to shine a light on disparities in health than in the run-up to and the months after an election. Our recent report on health inequalities in 2040 provided a sobering glimpse into the future.

Feb 19, 2024 | newstatesman.com | Gwen Nightingale |Katherine Merrifield

Conversations about health often turn to the NHS, but, if you step back and look at what makes and keeps people healthy, it is actually things like high-quality and affordable housing, access to safe, green spaces, a good education and employment. Local government is critical to delivering these building blocks of health. But the essential role that councils play in enabling people to live long and healthy lives is not reflected in their current budgets.

Nov 20, 2023 | themj.co.uk | Katherine Merrifield |Gwen Nightingale

We are delighted to sponsor The MJ Awards for the third year running. At the Health Foundation, our mission is to promote healthy lives for all, and this year, we are pleased to shine a spotlight on work to prioritise health across all local authority departments – not just teams with health in their name.