Healthy Communities: 'Choosing Health'

Councils on the front line

In 2009 it will be 5 years since the Government launched its white paper 'Choosing Health' urging us all to live healthier lives. Local Government Channel reporter Sam Hughes talks to the National Advisor for Healthy Communities, Liam Hughes, to find out what role Local Authorities can play in helping communities adopt healthier lifestyles. For more on public health issues watch Primary Health Matters on the Community Channel, 0630 Monday-Friday on Freeview, Sky and Virgin until 20th February.