Overview

This bill re-establishes the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities as the Office of Health Promotion, an independent advisory board. It also mandates the creation of a National Plan for Sport to improve access to and participation in sports and recreational activities, aiming to boost public health and tackle health inequalities.

Description

The bill's key aspects are:

• Re-establishment of the Office of Health Promotion: This independent body will advise the Department for Health and Social Care on health improvement strategies.
• Focus on Health Inequalities: The Office will specifically target groups and areas with significant health disparities.
• Tackling Preventable Illnesses: The Office will address key risk factors like tobacco use, obesity, and harmful substance use.
• Improved Access to Services: The Office will work with the NHS and local government to improve early access to health services.
• National Plan for Sport: This plan will direct funding for sporting facilities, promote physical access to the countryside for sports, encourage school-club links, tackle discrimination in sports, and promote lifelong physical activity.
• Physical Activity Observatory: An independent research center will analyze physical activity data to inform the National Plan for Sport.
• Coordination and Integration: The Office will coordinate with government departments and local authorities to implement the National Plan for Sport.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't specify exact figures for government spending. However, it will likely lead to increased expenditure on funding sporting facilities, research, and initiatives to promote physical activity and address health inequalities. The precise cost will depend on the specifics of the National Plan for Sport.

Groups Affected

Groups potentially affected include:

• Individuals with health inequalities: The bill aims to improve their health outcomes through targeted interventions.
• Sporting organizations and clubs: The National Plan for Sport will impact funding and access to facilities.
• Schools and colleges: Increased involvement in sports through closer links with local clubs.
• Local government: Responsible for implementing aspects of the National Plan for Sport at a local level.
• The Department for Health and Social Care: Will receive advice from the Office of Health Promotion.
• The NHS: Will collaborate with the Office on improving access to health services.

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