§ 37. Mr. LoveTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps are being taken to reduce health inequalities in London. [127547]
§ Yvette CooperAction to reduce inequalities in health is a major priority, as are addressing black and minority ethnic health, regenerating deprived areas and improving transport. The reduction in health inequalities is a shared priority for local health and social services.
A London health strategy has been developed over the last year by a partnership with representatives from business, local government, environment, leisure and housing organisations, the National Health Service, academic institutions and voluntary and community groups.
The London health strategy will reduce inequalities in health and this work will complement the implementation of major government initiatives to tackle inequalities and focus them on the particular problems being faced in London.