When public health moved to local government, a year ago this month, it was generally welcomed, but I had concerns.
It seemed an enormous undertaking just to manage the transition successfully, never mind actually use our new responsibilities to make a positive impact on the lives of local people.
Firstly, there were the practical challenges of moving people, providers and commissioners to a completely different system.
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