Devolved powers for Greater Manchester led to some health improvements, study shows
The deal that granted Greater Manchester more control over a range of public services—known as Devo Manc—has led to some improvements in health services, social determinants of health, and health outcomes, an analysis has found.1 There were improvements in life expectancy and life satisfaction and fewer alcohol related hospital admissions, but also increases in adult obesity and higher waiting times for treatment in emergency departments. Experts say that the devolution picture is complex and it is difficult to ascertain which aspects of the approach taken in Greater Manchester have helped...
Source: bmj.com
