Campaigners in Scotland welcomed the launch of a new pilot scheme to improve wellbeing this week, but warned the future looks bleak for an existing initiative to tackle health inequalities. Ministers announced eight test schemes investigating different ways of reducing ill health. Successful programmes will become new models for public service delivery across Scotland. Areas participating include: West Dunbartonshire, targeting the high prevalence of smoking; East Lothian, looking at health inequalities in early years; Blairgowrie, focusing on delivering services in rural areas for people with multiple and complex needs; Fife, examining antisocial behaviour in relation to alcohol abuse and underage drinking; Glasgow, looking at integrating health into city planning. The UK Public Health Association (UKPHA) praised the programme for its diverse approach.

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22 October 2008
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