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What are the GLA's health responsibilities?

The Greater London Authority has a duty to promote the health of Londoners and to take into account the effect of its policies on the health of Londoners. The GLA needs to work in partnership with others to secure improvements in the health of Londoners and to reduce health inequalities in London.

Healthcare in London continues to be provided by the NHS, and the London Ambulance Service continues to operate within NHS structures.

What is the Mayor’s role?

The Mayor does not have any direct policy powers but:

• together with the NHS London (the Strategic Health Authority for London), and other key organisations, the Mayor works to promote the improvement of Londoners' health
• takes into account the effects of the GLA's strategies on health

What is the Assembly’s role?

• to work with the Mayor to improve the health of Londoners
• to investigate specific health issues if it wishes
• with the Mayor, adoption of health impact assessment across London.

Members of the London Health Commission

Further information

London Health Commission
Website for the London Health Commission and the London Health Strategy.

London Health Observatory
Part of a network of eight regional observatories in England; includes section on health in London.

Department of Health
Government department responsible for health.

National Health Service (NHS)
Information about the NHS - what it does, how it works, and how to use it.

NHS Executive London regional office
Includes lists of London health authorities, NHS trusts and Community Health Councils.

King's Fund
Independent health care charity with a main focus on working to improve the health of Londoner.

Healthcare for London
Provides information about the Professor Ara Darzi's review of London's healthcare, his recommendations and the next steps.

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