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New pilot to help people eat better and exercise more
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Pilot scheme will motivate people to make healthy changes to their lifestyle.
National advertising campaign steps up today to encourage people to protect themselves and loved ones from COVID and flu this winter.
Adult social care will benefit from £162.5 million of new funding to help workforce retention and recruitment.
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