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Hanan went on to work in the voluntary sector, expecting a life-long career in social services.

"This is why the voluntary sector is so important and incredibly helpful."

"I know that a lot of charities and the community and voluntary sector in the city are struggling just to do what they are doing right now," she said.

The work involved the wider NHS, local authorities, housing providers and the voluntary sector, she added.

The Health Foundation's report this week said it would require a cross-government approach to address the underlying causes of ill-health, as well as extra investment in the NHS, councils and voluntary sector.