Duncan Selbie's Friday message – 17 March 2017
...(MERS). These were developed by PHE following the treatment of the first patient with MERS by the NHS. This is a great example of how we can leverage the combined...
Smokefree NHS - troubleshooting tips for hospitals
Over recent months we’ve been speaking to NHS trusts at different stages of the journey to becoming tobacco-free. Implementing smokefree grounds is something that some have struggled with, but there are useful learnings out there too. A tobacco-free NHS is …
British Science Week - inspiring the next generation of scientists
As part of British Science Week, several PHE scientists have been offering interactive workshops to primary and secondary schools in Harlow, Essex, encouraging children to think about science as a future career.
A firm foundation for working towards eliminating hepatitis C as a major public health threat in England
Since new direct acting antiviral drugs have become available, the initial focus has understandably been on their role in averting severe hepatitis C-related liver disease and preventing the early death that can result from this.
Health Matters - Your questions on preventing drug misuse deaths
We hope our latest edition of Health Matters – on the subject of “Preventing drug misuse deaths– will help you and other health professionals by compiling key facts, figures and evidence of effective interventions.
Getting active for better musculoskeletal health
Musculoskeletal conditions affect over 10 million people and are the leading cause of disability in England, according to the Global Burden of Disease project – an international study ranking the diseases and risk factors that cause death and disability. For …
Preparing to be a tobacco-free trust – learnings from two hospitals in East Anglia
In November 2016, I wrote to the chief executive of every NHS trust in England, calling for their personal commitment to work with PHE towards a truly tobacco-free NHS. We're delighted that Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust and Ipswich Hospital …
Duncan Selbie's Friday message – 10 March
...smoking. It is encouraging to see fewer adults smoking and those who do smoke, smoking less. Even more encouraging is that fewer young people have taken up smoking than ever...
Reflecting on International Women’s Day
Yesterday’s International Women’s Day celebrations were just one of the many ways to acknowledge women’s journey to date and recognise the barriers which have been overcome over many years.
Duncan Selbie's Friday message – 3 March 2017
...its response to the national action plan for tackling blood pressure on behalf of the community pharmacy sector. Their report explores how the community pharmacy sector is already contributing to...