PHE’s Behavioural Insights team has led the collaborative development of a behavioural and social sciences strategy - the first of its kind. This blog covers how the strategy will better enable the public health system to maximise the contribution of behavioural and social sciences to improving and protecting the public's health and wellbeing.
Dear everyone Last week the Secretary of State Matt Hancock led the UK delegation for the annual health dialogue with China, supported by Public Health England with a focus on prevention and technology. We shared comparative data on obesity, mental …
In November 2017, supermarket loyalty cards were used to trace the source of a large E Coli outbreak affecting mainly men in England. Find out how in this blog from our Disease Detectives series.
This blog provides a snapshot of the latest edition of Health Matters, which focuses on the range of smoking quitting routes that are available and the evidence for their effectiveness. It also explores perceptions around nicotine and e-cigarette safety.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the largest causes of preventable death, ill health and health inequalities in England. Find out how a greater focus on prevention could reduce up to 80% of CVD cases.
PHE's evidence syntheses series aims to produce a rapid response to often complex public health questions where there is no existing evidence. Find out more about how this new product can support public health decision-making.
Dear everyone This week over 1600 public health colleagues gathered at Warwick University for the PHE annual conference. This was our best and biggest conference and I thank all those who attended for your bold discussions, brilliant presentations and for …
With another flu season almost upon us our Medical Director Professor Paul Cosford has answered some key questions about flu and flu vaccination.
The first update to our Health Profile for England report sets out the most comprehensive picture of the health of the population, as well as future trends, and forecasting what the story might look like in years to come.
Public Health England and Drinkaware have launched a new campaign ‘Drink Free Days’ to help people cut down on the amount of alcohol they are regularly drinking.
