COVID-19 dashboard: a design and feature evolution
We’ve recently launched a refreshed COVID-19 dashboard design with some exciting new features. Read this blog to find out what we have changed and why.
How local tracing partnerships are supporting NHS Test and Trace
Since July, 100 local authorities have worked in partnership with NHS Test and Trace to provide local tracing partnerships which combine national scale and data with local knowledge. Deborah Harkins, Calderdale’s Director of Public Health, discusses how it is working in her area.
Restarting public health programmes for school-aged children
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Wendy Nicholson, Posted on:
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Coronavirus (COVID-19), Giving children and young people the best start in life
Public health programmes are essential in promoting and protecting the health of school-aged children. This blog sets out the principles to consider when supporting the restart of programmes safely and effectively during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Advancing good mental health for all
Reflecting on this World Mental Health Day's theme of ‘mental health for all’, this blog highlights some of the important work that PHE has been leading to advance good population mental health.
Health Matters: Delivering the flu immunisation programme during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Angela Edwards, Posted on:
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Health Matters, Health Protection, Immunisation and vaccination
The latest edition of Health Matters, PHE’s professional resource, focuses on the national flu immunisation programme and the delivery of the 2020/21 programme. This blog provides a summary of the full edition’s content.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Self-isolating protects your friends, family and community
In this blog we focus on why self-isolation is still vitally important to stop COVID-19 from spreading in our community, particularly to people who could become very sick if they catch the virus.
Supporting action on reducing health inequalities
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Lina Toleikyte, Clare Perkins and John Newton, Posted on:
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Health inequalities
PHE has launched the Health Equity Assessment Tool (HEAT), designed to support professionals across the public health system and wider health economy systematically address health inequalities and equity in their work programmes, services or business planning cycles. Read this blog to find out more about the tool.
Social care: Learning lessons and preparing for winter
Protecting those who use and provide care during the COVID-19 pandemic is crucial. Read about the lessons learned so far during the pandemic and how we can prepare for winter.
Supporting weight management and wellbeing approaches during the COVID-19 pandemic
Find out how local authorities and service providers across the country are demonstrating how support for weight management and wellbeing services has continued throughout the pandemic.
Student life in the time of COVID-19
Whether you’re a fresher, returning student or a postgrad, you’ll no doubt have lots of questions or concerns about how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact your student life. Read more to find out what you need to know before the university term starts.