Seven things we learned from our latest cancer treatment data
PHE, in partnership with Cancer Research UK, have published new data showing how chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery rates vary for different groups of patients in England.
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Children of dependent drinkers: your innovation fund questions answered
In England, there are 120,000 parents or carers who are potentially in need of specialist treatment for alcohol dependence.
Turning the tide on tobacco: Smoking in England hits a new low
New official statistics published today show the positive news that smoking prevalence in England is continuing to fall. This blogs looks at the data more closely.
Putting healthier food environments at the heart of planning
Our local surroundings have a large impact on us and we live in an environment that can inadvertently encourage unhealthy behaviours – eating more and exercising less.
The West Midlands Combined Authority Inclusive Growth Unit - supporting economic inclusion and social change
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)'s Inclusive Growth Unit was launched last week with a promise to 'link cranes with communities'. The Unit is a unique collaboration between national and regional organisations supporting economic inclusion and social change. At its …
Progressing a smokefree NHS
A little over a year ago, I wrote to the chief executive of every NHS Trust in England, calling for their personal commitment to work with PHE towards a truly smokefree NHS.
Support after Suicide – Key to Suicide Prevention
Suicide has a devastating impact on families, friends, communities and work colleagues.
Inequalities in stage IV cancer treatments
Previously, there has been limited research into the trends and patterns in treatment for patients when they are diagnosed with stage IV cancer, compared to those for early stage cancer.
Why we are working to reduce calorie intake
In England, more than a third of children are overweight or obese by the time they leave primary school, which means they are more likely to be bullied, face stigma and suffer low self-esteem. They are also more likely to …
The work we are doing on birth defects
This World Birth Defect Day we can reflect on an important achievement in England: the establishment of a single, national, system for registering birth defects, which we prefer to call congenital anomalies.