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.
Health Improvement
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.
Seizing the opportunity: E-cigarettes and Stop Smoking Services - linking the most popular with the most effective
This post was published in 2018 when Public Health England had responsibility for health advice relating to e-cigarettes. For the most recent information please visit the NHS website or search for the topic on the gov.uk website. Our latest e-cigarette …
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.
Why we need to count the people who have rare diseases
Rare disease day falls on the last day of February every year.
Clearing up some myths around e-cigarettes
Not surprisingly, there are lots of inaccuracies and misconceptions about e-cigarettes and vaping. This blog looks at some of the most common myths and provides the facts.