World AIDS Day: get tested, get treated
World AIDS Day (1 December) provides an opportunity to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness and show support for those living with HIV.
Health and Wellbeing
Posts about the work of the Health and Wellbeing directorate
Blood pressure: Are your pipes in good working order?
Posted by:
Katherine Thompson and Hannah Sullivan, Posted on:
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Categories:
Health and Wellbeing, NHS, Reducing preventable deaths
Find out about the steps we can all take to keep our blood pressure in check and help reduce the burden that high blood pressure places on the NHS and social care.
Smoking attributable deaths in England: When the information changes
Posted by:
Martin Dockrell and Mark Cook, Posted on:
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Categories:
Health and Wellbeing, Reducing the burden of disease
New estimates on the deaths and hospital admissions caused by smoking are around 15% lower than previously published but what does this tell us about smoking in England?
Investing in weight management services
Earlier this month the Government announced £100 million of new funding to help support people in achieving a healthier weight. Find out what the funding will be used for and how PHE is supporting local authorities and service providers.
Tackling violence against women and girls
Since the disappearance and murder of Sarah Everard on the 3rd March, women around the world have been sharing their stories of catcalling, harassment and assault. To successfully prevent violence against women in the future it is essential to tackle the root causes of violence, which includes challenging societal and cultural norms that can lead to violence.
Time to talk about smoking and mental health in a pandemic: No Smoking Day 2021
Posted by:
Martin Dockrell, Posted on:
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Categories:
Coronavirus (COVID-19), Mental health, Reducing preventable deaths
Many smokers believe that smoking helps to relieve stress, anxiety and low mood, when in fact the opposite is true. This year, for the first time, the national No Smoking Day campaign will focus on the significant benefits of quitting for mental health and wellbeing.
Patterns and trends in excess weight among adults in England
This blog sets out a range of resources from Public Health England that present the latest data on the patterns and trends in the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the adult population.
New data reveals how our diets are changing over time
The National Diet and Nutrition Survey gives us a snapshot of the state of the nation’s diet. Find out what the latest report says about our eating habits.
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.
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.