Posts about the work of the Health and Wellbeing directorate
Getting out and enjoying the great outdoors can do wonders for wellbeing – but it can also have an important impact on health. Research shows that access to green space is associated with better health outcomes – for example people …
Understanding what works to keep us mentally healthy and support those experiencing mental health problems is fundamental to reducing health inequalities. We've been working with the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) to understand more about public attitudes to mental wellbeing …
In England, results from the Smoking, Drinking and Drug User survey have shown a downward trend in the number of under-16s drinking alcohol. In 2014, 38 per cent of 11 to 15 year olds had tried alcohol; this is a …
HIV has no cure or vaccination, yet, due to advances in treatment and our understanding, someone living with HIV can expect a comparable life expectancy as someone who is HIV-free. Achieving the best possible health outcomes depends on early diagnosis, …
In 2014-15 there were 295,244 adults in alcohol and drug treatment services across England. The latest official statistics on drug-related deaths in England showed the highest number of substance misuse related death since these records began and highlights a worrying …
A group of independent scientists (the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition) have taken a comprehensive look at the link between vitamin D and health. PHE’s head of nutrition science, Dr Louis Levy, answers questions about the report and explains what …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZljJ5zEvu2g Lung cancer, lung disease and heart disease are all leading causes of death in England – yet an estimated 1.7 million people living with these conditions remain undiagnosed. PHE’s new Be Clear on Cancer campaign sets out to raise awareness …
Since 2013 PHE has been working with the Value Based Healthcare Programme (VBHP) at the University of Oxford to develop a systems-based approach to healthcare. In this context, a system refers to a set of common objects or people and …
On 5 July 2016, Public Health England released the annual Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) and National Chlamydia Screening Programme data giving an overview both nationally and regionally of new cases of STIs in 2015. This week new figures were released …
This post was published 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. Public Health England’s framework advice …
