Posts about the work of the Health and Wellbeing directorate
Like all parents, teenage mothers and young fathers want to do the best for their children. Whilst a good proportion manage very well; many young parents’ health, education and economic outcomes remain disproportionately poor, affecting the life chances for both …
This week we mark both Mental Health Awareness Week and the International Day Against Homophobia. Evidence shows there are stark inequalities in mental health for gay, bisexual, lesbian and trans individuals. The Stonewall lesbian and gay health surveys, which represent …
Supporting and promoting the mental wellness of staff is not just about being a caring employer, it’s essential to growing and developing a thriving and profitable business. Mental ill health is one of the leading causes of sickness absence in …
If you have a passion for improving the public’s health it’s hard not to feel excited about the potential solutions to some of our biggest problems. Take obesity; there’s no bigger challenge - and no single way of tackling it …
Are you a teacher or a professional working in an education setting? If so, we have a variety of tools and resources available that can be used in training, in the classroom, as part of whole school approaches or simply …
With an exciting summer of sport ahead, how can we turn inspiration into action? Many people are looking forward to cheering on their sporting heroes this summer. Whether it’s watching Euro 2016, the European Gymnastic Championships, Wimbledon or the Olympic …
Often, when water fluoridation appears in the headlines it is presented as a controversial subject. However, the evidence is clear that water fluoridation is a safe and effective measure to help people improve their oral health. At the levels we …
With 1 April nearly upon us, local authorities, government departments, NHS trusts, clinical commissioning groups and other public sector bodies have been busy planning their budgets and commissioning services for the next financial year. In the context of increasingly limited resources …
As waistlines continue to expand across the country (62% of adults are overweight or obese), diagnoses of Type 2 diabetes are also rising. The cost of treating diabetes, and associated complications such as heart disease and stroke, is costing the …
Last month I blogged about the independent Mental Health Taskforce’s Five Year Forward View for Mental Health. Public Health England is now working with NHS England and other partners across the health and wider systems to implement the Taskforce’s recommendations. …
