Posts about the work of the Health and Wellbeing directorate
October marks Cholesterol Month which is led by HEART UK, the UK’s Cholesterol charity. The annual awareness month aims to increase knowledge around high cholesterol, including how you can find out your levels and what to do about it. Cardiovascular …
You may have seen stories in the media recently on fats in our diet; saturated, unsaturated and trans to be precise - with studies offering new information on what we can and can’t eat and how much is ok. One …
Who is at risk of suffering a fall? You might be inclined to think the answer is old, frail people only, but this is not true. It is also not true that falls are an inevitable part of ageing. Falls …
As a nation, we have seen an increase in average life expectancy, however people spend more years in poor health and the difference in health outcomes between socio-economic groups is stark. This is despite us having one of the best …
Over the next couple of weeks thousands of young people will leave home to start studying in higher education. Heading to university is for many a major step in their transition to becoming independent adults and it is an opportunity …
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. What role can e-cigarettes play …
There are around 550,000 dementia carers in the UK. And it is estimated that 1 in 3 people will care for someone with dementia in their lifetime. Dementia carers are the single most important player in the dementia world. They …
Sport has the ability to inspire and engage people from all walks of life at every age. Whether playing, participating or supporting from the side lines, the evangelical passion for sport rides the highs and lows of success and failure …
It has long been accepted that successful recovery from alcohol and drug dependence is a long-term journey and not something that can be achieved alone. Support networks across communities and among those in treatment and recovery are an essential cornerstone …
This week the Mental Health Taskforce published its engagement report, highlighting what 20,000 people think the priorities for the country’s mental health are. The report underlines the importance of mental health nationally and the chance we now have to make …
