The importance of hepatitis C treatment for people who inject drugs
Each year on 28 July the World Hepatitis Alliance brings together patient organisations, governments, medical professionals and industry for World Hepatitis Day (WHD).
Health and Wellbeing
Posts about the work of the Health and Wellbeing directorate
How one mental health Trust in Leicestershire is using e-cigarettes as a tool to go smokefree
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. Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust provides …
England leading the world: New Tobacco Control Plan sets the bar high
We are at a pivotal point in our fight against tobacco where an end is now in sight, and as the plan aspires, a smokefree generation a reality.
The Government Drug Strategy - tackling the complex issue of drug misuse
The new Government Drug Strategy sets out how the Government will tackle the complex issue of drug misuse. We have made progress in recent years but challenges remain, including the increasing rates in drug related deaths.
Child sexual exploitation - the role of public health in prevention and intervention
For young people who are affected by child sexual exploitation (CSE), the consequences can be profound and long-lasting.
Weight management services - why are they important?
Obesity is caused by a complex set of personal, social and environmental factors. It can come with a number of associated health consequences, all of which can have a huge impact on the individual, as well as the people around …
Taking Pride at every stage of life
An individual’s journey towards self-awareness and self-identification of their sexual orientation or gender identity can happen at different stages of life.
Improving people’s health through spatial planning
We know that the environment we live in has a huge impact on our health. But did you know the WHO estimates that 23% of global deaths are due to modifiable environmental factors?
Mental health challenges within the LGBT community
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans individuals, like anyone, will experience mental health challenges and distress during their lifetime. However the evidence both from the UK and internationally highlights increased levels of common mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety and …
Looking at the health needs of LGBT women
Too often the discussion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) health inequalities doesn’t drill down enough to look at the needs of the individual communities.