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What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and how can you help combat it?

Campaign mascot Andi Biotic reminds us to Keep Antibiotics Working

What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and how can you help combat it?

We introduce the new campaign to Keep Antibiotics Working, fronted by our mascot Andi Biotic, and look at why we all need to be more aware of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).

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How your body copes with cold weather

Posted by: Emer O'Connell, Posted on: 16 January 2019 - Categories: Health Protection

Every year tens of thousands of people across the UK die from conditions that can be linked to exposure to cold weather. But why? What is it about cold that causes us such problems?

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The Clean Air Strategy: We all have a role to play in tackling air pollution

Posted by: Paul Cosford, Posted on: 15 January 2019 - Categories: Health Protection

Our Medical Director Professor Paul Cosford gives his views on the Clean Air Strategy and the importance of addressing air pollution - the largest environmental risk to public health in the UK.

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Duncan Selbie's Friday message - 11 January 2019

Posted by: Duncan Selbie, Posted on: 11 January 2019 - Categories: Duncan Selbie Friday Message

This week our CEO's message reflects on the NHS Long Term Plan and covers the new UK measles and rubella elimination strategy, flu circulation and two cases of extensively drug-resistant gonorrhoea.

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The NHS Long Term Plan: Focusing on prevention to save thousands of lives

Posted by: Duncan Selbie, Posted on: 8 January 2019 - Categories: Health and Wellbeing, NHS
Image shows a medical professional at work on a computer, with a stethoscope

Our CEO Duncan Selbie reflects on the NHS Long Term Plan.

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The NHS Long Term Plan: 10 key public health points

Posted by: Blog Editor, Posted on: 8 January 2019 - Categories: Health and Wellbeing, NHS

Find out more about the top 10 public health priorities within the NHS Long Term Plan.

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Duncan Selbie's Friday message - 4 January 2019

Posted by: Duncan Selbie, Posted on: 4 January 2019 - Categories: Duncan Selbie Friday Message

This week our CEO's message includes our new Change4Life and Health Harms campaigns, our work with the Centre for Better Ageing, innovative new technology for use in outbreaks and welcoming the new president of the Faculty of Public Health.

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Reducing salt to tackle preventable diseases

Posted by: Alison Tedstone, Posted on: 19 December 2018 - Categories: Health and Wellbeing

Our latest assessment of the food industry’s progress towards meeting salt reduction targets shows a mixed picture. Find out more about the progress that has been made to date.

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Health Matters: Reducing health inequalities in mental illness

Posted by: Lily Makurah, Posted on: 18 December 2018 - Categories: Health Matters

Read the latest edition of Health Matters, our professional resource, for advice on how to deliver and commission services for those with severe mental illness.

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Duncan Selbie's Christmas message and look ahead to 2019

Posted by: Duncan Selbie, Posted on: 14 December 2018 - Categories: Duncan Selbie Friday Message

PHE’s Chief Executive Duncan Selbie reflects on an eventful 2018 and looks to the year ahead in his final Friday message of the year.

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Why have increases in life expectancy slowed down in England?

Posted by: Allan Baker, Justine Fitzpatrick and Faith Ege, Posted on: 11 December 2018 - Categories: Health Improvement, Public health data

Find out why improvements in mortality rates and life expectancy in England have slowed down considerably since 2011 for both men and women.

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