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).
In leading PHE’s Health Economics team it’s my job to make the economic case for public health, whether that’s providing return on investment tools for local government and the NHS, or working with national government to discuss the wider impact …
Too many children experience the pain and discomfort of tooth decay. Not only does this cause difficulties eating, smiling and sleeping, this sometimes results in teeth being removed under general anaesthetic. Latest figures from PHE reveal a child in England …
I am writing on a Thursday because of the Easter weekend break, which I hope will bring everyone some rest and relaxation. Today we published our annual business plan for 2018/19, which addresses the high level objectives set out in …
One of the key findings of the review of sexual health commissioning that PHE published last August was that commissioners wanted further guidance on strategic planning and assessing need, designing and delivering interventions and monitoring and evaluation. So this week, …
This year, World TB day comes with some encouraging news – the number of TB cases in England have continued to decline, with just under 5,200 cases reported in 2017. This means there has been a 9.3% decrease compared to …
British Science Week is an annual ten-day event, now in its 24th year, celebrating science, technology, engineering and maths. Throughout this year’s science week, 25 PHE scientists have visited 10 schools across England to hold interactive science workshops for 1,800 …
Dear everyone Knowing what people think of us means we can keep alive to where we can improve as well as feel good about when we get it right. We recently received the results of our latest stakeholder survey from …
We've published a new ‘Prioritisation Framework’, a strategic planning resource for local authorities. In this blog, our Chief Economist Brian Ferguson, and PHE North East Centre Director Peter Kelly, answer questions about how the Framework can inform investment decisions. What …
This post was published in 2018 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. Our latest e-cigarette …
Housing is core to our lives and a place where we spend a large amount of our time. The quality of housing therefore plays a critical role in creating and maintaining good health, as well as helping individuals to recover …
