Measles is highly contagious, so even a small decline in vaccine uptake can lead to a rise in cases. There has been a resurgence of measles in England, and around the world, in recent years.
As Public Health England’s chief nutritionist, I’m often asked what we’re doing about confusing messages in the media about nutrition, which lead to an incorrect assumption that official advice is always changing.
Dear everyone Having a good boss is good for your health. Having a poor boss is the most common reason people leave a job and is more important to most people than levels of pay and exacting work. Being valued …
Next week PHE will host our fifth annual conference at the University of Warwick. As we prepare to bring together the public health community I’m taking a look at three key topics which are at the forefront of public health …
Next week PHE will host our fifth annual conference at the University of Warwick. As we prepare to bring together the public health community I’m taking a look with PHE colleagues at three key topics which are at the forefront of …
The numbers published below refer to the National Poisons Information Service annual report from 2017. For details of the most recent annual report please visit the NPIS website. What is The National Poisons Information Service (NPIS)? What does it do …
Next week PHE will host our fifth annual conference at the University of Warwick. As we prepare to bring together the public health community I’m taking a look with PHE colleagues at three key topics which are at the forefront …
Reducing health inequalities is at the heart of public health and PHE’s priorities.
Dear everyone Promoting and maintaining good mental health is something for all of us. We can all help make a difference and work in ways that reduce the stigma still attached to mental illness, improve the health and lives of …
When the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health was published last year, it signalled that a step change was needed to prevent mental health problems.
Deciding to attend a cervical screening (smear test) appointment can be a difficult decision. Screening is very much a personal choice, and it’s important that women feel fully informed and comfortable with making the decision.
