As we release our Commercial Strategy, I wanted to reflect on the ways in which we partner with industry to drive greater innovations and better health outcomes. One unintended consequence of the response to COVID-19 was the suppression of many …
When it comes to fighting antimicrobial resistance (AMR), spreading the message is an important part of tackling the issue and community pharmacists are well placed to help get that message across. We need to make people aware that the over …
Senior leaders from across public health and the police came together recently to talk about closer working. It was clear from the discussion that public health priorities are aligned with those of police forces across England in areas such as …
If we want to improve people’s health we have to know both where we stand now, but also be able to track our progress. At PHE, we have a wealth of data on a wide variety of health topics. Part …
PHE has released its annual drug and alcohol treatment statistics for 2015-16. This report brings together information on adults receiving specialist interventions for both drug and alcohol problems, recognising that many people experience problems with more than one substance – so …
1.The human cost of obesity is huge We can’t ignore the harm obesity causes. Very overweight children face bullying, low self-esteem and school absence. And we know that very overweight children are more likely to become overweight adults so it’s …
Understanding the costs associated with cancer is vital in order that resources are used for maximum effect. And investing in prevention and early intervention is critical if we are going to reduce the emotional and physical impact of cancer on …
If you’re a teacher or school nurse, or you work in an educational setting, you have the opportunity to educate young people about one of the biggest health threats we face globally - antimicrobial resistance. Our antibiotics are under threat. …
Deaths caused by drug misuse are rising. In order to help us take effective action we need to better understand the multiple and complex causes behind this disturbing trend. Last year, Public Health England and the Local Government Association convened …
It may be surprising to hear that the disease most feared by people aged over 55 in the UK is dementia – ahead of cancer, heart attack and stroke. With symptoms including memory loss and difficulties with thinking or language, …
In April 2013 local authorities took over public health responsibilities, welcoming the role and celebrating that public health was ‘coming home’. And indeed it was. Public health has never been just about health care nor is it just about public …
