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).
We hope our latest edition of Health Matters – this time on the subject of giving every child the best start in life – will help you and other health professionals by compiling key facts, figures and evidence of effective …
The rising level of obesity is one of the biggest challenges that we face as a country and an important role for PHE is to advise the public - and the Government - on what constitutes a healthy diet. Of …
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a huge global problem. Bacteria are fighting back by adapting to antibiotics, our drugs are becoming ineffective in treating infections and the number of effective treatment options we have is reducing. While bacteria are smart and …
Tooth decay can be painful at best and - at worst - can lead to admission to hospital and teeth being removed under general anaesthetic. In fact, tooth extraction is the number one reason why five to nine-year-old children are …
We’re pleased to bring you our round-up highlighting some of PHE’s online activity from the past week. Here’s your chance to catch up on what you might have missed including: Mental health This week was Mental Health Awareness Week and …
Like all parents, teenage mothers and young fathers want to do the best for their children. Whilst a good proportion manage very well; many young parents’ health, education and economic outcomes remain disproportionately poor, affecting the life chances for both …
This week we mark both Mental Health Awareness Week and the International Day Against Homophobia. Evidence shows there are stark inequalities in mental health for gay, bisexual, lesbian and trans individuals. The Stonewall lesbian and gay health surveys, which represent …
Supporting and promoting the mental wellness of staff is not just about being a caring employer, it’s essential to growing and developing a thriving and profitable business. Mental ill health is one of the leading causes of sickness absence in …
We’re pleased to bring you our round-up highlighting some of PHE’s online activity from the past week. Here’s your chance to catch up on what you might have missed including: Health Matters - giving every child the best start in …
If you have a passion for improving the public’s health it’s hard not to feel excited about the potential solutions to some of our biggest problems. Take obesity; there’s no bigger challenge - and no single way of tackling it …
