Posts relating to PHE Priority 1: Reducing preventable deaths
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published its annual drug misuse deaths report, which shows that there were 4,115 deaths last year due to drug poisoning. This blog looks at some of the report's main findings and the actions we're taking to prevent future drug-related deaths.
PHE has published the first ever evidence review of dependence and withdrawal problems associated with five commonly prescribed classes of medicines in England. Find out more in this blog about what this means for patients and what needs to be done.
As the latest alcohol and drug treatment statistics are released, we take a look at the main issues that this year’s stats have shown us.
Every suicide is a tragedy. There are few things worse than a person – of whatever age, gender, ethnicity or sexuality - believing there is no hope or help available, and no course of action other than taking their own …
December 1st, World AIDS Day, is a time to reflect and to remember all those whose lives have been lost or blighted by the virus. Once upon a time, only thirty years ago, almost everyone with HIV infection died. Today …
A clean bill of health is something we all value and many of us take positive steps to stay as healthy as we can – perhaps by eating a balanced diet, regularly exercising or stopping smoking. It is no surprise …
This week we publish our Cold Weather Plan for 2014, part of the national effort to reduce an estimated 25,000+ excess winter deaths in England each year, many of which are entirely preventable. It may not be a surprise to …
Last week saw the publication of Lord Darzi’s Better Health for London and his recommendations for improving the health of Londoners and the care they receive. This attracted considerable media interest, both in London and nationally, and it was heartening …
Health is an incredibly personal matter. So when thinking about whether to go to the doctor, have a check-up or take up an offer of screening, people should know exactly what is involved to enable them to make a choice …
Liver disease has changed over the years but my commitment to reducing deaths hasn’t. I’ve had a fascination and passion for treating and preventing it since I was a medical student, training at the Royal Free School of Medicine under …
