In this blog, we will explore the role of pathogen genomics in UK biosecurity and how we are developing our genomic systems to better protect public health in the UK.
The latest edition of Health Matters outlines how councils can work with small food businesses to help tackle the causes of obesity by creating a healthier food environment. The eating out of home food sector, which includes restaurants, takeaways and fast-food …
Dear everyone On Thursday we published baseline data and guidelines for industry to remove 20% of sugar by 2020 in foods most popular with children as part of our sugar reduction programme – a key milestone in the delivery of …
Welcome to the latest edition of Health Matters, a resource for local authorities and health professionals, which focuses on obesity and the food environment. Obesity is not just a local or national concern but a global one. Nearly two thirds …
As part of our sugar reduction programme we’ve published new guidelines for the food industry demonstrating how they can remove 20% of the sugar in nine categories of food which contribute the most to children’s intakes.
With rising demand for health services putting pressure on resources, it is more important than ever to make sure services are cost-effective and efficient. Sharing knowledge and experience of new and innovative ways of working can help make sure the …
One of the key tools to help treat disease is having a fast and precise diagnostic method. In a world-first PHE is now using a technique that is set to change the face of diagnosing tuberculosis. Whole genome sequencing (WGS) …
Dear everyone The event in central London on Wednesday reminded us of the bravery and responsiveness of our emergency services and our thoughts are with all those affected. Professor David Heymann, Chair of PHE, convened his final board meeting this week …
As part of our work on the National Childhood Measurement Programme (NCMP), we’ve followed the anonymised records of more than 33,000 children from Reception to Year 6 in four local authorities.
Dear everyone Suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50, and more women are taking their own lives each year. There is growing evidence behind a number of actions that can help to prevent suicide, and support …
Over recent months we’ve been speaking to NHS trusts at different stages of the journey to becoming tobacco-free. Implementing smokefree grounds is something that some have struggled with, but there are useful learnings out there too. A tobacco-free NHS is …
