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.
Last month I visited the Fylde Coast in Lancashire, home to the well-known seaside town of Blackpool and the neighbouring, more rural districts of Fylde and Wyre. Here, partners across the local healthcare system are testing out new ways to …
From 18th November 2016 we mark the fourth annual European HIV & Hepatitis testing week, an initiative focused on “Becoming aware of your status”, with hepatitis added as a focus last year. In 2015, more than 400 organisations from across …
We hope our latest edition of Health Matters – on the subject of “Reducing the burden of tuberculosis” – will help you and other health professionals by compiling key facts, figures and evidence of effective interventions. Where we can, we’re …
Are you a healthcare student? If so, as a future professional or prescriber of medicine we need you to play your own vital role in slowing the rise of antibiotic resistance. Because just like current health professionals and leaders you …
Today is ‘Our Day’, - a chance for local authorities across the land to discuss and celebrate what they do in a typical day. And after spending the last 3 years visiting every part of the country and speaking to …
Cancer survival has been steadily improving in most cancers for many years and we can help this trend continue in two broad ways. Firstly we can improve the stage at which a cancer is diagnosed (the earlier the better) through …
We’ve known for some time that good quality natural landscape in urban areas can affect how people feel. It reduces stress and sadness, lifts the mood and makes us feel better. The benefits of these green and blues space, and …
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 …
