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.
As waistlines continue to expand across the country (62% of adults are overweight or obese), diagnoses of Type 2 diabetes are also rising. The cost of treating diabetes, and associated complications such as heart disease and stroke, is costing the …
We hope that through the breadth of ‘Health Matters - Midlife approaches to reduce dementia risk’ content, we have made the case for investment of time and money in dementia prevention, but a question may remain; what tools and resources …
Health inequalities have become an increasingly important consideration as we learn more about the potential for risk-reduction in dementia. Local authorities and healthcare professionals should be mindful that an individual’s risk of developing dementia can be significantly determined by a …
Welcome to the fourth edition of PHE’s Health Matters, a resource for public health professionals, which brings together important facts, figures and evidence of effective interventions to tackle major public health problems. This edition focuses on midlife approaches to reduce the …
Last month I blogged about the independent Mental Health Taskforce’s Five Year Forward View for Mental Health. Public Health England is now working with NHS England and other partners across the health and wider systems to implement the Taskforce’s recommendations. …
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: New Eatwell Guide What does a healthy, balanced diet look …
PHE Chief Executive Duncan Selbie and Henry Kippin, Executive Director of Collaborate CIC, welcome the findings of the Commission on Place Based Health, published today. The stage has been set for a significant shift towards place-based health across the health …
What is a healthy, balanced diet? A simple question perhaps, but when faced with a barrage of food advice from friends, colleagues, celebrities, bloggers and the media it’s easy to feel unsure. This is where the eatwell plate came in, …
We recently announced, for the third year, funding support for a range of innovative local projects that are helping people to recover from addiction to drugs and alcohol. This capital investment is going to support 50 projects across England, which …
The NHS Five Year Forward View states that a ‘radical upgrade’ in prevention and public health is required to avoid spending billions of pounds in the future on avoidable illness. We all know that the NHS is facing a significant …
