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.
A week ago we welcomed the independent report from the Mental Health Taskforce, setting out how national bodies, including health agencies and government departments, should work together over the next five years to improve mental health. One in four of …
This is the first in a series of four blogs, by PHE Chief Economist Brian Ferguson, looking at health economics and the case for investing in prevention initiatives: I've recently been running a series of workshops here at PHE to …
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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmcvjSeYmcg Blood in pee campaign This week we launched a …
If you’re watching your weight, the benefits of replacing some fatty and sugary foods with unsaturated fats from plant sources, sustainably sourced fish, starchy foods and fruit and veg are widely known - but are you aware that the same …
Today we launched a rerun of our national Be Clear on Cancer campaign that highlights blood in pee as a key symptom for both bladder and kidney cancers. The key message from this latest campaign, which is aimed at men …
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: Cold weather alert During this cold weather we're urging people to …
Can we improve cancer outcomes through the use of robots? How can we commission services differently to reduce variation in cancer outcomes? How can we implement a new local model of care for head and neck cancers to improve outcomes? …
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) – conditions that are not caused by an acute infection – are the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for 68% of total deaths in 2012. They are responsible for significant premature disability, morbidity and mortality, and are …
Antimicrobial resistance is a huge public health concern and tackling it is one of PHE’s seven priorities. As antimicrobial resistance worsens, our antibiotics become less effective, and it’s vital that we keep the public informed on this issue including how they can contribute to save …
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: Zika We published a blog providing information about Zika, which answers …
