#PublicHealth
Vaping and lung disease in the US: PHE’s advice https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2019/10/29/vaping-and-lung-disease-in-the-us-phes-advice/ Starting and Developing Well Investigation into pre-school vaccinations The National Audit Office has published Investigation into pre-school vaccinations. This investigation sets out the system for providing vaccinations…
The council and CCG’s Comms teams have been working together to develop a better way of engaging (i.e. talking, listening to and working with) communities. Consequently, a commitment has been developed (available on the first page of the survey).…
Starting and Developing Well Assessing the Impact of Rising Child Poverty on the Unprecedented Rise in Infant Mortality in England, 2000–2017: Time Trend Analysis Infant mortality rate has risen for the last 4 years in England, yet it is unclear…
ZERO SUICIDE ALLIANCE TRAINING IN NE LINCOLNSHIRE NELCCG and NELC comms teams have been working together to promote suicide prevention and mental health. Aran from NELC comms has managed to get this which I wanted to share with you all…
Starting and Developing Well Midwives needed for digital service The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is looking for midwives and healthcare professionals to take part in their digital maternity exemption certificate service. Upcoming: Children of alcohol-dependent parents webinar –…
Please see the latest Smoke free action coalition update: Following coverage of vaping related illnesses in the US please see the below from Public Health England: As we approach Stoptober, amidst reports of an outbreak in the US…
Starting and Developing Well Survey shows new mothers’ health needs are neglected Nearly half (47%) of mothers who’ve recently given birth get less than three minutes or no time at all to discuss their mental and physical health at…
Since 2009 children and young people have become increasingly unhappy. Based on the latest figures we estimate a quarter of a million children are unhappy with their lives, with factors like friends, school and appearance all playing a role. We…
Public Health Update Starting and Developing Well NCMP operational guidance PHE has published National Child Measurement Programme: operational guidance 2019 comprising new guidance for local commissioners and providers involved in implementing the programme, which is key to monitoring progress with…
Public Health Update Starting and Developing Well The Tommy’s National Centre for Maternity Improvement Tommy’s, The Royal College of Midwives and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists have formed an alliance to launch The Tommy’s National Centre for Maternity…
Public Health Update Starting and Developing Well Children in the Care of the Nottinghamshire Councils Investigation Report This report focuses on children in the care of Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council. The report specifically considers the nature and…
Public Health Update Drug deaths rose sharply in England and Wales last year; read more in BBC link https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49357077 Starting and Developing Well Childhood flu programme: information for healthcare practitioners Public Health England has issued information on the flu…
Public Health Update New project to provide help for recovering drug and alcohol addicts in Grimsby moves step closer A new project to provide help for people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction in Grimsby has moved a step…
Public Health Update Starting and Developing Well School sport and activity action plan The government has announced new plans to allow children greater opportunity to access 60 minutes of daily sport and physical activity. The School Sport and Activity…
Public Health Update Starting and Developing Well National Maternity and Perinatal Audit The Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership has published National Maternity and Perinatal Audit Organisational Report 2019. The second organisational survey of the National Maternity and Perinatal Audit (NMPA)…
Public Health Update Starting and Developing Well England’s top midwife warns ‘tens of thousands’ still smoking during pregnancy Women who smoke during pregnancy are putting themselves and their baby at risk of serious harm unless they kick the habit,…
With hot weather on the horizon for all of England this weekend some people will be heading outside and enjoying the sunshine – Public Health England (PHE) is suggesting that people should also plan ahead and think about the best…
