Our health is both a cause and consequence of the conditions in which we grow, live, work and age. Influences on our health begin with our immediate families and communities, and extend to the wider built and social environment. ‘Jobs, …
During this week of week of action (#health5-19), we will be focussing on the key issues relating to the health and wellbeing of children and young people aged 5 to 19. This stage of the life course poses many challenges …
Children and young people are our future; we want to give them the best start in life. This starts in pregnancy and the early years and continues through supporting children and young people throughout their journey to adulthood. This week we …
I'm delighted to announce that in the coming month we will be putting on not one but two 'weeks of action.' Those of you who have followed or participated in our previous 'weeks' will know the format but for those …
Today is #FabChangeDay – a chance to celebrate the great work that is being done across the NHS, and to commit to actions bringing about improvement and positive change in quality and outcomes. Health and care professionals have been described …
As Stoptober 2016 gets underway, some smokers will be choosing to use e-cigarettes to help them through the 28-day mass quitting challenge towards a smokefree future. Smokers are encouraged to search ‘stoptober’ to find free quitting tools and information on …
For those working in the field of health and social care there has rightly been a shift in focus towards ‘living well’ with dementia, not just about confirming a diagnosis. Although dementia is progressive, much can be done to improve …
Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who give expert practical, clinical and emotional support to families living with dementia to help them cope. We are delighted to welcome Karen as a guest blogger to give her personal view on the …
Over a quarter of five year olds are suffering from tooth decay - alarmingly it is one of the most common reasons why five to nine year old children are admitted to hospital, and contributes to school absences. However, tooth …
I was delighted when an online group for Allied Health Professionals called @WeAHP's approached Public Health England (PHE) to support the #WeActiveChallenge on Twitter this summer. The activity challenge is a great example of how a simple idea can bring …
