Use of electronic cigarettes continues to rise and midwives and health visitors are being increasingly asked for advice in relation to their use during pregnancy. This blog provides some top line messages from a new briefing with further helpful information. …
International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every May 12th, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth, and this year the theme is resilience. Nurses have a long history of responding to …
For the person diagnosed with dementia, the word dementia is not a word it is a life sentence. The word itself strikes fear, helplessness, and hopelessness. Dementia not only takes away precious memories and functioning, but it eats at the …
Part of my role at PHE is to coordinate the Cold weather plan for England on behalf of the health and care system. The plan offers a framework to reduce the risks from cold weather, for those working in the …
Domestic violence is a sensitive issue – people find it hard to discuss domestic violence and the impact it can have both for the individual and the family. Evidence tells us families may live with domestic abuse for a significant …
Last week we saw the launch of ‘Takeover day 2015’ – the Children’s Commissioner for England’s fun, hugely successful and exciting children and young people’s national engagement project. The project encourages organisations across England to open their doors to children …
Last week, thousands paid tribute to the armed forces. Remembrance Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the past, present and future contribution our service personnel make. As a nation we have a moral obligation to members of the armed …
Marilena Korkodilos, Deputy Director Specialist Public Health Services, PHE London Region and Centre, has produced this excellent 'video' presentation on improving school readiness in England.
An important part of our Public Mental Health programme is to ensure the workforce has the knowledge and skills to promote mental health, prevent mental illness and suicide and to improve the health and wellbeing of people with mental illness. …
Last Monday I spent an interesting and informative day with the Central Manchester Foundation Trust (CMFT) Community Infant Feeding Team. I spoke to Justine Baines- Infant Feeding Lead and Zoe Ralph HV and Lactation Consultant about this innovative service provided by Central …
