The 2016 focus for World Mental Health Day was ‘psychological and mental health first aid for all’ – a theme which lent itself really well to engaging lots of different communities with an important public health message. As the CEO …
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 …
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 …
It has well been established that physical activity in childhood has a strong positive relationship with reducing the onset of obesity and other chronic diseases in adulthood. However, until recently, little has been understood about the importance of physical activity …
This blog is a thank you for colleagues who have worked with us to develop the All Our Health (AoH) approach and resources and sets out what you told us and how we have used your feedback. In 2013 we …
This blog is to introduce new readers to the ‘All Our Health’ call to action for health and care professionals (HCPs), to provide an update to those who are already aware and to say thank you for colleagues who have …
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 …
