population health
“...there is no magic bullet. It is going to take continued effort from all of us in Government, local communities, industry and individuals. Each and every one of us has to play our part if we want to be the …
“We have reached a critical point and must act now on a global scale to slow down antimicrobial resistance” – Professor Dame Sally Davies, UK Chief Medical Officer (2014) As health and care professionals we have witnessed the miraculous benefits …
As the Chief Public Health Nurse and Chief Nursing Officer we are passionate about maximising and valuing the role of nursing, midwifery and care staff to improve health outcomes for individual people and at the population level. This is set …
Breast screening started in the UK in 1988 and has had an enormous impact on the lives of women, providing them with the choice to seek reassurance on their health and pick up any signs of cancer at an early …
Health visitors and school nurses are often the primary health contact point for parents and carers of children aged between 0-19 years. Together with other health professionals, they have a key role in providing advice or support for parents to …
‘Learning is the only thing the mind never exhausts, never fears and never regrets.’ Leonardo Da Vinci Learning is so entwined with our personal and professionals lives. It helps us to grow and develop and promotes sharing. The way we …
Public Health England’s purpose is to protect and improve the nation’s health and this includes providing evidence-based information and data to help others make informed choices about managing their own health and wellbeing. There is perhaps no stronger way of …
As a specialist public health nurse (Occupational Health) working in the NHS, I welcome the recent government funding incentives for NHS organisations (via CQUIN payments) aimed at improving the health of NHS staff, which include providing healthier food choices in …
School Nurses play an important role in promoting healthy lifestyles and are well placed to influence and support positive behaviour change but we know as a small workforce for any enduring improvement a collaborative partnership approach has sustainability. We work …
Physical inactivity is a major threat to health. It contributes significantly to many common cancers, diabetes, coronary heart disease and many more health conditions. These conditions can substantially reduce people’s quality of life through worry, pain and disability. Becoming more …
