Campaign warns people to ‘Catch it. Bin it. Kill it’ to stop the spread of flu
People are being urged to wash their hands regularly and throw used tissues away – ‘Catch It. Bin It. Kill It’ – in a bid to limit the spread of winter bugs, including norovirus and flu, Public Health...
View ArticleHidden dangers highlighted in new smoking campaign
HIDDEN DANGERS HIGHLIGHTED IN NEW SMOKING CAMPAIGN - First shock smoking ads in eight years - Smokers will be told that just 15 cigarettes cause a mutation that can lead to cancerous tumours in a...
View ArticleGovernment backs businesses with £5 million funding boost
The Department of Health has today announced £5 million of funding for businesses to come up with new products or services that will help improve the experience of people with mental health illnesses...
View ArticleHidden food nasties revealed in new Change4Life campaign
New ‘Be Food Smart’ campaign launched A ground-breaking new campaign exposing the ‘hidden nasties’ in everyday foods and helping people to be ‘food smart’ is launched today by Public Health Minister...
View ArticleStatistical press notice: Ambulance Quality Indicators – monthly update for...
Statistical press notice: Ambulance Quality Indicators – monthly update for England (Ambulance Systems Indicators for period November 2012 and Ambulance Clinical Outcomes for period August 2012) The...
View ArticleGovernment unveils healthcare sector export champion
Healthcare UK, the new organisation set up to promote Britain’s world leading healthcare sector to international customers, will be launched in the Middle East at a major international trade show this...
View ArticleJon Rouse to take up key Department of Health appointment
Jon Rouse has been confirmed as Director General for Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships at the Department of Health, announced Permanent Secretary, Una O’Brien today. Jon Rouse is...
View Article16 January 2013, Jeremy Hunt, Policy Exchange, From notepad to iPad:...
In 1953, when the NHS was just five years old, two men named Smith took a flight from LA to New York. They started chatting. One Mr Smith was the head of American Airlines. He was having a nightmare...
View ArticleSugar and calories cut in soft drinks
Leading soft drinks brands Lucozade and Ribena will reduce the amount of sugar and calories in their products by up to 10 per cent as part of the Government’s drive to curb obesity levels, Public...
View ArticleShortlist for new dental pilot practices announced
Dental practices across the country are preparing for an exciting new challenge as the shortlist of those chosen to continue shaping a new dental contract is announced today. The Department of Health...
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