Public health nurses advised to fight budget cuts themselves
Nurses have been advised to personally approach council directors of public health and local health and wellbeing boards to ensure frontline concerns are considered as cuts are implemented.
View ArticleFewer NHS staff vaccinated against flu so far this winter
Fewer frontline NHS staff have had their influenza vaccine so far this winter compared to the same period in the past two years, sparking warnings that more workers must get the jab to protect...
View ArticleNHS to get £4bn budget rise but student nurse bursaries set to go
Tomorrow’s comprehensive spending review will give NHS England a real terms increase to its budget of nearly £4bn in 2016-17, but is expected to see further cuts to public health and an end to free...
View ArticleConcern at obesity levels among primary school children
Children appear to be gaining weight as they pass through primary school, with the youngest much less likely to be obese than the oldest, according to latest figures.
View ArticleSpike in number of winter deaths recorded last year
An estimated 43,900 excess winter deaths occurred in England and Wales in 2014-15, the highest number since 1999.
View ArticleAnnual public health cut of 4% branded 'short-sighted'
Public health spending will be cut by 4% a year in real terms, as part of the government’s spending review.
View ArticleNorth London council plans reveal 60% public health cuts
A north London council has laid out proposals to cut public health services including health visiting, drug and alcohol, and sexual health over the next three years by up to 60%.
View ArticleHealth visitors lacking time for mental health checks
The majority of health visitors have reported seeing an increase in postnatal depression among new mothers in recent years, but many say they lack sufficient time to provide mental health assessments.
View ArticleModerate drinking 'cuts mortality risk' in early Alzheimer’s
Drinking two to three units of alcohol every day is linked to a reduced risk of death among people with early stage Alzheimer’s disease, according to Danish research.
View ArticleU-turn on plans for health visiting cuts at London council
Councillors at a local authority in north London have overturned proposals to potentially remove its entire health visiting budget by 2018, following a meeting on Thursday night.
View ArticleGovernment public health policy 'threatens early years care'
A major cross-party report out today highlighting the importance of children’s early years development should serve as a warning to the government about the problems being stored up as a result of its...
View ArticleStudent nurses urged to have new meningitis jab
Students are being urged to get vaccinated ahead of a predicted spike in meningococcal disease, which can lead to potentially deadly meningitis and blood poisoning.
View ArticleHigh scarlet fever levels expected for third consecutive year
Levels of scarlet fever this autumn are indicating a third year of high numbers of cases, according to public health officials.
View Article£3m funding boost for new end-of-life care framework in Scotland
More than £3m is to be invested in education and training in end-of-life and palliative care and other initiatives in Scotland to improve people’s experiences when they die, the government has announced.
View ArticleCrackdown on recommended alcohol consumption
Guidelines on drinking alcohol have changed, with limits for men reduced to the same level as for women.
View ArticleSmoking cessation services threatened by funding pressures
Around 40% of local authorities in England are cutting or planning to cut budgets for stop smoking services, a charity report has claimed.
View ArticleProposed changes to tests for bowel cancer and Down’s
Government advisors have backed changes to a number of NHS screening programmes, with charities welcoming improved tests for bowel cancer and Down’s syndrome.
View ArticlePlans for 20% sugar tax in hospital cafes, says NHS chief
NHS plans could see trusts and health centres in England introduce a sugar tax to help bring down rates of obesity, the head of the health service has said.
View ArticleCuts to children's centres linked to worse family outcomes
A government-commissioned study has found children’s centres with increased budgets and expanded services lead to better outcomes for families and mothers.
View ArticleCall for midwives to raise awareness of Zika virus risk
Midwives are being advised to raise awareness about the outbreak of the Zika virus and its potential effect on expectant mothers.
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