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An evidence review of a broad range of measures to reduce the nation’s excessive sugar consumption has been published today by PHE.
Public Health England and the Royal College of GPs are encouraging adults to focus on walking briskly rather than just counting steps to improve their health.
This example sets out the work done by the National Conversation on Health Inequalities (NCHI) improving homes for better health.
A new resource that will improve conversations about physical activity between patients and healthcare professionals has been launched.
How UK aid is helping people get access to safe and nutritious food
PHE is encouraging parents to swap children's sugary foods and drinks for healthier alternatives and protect children’s teeth by using fluoride toothpaste.
Brighton and Hove city council and the local community aim to reduce sugar consumption in the city.
Secretary of State for Health Jeremy Hunt writes about the need for delivering safer services and lower costs in the NHS.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Thousands of NHS patients could receive faster diagnosis and better treatment for life-changing diseases like cancer, dementia and Parkinson’s.
Tackling public health concerns through working in partnership with business and charities.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Children and Families Minister on how the government can help build a healthier future for young people
The standards for all food procured by Government departments and their agencies will come into force for all new catering contracts from September 2011.
New measures to halve the number of obese children by 2030 have been announced by Health and Social Care Secretary Jeremy Hunt.
The Natural Connections Demonstration project has published new evidence on the benefits of outdoor learning to pupils, teachers and schools.
Expert independent review concludes that e-cigarettes have potential to help smokers quit.
PHE and the NHS launch Every Mind Matters to help people take simple steps to look after their mental health, improve their mental wellbeing and support others.
Dianne Jeffrey, Chairman of Age UK and leader of the Hospital Food Standards Panel, writes about the importance of good food in hospitals.
Health commissioners can use the new return on investment tool to help decide the best approach to preventing cardiovascular disease within their populations.
A discussion paper on applying behavioural insight to health has been published today by the Cabinet Office.
The government will work with the NHS to improve food quality in hospitals and provide consistently safe, nutritious and tasty food.
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