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The consultation is part of the government’s plan to reduce childhood obesity and other health problems in children.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Specialist clinicians will be able to legally prescribe cannabis-derived medicinal products by the autumn, Home Secretary Sajid Javid announced today.
The international agreement aims to significantly reduce the illicit tobacco market both in the UK and worldwide.
A fried chicken shop has been developing and testing a new, healthier menu for children and learning how to nudge the after-school crowd into giving it a try.
The Home Secretary today announced a review into the scheduling of cannabis for medicinal purposes.
Children in England are on track to consume around 4,800 cubes of sugar by the end of the year, more than double the maximum recommendation.
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.
The first assessment of industry progress on the government’s sugar reduction programme has been published.
Ministerial responses to Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) reports on drug misuse and dependency.
PHE's latest Change4Life campaign encourages parents to make healthy swaps to prevent 141 children a day having a tooth removed in hospital.
On No Smoking Day, PHE advises going ‘cold turkey’ is least effective way to quit.
Steps to reduce 20% of calories in popular foods by 2024 announced to tackle childhood obesity.
Local health needs assessment and consultation report details outcomes of the NHS Health Check and recommendations for future improvement.
Audit to ensure patients identified as being at increased risk of diabetes by the NHS Health Check in Bromley receive appropriate assessment and management.
Public Health England's new TV advert highlights the dangers of tar in cigarettes, urging England’s 7 million smokers to quit using Smokefree this New Year.
PHE clarifies recent media coverage about an upcoming calorie campaign.
Sports Minister highlights importance of developing local solutions to tackle inactivity
The chair of the ACMD responds to the Home Secretary's invitation on 29 November to become a member of the drug strategy board.
This circular provides clarification to a change to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
Seven areas to take part in individual placement and support (IPS) trial for drugs or alcohol dependency in community treatment services.
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