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A new listening programme to find out more about the experiences of people with dementia and their carers starts in England.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Includes: Health matters; diabetes prevalence data; Men B vaccine success; National Diet and Nutrition Survey data.
People are urged to use the updated tool to find out their heart age and their risk of heart attack and stroke this World Heart Day.
The Department of Health’s response to Cancer Research UK’s childhood obesity campaign.
New data from PHE reveals 3.8 million people in England aged over 16 had diabetes in 2015, around 9% of the adult population.
People with diabetes are being asked to check whether they have certain batches of GlucaGen® HypoKits used for the emergency treatment of severe low blood glucose (hypoglycaemia).
People with diabetes using the Accu-Chek Insight insulin pump system should check how they operate and wear the medical device to reduce the risk of an unwanted dose of insulin
People with diabetes using a particular type of insulin pump and pre-filled insulin cartridges should insert their cartridges correctly to avoid them leaking and potentially giving an under-delivery of insulin.
Actress Carey Mulligan appointed first UK Global Dementia Friends Ambassador by Alzheimer’s Society and Jeremy Hunt.
People with diabetes who use particular blood glucose test strips should stop using them and seek an alternative as soon as possible says the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). This follows a manufac…
First national Be Clear on Cancer campaign to raise awareness of symptoms of lung cancer, lung disease and heart disease begins.
Screening samples will now be tested for human papilloma virus (HPV) first, helping to prevent cervical cancer.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
This 2012 campaign encouraged people to see their doctor if they have had blood in their poo or looser poo for the last 3 weeks.
Simple bowel cancer home testing kit to be offered to all men and women aged 60 to 74.
Includes: launch of National Diabetes Prevention Programme, PHE statement on levy on high sugar drinks, new Eatwell guide and logo.
How Public Health Dorset is encouraging discussions around dementia risk and promoting the uptake of NHS Health Checks.
How Peterborough City Council integrated the NHS Health Check programme with wider health and social care services for high risk groups.
How Hertfordshire Health Walks are supporting people living with dementia.
Up to a third of dementia cases may be attributable to potentially modifiable lifestyle risk factors.
People living with dementia and their carers were asked about their engagement with nature and the outdoors in one of the largest projects of its kind.
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