By Local Government Association (2014)
Public health made the formal transfer to local government in April 2013, with the hope of tackling the wider social and economic determinants of poor health. This publication aims to capture the thoughts of those working in the new system with contributions from councillors, directors of public health, providers, commissioners, GPs, academics and other key decision makers.
By Centre Forum (2014)
This report argues that loneliness should be a public health priority and explores practical steps that can be taken to reduce levels of loneliness among the oldest old. Addressed to politicians and policy makers in both central and local government, leaders and innovators in the voluntary and community sector, and wider society as a whole, the report urges them to give more priority to the services and support that we know can help older people avoid ageing in loneliness and isolation.
By Inclusion Health (2014)
This report includes examples of good primary care that improves registration and access to care. It outlines what makes good practice and explains why the chosen approaches are successful in improving access to primary care.
By Macmillan Cancer Support (2014)
This report examines issues that matter most to cancer patients and reveals that tens of thousands of UK cancer patients are diagnosed too late, shown a lack of compassion, or denied a ‘good’ death.
By Department of Health (2014)
The Children and Young People’s Health Outcomes Forum (CYPHOF) annual report reviews progress on improving health outcomes for children and young people. This report is for those who have an interest and contribution to make towards improving children and young people’s health outcomes. This includes national and local Government, and those leading and working in the health, healthcare, social care and education system and wider children’s sector.
By Department of Health (2014)
This document sets out how the health and care system aims to become amongst the best in Europe at reducing levels of avoidable mortality. Focusing on cancer, stroke, heart, liver and lung diseases, it sets out examples of good practice and help for local commissioning and service delivery.
By NICE (2014)
This Evidence Update provides a summary of selected new evidence published since the literature search was last conducted for the following NICE guidance:
Physical activity and the environment. NICE public health guidance 8 (2008)
By UK Health Forum (2014)
This guide aims to improve health and wellbeing through warm and healthy housing and reducing energy costs for vulnerable households. It aims to support public health teams and others working locally, such as members of health and wellbeing boards, and individuals and agencies involved in Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) processes.
By NICE (2014)
This quality standard contains six statements designed to reduce infection rates, including a statement recommending that patients should be looked after by healthcare workers who always clean their hands thoroughly, both immediately before and immediately after contact or care. It also aims to tackle the growing threat of antibiotic resistance by recommending that antibiotics be prescribed only in accordance with local antibiotic formularies – as part of a system to stem resistance of infections to antibiotics.
McFadden, A. et al. BMC Public Health, 2014; 14:148
Good nutrition is important during pregnancy, breastfeeding and early life to optimise the health of women and children. It is difficult for low-income families to prioritise spending on healthy food. Healthy Start is a targeted United Kingdom (UK) food subsidy programme that gives vouchers for fruit, vegetables, milk, and vitamins to low-income families. This paper reports an evaluation of Healthy Start from the perspectives of women and health practitioners.