18th March 2016
Short weekly update from the CEO of Public Health England (PHE), including:
- sugary drinks levy announced as by the Chancellor in Wednesday’s Budget
- new Eatwell Guide which offers easy-to-follow advice for the public and is a valuable resource for health professionals, caterers and the food and drink industry
- Place-Based Health report which argues that a focus on ‘place’ not only reflects the emerging direction of travel for the NHS and local government, but represents the best hope for achieving a sustainable health system for the future
- PHE Learning Disabilities Conference