PHE – Duncan Selbie’s Friday Message 9 September 2016

Short weekly update from the CEO of Public Health England (PHE), including:

Halving of MenB cases since the introduction of the vaccine
report commissioned by PHE and the LGA outlining principles to tackle deaths from drug misuse
latest National Diet and Nutrition Survey data for 2012-2014 showing a slight dip in the amount of sugar consumed by children
guidance, jointly developed with the Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH), to help clarify the current public health grant conditions and mandated functions in local government

PHE – Duncan Selbie’s Friday Message 2 September 2016

Short weekly update from the CEO of Public Health England (PHE), including:

Health Select Committee report into the public health system post 2013. Their inquiry looked at whether the reforms have achieved their aims, and whether, in their view, further improvements are necessary. The summary particularly is well worth a read.
The Lancet Oncology published a new paper co-authored by PHE and Cancer Research UK on 30-day mortality following chemotherapy for patients with breast and lung cancer – the first major report to use our world-leading systemic anti-cancer treatment data.
The introduction of a new vaccine for infants against rotavirus, one of the common causes of gastroenteritis among children.
Reminder of the PHE annual conference taking place on 13-14 September.

Short weekly update from the CEO of Public Health England (PHE), including:

new areas of collaboration for PHE’s Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards at Harwell
increase in measles linked with music festivals
publication of a refreshed Public Health Skills and Knowledge Framework
PHE’s Annual Conference, 13-14 September at Warwick University
Be Clear on Cancer roadshow which begins touring on Monday

Short weekly update from the CEO of Public Health England (PHE), including:

review of the latest editino of the Health Matters blog which focused on getting every adult active
Commission for Health and Social Care Integration in the North East, which looks at how the NHS, councils and other organisations, including the voluntary and community sector,can further develop the work they do together to improve health and wellbeing across the North East
PHE annual hepatitis C 2016 report which was published on World Hepatitis Day
Roundtable meeting this week focused on unintentional injury to children
Publication of PHE’s third Annual Report.

Short weekly update from the CEO of Public Health England (PHE), including:

Soft Drinks Industry Levy
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Report
Local Government Association (LGA) and PHE joint briefing on health, work and worklessness to support local authorities as they improve workplace health and reduce the employment gap for people with long term conditions and disabilities
Fit for the Future – Public Health People report on recommendations on the current and future challenges facing the public health workforce