Resources to support the 2012 European Antibiotic Awareness day in England
European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD), on 18 November 2012, is a Europe-wide public health initiative aimed at encouraging responsible use of antibiotics. It is supported in England by the...
View ArticleChange to no-smoking signs regulations
The duty to display no-smoking signs in smoke-free premises and vehicles in England is being made simpler. Since 1 October, at least 1 legible no-smoking sign must still be displayed but owners and...
View ArticleHealth becomes first government department to sign Time to Change mental...
On World Mental Health Day, the department of Health has become the first government department to sign up to Time to Change the mental health anti-stigma programme. Care Services Minister Norman Lamb...
View ArticleResponse to the inquiry into sport and exercise science and medicine published
This Command Paper sets out the government’s response to the House of Lords Science and Technology Select Committee inquiry into sport and exercise science and medicine. The government welcomes the...
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Resources available for Self Care Week 2012
Resources are now available for Self Care Week 2012, to help NHS, social care and voluntary sector organisations run local initiatives. This year, Self Care Week will run from 12-18 November. Self Care...
View ArticleUpdate on Nutrition and health claims published
An update regarding the European Commission’s Working Group meeting on nutrition and health claims,17 September 2012, was issued to interested parties on the 25 September 2012. Read the update on the...
View ArticleUpdate on Nutrition and health claims published
An update regarding the European Commission’s Working Group meeting on nutrition and health claims, 3 October 2012, was issued to interested parties on 8 October 2012. Read the update on the Working...
View ArticleSingle system for nutrition labelling announced
The Department has announced proposals for front-of-pack nutrition labelling that clearly displays: how much fat, saturated fat, salt and sugar and how many calories food products contain. The new...
View ArticleFund to create and modernise homes for independent living
The Department of Health today opened a £300 million fund to provide new and modernised homes designed to meet the needs of older people and people with disabilities. Local authorities will be able to...
View ArticleCold Weather Plan for England 2012 published
The Cold Weather Plan aims to prepare for the effects of winter weather on people’s health. It provides advice for individuals, communities and agencies on how to prepare for and respond to severe cold...
View ArticleResources to support the 2012 European Antibiotic Awareness day in England
European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD), on 18 November 2012, is a Europe-wide public health initiative aimed at encouraging responsible use of antibiotics. It is supported in England by the...
View ArticleChange to no-smoking signs regulations
The duty to display no-smoking signs in smoke-free premises and vehicles in England is being made simpler. Since 1 October, at least 1 legible no-smoking sign must still be displayed but owners and...
View ArticleHealth becomes first government department to sign Time to Change mental...
On World Mental Health Day, the department of Health has become the first government department to sign up to Time to Change the mental health anti-stigma programme. Care Services Minister Norman Lamb...
View ArticleResponse to the inquiry into sport and exercise science and medicine published
This Command Paper sets out the government’s response to the House of Lords Science and Technology Select Committee inquiry into sport and exercise science and medicine. The government welcomes the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Resources available for Self Care Week 2012
Resources are now available for Self Care Week 2012, to help NHS, social care and voluntary sector organisations run local initiatives. This year, Self Care Week will run from 12-18 November. Self Care...
View ArticleUpdate on Nutrition and health claims published
An update regarding the European Commission’s Working Group meeting on nutrition and health claims,17 September 2012, was issued to interested parties on the 25 September 2012. Read the update on the...
View ArticleUpdate on Nutrition and health claims published
An update regarding the European Commission’s Working Group meeting on nutrition and health claims, 3 October 2012, was issued to interested parties on 8 October 2012. Read the update on the Working...
View ArticleSingle system for nutrition labelling announced
The Department has announced proposals for front-of-pack nutrition labelling that clearly displays: how much fat, saturated fat, salt and sugar and how many calories food products contain. The new...
View ArticleFund to create and modernise homes for independent living
The Department of Health today opened a £300 million fund to provide new and modernised homes designed to meet the needs of older people and people with disabilities. Local authorities will be able to...
View ArticleCold Weather Plan for England 2012 published
The Cold Weather Plan aims to prepare for the effects of winter weather on people’s health. It provides advice for individuals, communities and agencies on how to prepare for and respond to severe cold...
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