Improving workplace wellbeing
Looking back over 30 years of work in a variety of roles, I can honestly say that work has generally been good for me. So why isn’t everyone feeling the same?
public health
Rough sleeping: a health and care approach
The most vulnerable rough sleepers need effective and integrated services tailored to their needs to help them get off the streets.
‘Missed opportunity’ on public health
The Government’s Green Paper on preventing ill-health is a “missed opportunity” to make the most of councils’ public health role and expertise, the LGA has said.
Tombstoning youngsters ‘risk death’
Councils and fire chiefs have warned that reckless thrill-seekers leaping from structures as high as 65 feet into water risk fatal injuries or serious disability, after a surge in the dangerous activity during the summer holidays.
Public health to stay with councils
Public health services, including sexual health services and school nurses, are to remain with councils, rather than be transferred back to the NHS, the Government has confirmed.
Call for sexual health strategy
MPs have recommended the establishment of a national sexual health strategy, to help both providers and commissioners deliver sexual health services to a high quality and consistent level.
‘Proven’ ways to cut sugary drinks
Measures including limiting the availability of sugary drinks in schools, price increases, easy-to-read labels, better product placement in supermarkets, offering healthier alternatives and community campaigns are all helping reduce the consumption of sugary drinks, according to a recent report.