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Toolkit for nurses to prevent suicide in LGB young people

Toolkit for nurses to prevent suicide in LGB young people

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN), in collaboration with Public Health England (PHE), launch a toolkit to guide nurses and other health professionals in the prevention of suicide in lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) young people. The toolkit has been developed in recognition of the higher risk of sui

Increase in cases of scarlet fever continues

Increase in cases of scarlet fever continues

Public Health England’s latest report shows a high number of scarlet fever notifications across England, with a total of 1265 new cases reported in the first 6 weeks of 2015. Steep increases in scarlet fever activity are being seen across the country, with over 300 cases reported last week (2 – 9 Fe

Action plan to tackle health inequalities for men who have sex with men

Action plan to tackle health inequalities for men who have sex with men

Public Health England (PHE) has launched an action plan to address the health and well-being inequalities affecting gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM). The plan focuses on three interrelated areas in which MSM are disproportionately burdened with ill health: sexual health and HI

Report reveals flu vaccination not effective this year

Report reveals flu vaccination not effective this year

Despite this years flu vaccine being less effective than last year, Public Health England (PHE) recommended people in at risk groups to still get vaccinated. New research from PHE has found that the seasonal influenza vaccine has provided low protection this winter against flu infection caused by on

Drowning in baths a risk for young children

Drowning in baths a risk for young children

Public Health England (PHE) is alerting parents, carers and health professionals to the dangers of children drowning in baths, following a small number of deaths and ‘near misses’ reported by Child Death Overview Panels in London. Accidental child drowning in baths is a tragic but preventable cause

10-point action plan to eradicate TB across England

10-point action plan to eradicate TB across England

Public Health England (PHE) and NHS England have announced an £11.5 million investment as part of a collaborative initiative to decrease TB cases and ultimately eliminate TB as a public health problem in England.

Latest figures confirm flu season has started

Latest figures confirm flu season has started

Latest figures from Public Health England (PHE) indicate that flu is now circulating in the community and increases have been seen in both children and adults across a range of indicators, including GP consultations. Following PHE advice, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) has this week issued guidanc

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