News
This page lists news from the North East PHO
Launch of enhanced Health Inequalities Intervention Toolkit
We are pleased to announce the launch of an enhanced Health Inequalities Intervention Toolkit for England
New resources on teenage pregnancy
The East Midlands Public Health Observatory, the lead observatory on teenage pregnancy, has produced new resources based on the latest teenage conception data.
Social determinants of health and the role of local government
IDeA Knowledge have published a new collection of articles examining what local government can do to address the social conditions that lead to health inequalities.
http://list.idea-knowledge.gov.uk/t/50811/6193691/8104/0/
NICE consultation for pregnant women with complex social factors
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is developing guidance to help the NHS provide better and more effective antenatal services for pregnant women faced with difficult social circumstances. As part of this process, the draft version of the guideline, which contains recommendations for healthcare professionals, has been published on the NICE website and is now available for public consultation.
The closing date is 12 April 2010
DH Active Travel Strategy Launched
The Department of Health and Department for Transport have jointly published a new Active Travel Strategy.
National Library for Public Health on Twitter
Follow the NLPH on Twitter - get up-to-date news on new additions and other public health information from around the world!
Action Art!
Get active with art this February half term, as the BALTIC art gallery in Gateshead joins forces with NHS North East to promote the Change4Life campaign for a healthier lifestyle.
Britain has among worst cancer survival rates in developed world
Healthcare standards in this country are worse than many former communist states despite billions of pounds of extra funding being pumped into the NHS under Labour, the figures indicate.
Death of Regional Maternity Survey Office founder
Pioneering North East Paediatrician, Dr Edmund Hey, has died.
NTA Report - Drugs/Alcohol
Joint Guidance on Development on Local Protocols between Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services and Local Safeguarding and Family Services
Joint guidance on Development of Local Protocols bewteen Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services and Local Safeguarding and Family Services. It is intended to help commissioners and providers to meet existing commitments by providing the latest information and highlighting good practice
