Your guide to PH news, publications and guidance
Welcome to the Public Health Effectiveness Bulletin. Produced each month, the Effectiveness Bulletin is your gateway to key publications to aid evidence-based practice specifically related to Public Health.
This month’s issue contains articles on obesity, workplace health, health protection, COVID-19, women's health, Leeds, West Yorkshire, healthcare, public health, healthy lifestyles, influenza, housing, children's health, inequalities, and prisons, amongst other subjects.
Excess weight and COVID-19: insights from new evidence
Public Health England, 24 July 2020
This report brings together findings from UK and international studies published during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Read more.
COVID-19 and wellbeing
Local Government Association, July 2020
We have some new resources to help employers and their managers to think about and manager the wellbeing of their staff and fulfil their duty of care for their employees, which carries on no matter where staff are based. Read more.
Roll-out of 2 new rapid coronavirus tests ahead of winter
Department of Health and Social Care, 3 August 2020
Millions of new rapid coronavirus tests will be rolled out across NHS hospitals, care homes and labs from next week. Read more.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): scientific evidence supporting the UK government response
Government Office for Science, 31 July 2020
The national and global response to the spread of COVID-19 continues to develop quickly and our collective knowledge of the virus is growing by the second. Read more.
Prime Minister's statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 31 July 2020
Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street, 31 July 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement on coronavirus. Read more.
Rare tick-borne infections diagnosed in England
Public Health England, 31 July 2020
PHE calls for people to be tick aware as the first case of a babesiosis is diagnosed in England. Read more.
Government publishes changes to growth rates and R value
Government Office for Science, 31 July 2020
The government has today (Friday 31 July) published the latest UK wide and regional growth rates for England, alongside R values. Read more.
Improvements to care for pregnant women and mothers in prison
Ministry of Justice, 31 July 2020
Individual care plans and increased staff training on supporting vulnerable mothers and pregnant women will significantly improve the way they are cared for in custody, under a new policy published today (Friday 31 July). Read more.
New rules on gatherings in some parts of Northern England
Department of Health and Social Care, 30 July 2020
Government announces changes to rules on gatherings in Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and East Lancashire after increase in COVID-19 cases. Read more.
The future of healthcare
Department of Health and Social Care, 30 July 2020
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock spoke at the Royal College of Physicians about the future of healthcare. Read more.
NHS Test and Trace launches campaign to encourage everyone with symptoms to get a free test
Department of Health and Social Care, 30 July 2020
NHS Test and Trace will launch the new campaign alongside a new business plan to expand testing capacity and prepare the nation for winter. Read more.
Statement from the UK Chief Medical Officers on extension of self-isolation period: 30 July 2020
Department of Health and Social Care, 30 July 2020
The self-isolation period has been extended to 10 days for those in the community who have coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms or a positive test result. Read more.
Skin creams dried on fabric can lead to fire deaths
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, 29 July 2020
A new campaign to raise awareness of the fire risk and the precautions that need to be taken by users of skin creams has been launched today. Read more.
Government further boosts chances of UK receiving COVID-19 vaccine
Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, 29 July 2020
Deal announced which will secure early access to a promising new coronavirus vaccine, enhancing the UK’s growing portfolio of vaccine candidates. Read more.
PM kickstarts £2bn cycling and walking revolution
Department for Transport, 28 July 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson launches ambitious plans to boost cycling and walking. Read more.
Major new campaign encourages millions to lose weight and cut COVID-19 risk
Public Health England, 27 July 2020
A new national campaign is under way to encourage millions of adults to kick start their health and reduce their risk of serious illness, including COVID-19. Read more.
New obesity strategy unveiled as country urged to lose weight to beat coronavirus (COVID-19) and protect the NHS
Department of Health and Social Care, 27 July 2020
New package of measures and 'Better Health' campaign announced to help people lose weight. Read more.
Excess weight can increase risk of serious illness and death from COVID-19
Public Health England, 25 July 2020
Supporting people to move towards and maintain a healthier weight may reduce the serious effects of COVID-19 on the population, PHE report finds. Read more.
Most comprehensive flu programme in UK history will be rolled out this winter
Department of Health and Social Care, 24 July 2020
Providers will work to vaccinate more than 30 million people during this flu season – millions more than received it last year. Read more.
Homes England backs a new “healthy housing” toolkit by Design for Homes
Homes England, 23 July 2020
New design toolkit commissioned by NHS England replace Building for Life 12 with a focus on healthier communities . Read more.
Face coverings mandatory in shops, supermarkets, shopping centres and enclosed transport hubs from Friday
Department of Health and Social Care, 23 July 2020
Face coverings must be worn in additional enclosed public spaces from 24 July in England, as the government takes further steps to help curb the spread of the virus. Read more.
New powers and framework to help contain coronavirus (COVID-19) locally
Department of Health and Social Care, 17 July 2020
A new framework setting out how to manage COVID-19 outbreaks through the use of national and local expertise has been published by the government. Read more.
New focus on babies' and children's health as review launches
Department of Health and Social Care, 15 July 2020
A major new review into improving health outcomes in babies and young children has launched today. Read more.
COVID-19 outbreak: reset and recovery - councillor guidance
Local Government Association, 7 July 2020
In terms of the approach to recovery, it absolutely remains the case that councils will play the leading role in this work in their areas. Read more.
NHS Test and Trace service to strengthen regional contact tracing
Department of Health and Social Care, 10 August 2020
NHS Test and Trace and Public Health England will extend its partnership with local authorities to reach more people testing positive and their contacts. Read more.
As we face potential future waves of COVID-19, we must urgently understand how the UK differs from its neighbours and why
Health Foundation, 30 July 2020
Health Foundation response to Office for National Statistics data comparing all-cause mortality between European countries and regions (January to June 2020). Read more.
The government's strategy is likely to be a missed opportunity to address the root causes of obesity
Health Foundation, 27 July 2020
The Health Foundation response to the government's new obesity strategy. Read more.
Low income workers at greater risk of unemployment and mounting ill-health as furlough scheme unwinds
Health Foundation, 25 July 2020
New analysis by the Health Foundation reveals that an economic crisis is likely to have unequal impact on people with the lowest incomes. Read more.
Mental health support for people who have been shielding
Leeds CCG, 6 August 2020
People in Leeds who have been shielding are being reminded that help is available if they feel anxious or worried about restrictions being eased. Read more.
New NHS film highlights importance of hand washing to combat coronavirus
Leeds CCG, 23 July 2020
A new video by the NHS in Leeds is highlighting the importance of hand washing in the fight against coronavirus. Read more.
Leeds City Digital Team helps third sector organisations during the coronavirus pandemic
Leeds CCG, 21 July 2020
A special digital grants fund has helped third sector organisations across the city continue to deliver essential services during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more.
Coronavirus and the social impacts on Great Britain: 7 August 2020
ONS, 7 August 2020
Indicators from the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey covering the period 29 July to 2 August 2020 to understand the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on people, households and communities in Great Britain. Read more.
One in two won’t feel safe visiting pubs for at least three months, as more businesses reopen this weekend
Royal Society for Public Health, 4 July 2020
Polling conducted by RSPH has revealed that the Government faces an uphill struggle convincing the public to return to their high streets, as more businesses reopen this weekend. Read more.
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