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 sexual health, healthy eating, COVID-19, rough sleeping, child health, Leeds, loneliness, gambling, racism, mental health, health prevention, health inequalities, smoking, and bereavement, amongst other subjects.
Chlamydia screening to focus on reducing harm from untreated infections
Public Health England, 24 June 2021
The National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP) will focus testing on women, who are at highest risk of serious consequences from the infection. Read more.
New advertising rules to help tackle childhood obesity
Department of Health and Social Care, 24 June 2021
New rules on advertising unhealthy foods online and before 9pm on TV across the UK after public consultation. Read more.
New research shows 2 million people may have had long COVID
Department of Health and Social Care, 24 June 2021
Findings from the REACT-2 studies show over a third of people who had coronavirus (COVID-19) reported symptoms lasting at least 12 weeks. Read more.
3 in 5 UK adults receive both doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Department of Health and Social Care, 23 June 2021
Over 60% of UK adults have been vaccinated with a second dose of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, giving them the fullest possible protection. Read more.
Government continues drive to end rough sleeping, building on success of Everyone In
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, 22 June 2021
Rough sleepers are to be helped stay off the streets for good through a joined-up approach to treating the underlying causes of rough sleeping. Read more.
Graduate of Family Nurse Partnership programme meets with Duchess of Cambridge
Public Health England, 22 June 2021
The Duchess of Cambridge invited a graduate of Public Health England’s FNP programme to Kensington Palace to discuss early childhood development. Read more.
Surge testing to be deployed in Leeds
Department of Health and Social Care, 21 June 2021
NHS Test and Trace – in partnership with the local authority – is deploying additional testing and genomic sequencing in targeted areas in Leeds. Read more.
New national surveillance of possible COVID-19 reinfection, published by PHE
Public Health England, 17 June 2021
New data suggests a low risk of COVID-19 reinfection in the population. Read more.
Loneliness minister: "It's more important than ever to take action"
Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, 17 June 2021
This Loneliness Awareness Week, the Loneliness Minister Baroness Barran has warned we are still in a ‘critical stage’ of tackling loneliness. Read more.
Vaccination programme accelerated as Step 4 is paused
Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street, 14 June 2021
Step 4 will be delayed by up to four weeks and the vaccination programme accelerated to respond to the rapid spread of the Delta variant. Read more.
Treatment for gaming addiction has tripled in the last year
Mental Health Today, 24 June 2021
Data obtained by the Guardian via a freedom of information request has revealed that an increase in screen time and long periods of home schooling may have resulted in more young people developing a possible gaming addiction. Specialist hospitals, such as The Nightingale hospital have noted an increase of more than triple, in admissions. Read more.
Workplace racism and its undeniable impact on mental health
Mental Health Today, 21 June 2021
A new survey and report from City Mental Health Alliance (CMHA), in partnership with Lloyds Banking Group has shone light on a link between racism and mental health that has hereto not been covered: workplace racism. The survey and extended report found the undeniable impact of workplace racism and attempts to make recommendations to businesses going forward. Read more.
Access to natural public spaces is essential for urban populations, finds study
Mental Health Today, 18 June 2021
A study analysing the effects of exposure to green spaces during the first months of the Covid-19 pandemic has found that access to natural areas was essential to promote mental wellbeing. Read more.
Thousands of lives to be saved by health MOTs at NHS vaccination services
NHS England, 16 June 2021
Health MOTs at NHS vaccination services, pharmacies and clinics are set to save thousands of lives, the health service’s Chief Operating Officer announced today. Read more.
My role in tackling health inequalities: a framework for allied health professionals
The King’s Fund, 17 June 2021
Allied health professionals (AHPs) are an important part of the health and care workforce. In England, 170,000 AHPs work across 14 professional groups providing clinical care and contributing to population health more widely (by improving health and tackling health inequalities). Read more.
NICE and PHE publish comprehensive draft guideline to tackle the health burden of smoking
NICE, 25 June 2021
Healthcare staff should give clear and up-to-date information on e-cigarettes to people who are interested in using them to stop smoking, according to draft NICE guideline recommendations out for consultation today. NICE worked with Public Health England to develop this guideline. Read more.
Consider mental health support for some people with acne, says NICE
NICE, 25 June 2021
In final guidance published today (25 June), NICE has for the first time recommended mental health support for people who are severely affected by their acne. Read more.
19 July remains our target date for ending restrictions
Department of Health and Social Care, 28 June 2021
Speech by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in the House of Commons on the vaccination programme and the move to step 4 of the roadmap. Read more.
COVID-19 vaccines have prevented 7.2 million infections and 27,000 deaths
Public Health England, 28 June 2021
New analysis suggests the vaccination programme has prevented between 6.4 and 7.9 million infections and 26,000 and 28,000 deaths in England alone. Read more.
Bereavement in the time of Covid-19
The Campaign to End Loneliness, 16 June 2021
Learning about loss during lockdown – new bereavement guide to help charities supporting people who have been bereaved during Covid-19. Read more.
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