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 COVID-19, health protection, influenza, substance abuse, drugs, mental health, inequalities, late adulthood, loneliness, obesity, men's health, and rough sleeping, amongst other subjects.
UKHSA ramps up testing availability following record week for distribution
UK Health Security Agency, 15 December 2021
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Royal Mail have today announced that delivery capacity for COVID-19 testing kits will double in response to unprecedented demand. Read more.
COVID-19 variants identified in the UK
UK Health Security Agency, 13 December 2021
Latest updates on SARS-CoV-2 variants detected in the UK. Read more.
UKHSA encourages all those eligible to take up HPV vaccine
UK Health Security Agency, 14 December 2021
UKHSA publishes the latest human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine coverage statistics in England for academic year 2020 to 2021. Read more.
UKHSA calls for everyone to get their flu jab this week
UK Health Security Agency, 5 December 2021
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is urging all those eligible to take up their flu vaccine by 10 December to ensure protection in time for Christmas. Read more.
Get Boosted Now
Ministry of Defence, 15 December 2021
The Prime Minister has announced a huge ramping up of the COVID-19 booster vaccination programme to protect us all from the Omicron variant. Read more.
Prime Minister announces Covid-19 Inquiry Chair
Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street, 15 December 2021
The Prime Minister has announced the Chair of the forthcoming public inquiry into the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more.
Chief Medical Officer urges public to Get Boosted Now
Department of Health and Social Care, 14 December 2021
New advert shows Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty urging public to get COVID-19 booster jab. Read more.
15-minute observation period after vaccine temporarily suspended to speed up booster rollout
Department of Health and Social Care, 14 December 2021
The move aims to help accelerate the booster programme and get jabs in arms more quickly in light of rising cases of Omicron. Read more.
Prime Minister and Head of the NHS call for volunteers to support National Booster Effort
Department of Health and Social Care, 14 December 2021
Government and NHS announce ambition to recruit tens of thousands of volunteers to help get jabs into arms. Read more.
UK coronavirus (COVID-19) alert level increased from Level 3 to Level 4
Department of Health and Social Care, 12 December 2021
Following advice from the UK Health Security Agency and in the light of the rapid increase in Omicron cases, the UK Chief Medical Officers and NHS England National Medical Director have recommended to ministers that the UK COVID-19 alert level should increase from Level 3 to Level 4. Read more.
UK marks one year since deploying world's first COVID-19 vaccine
Department of Health and Social Care, 8 December 2021
Vaccination programme has been a phenomenal success with almost 120 million doses administered, saving countless lives and reducing pressure on the NHS. Read more.
Largest ever increase in funding for drug treatment
Department of Health and Social Care, 6 December 2021
The government's ten year Drug Strategy aims to tackle drugs and prevent crime, backed by the largest ever increase in funding for drug treatment. Read more.
Unvaccinated mothers urge pregnant women to get jabbed
Department of Health and Social Care, 4 December 2021
Powerful new video shows their experiences of severe COVID-19 during pregnancy. Read more.
£5 million launched to support suicide prevention services
Department of Health and Social Care, 26 November 2021
The government has launched a £5 million fund to support the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector on suicide prevention services. Read more.
New UKHSA study provides more safety data on COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy
UK Health Security Agency, 25 November 2021
Analysis by the UK Health Security Agency in women giving birth has reinforced international evidence that COVID-19 vaccines have good safety record in pregnant women. Read more.
Antibiotic-resistant infections fell in 2020 for first time since 2016, but UKHSA warns drop likely temporary
UK Health Security Agency, 17 November 2021
New UKHSA data shows that bloodstream infections dropped in 2020 for the first time since 2016 but remain at a higher level than 6 years ago. Read more.
Billions more for councils to build back better
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, 16 December 2021
Councils in England will receive £53.9 billion in funding for the coming financial year, including more than £1 billion of additional funding for social care. Read more.
Our ageing population
The Health Foundation, December 2021
England’s population is ageing. In the next 25 years, the number of people older than 85 will double to 2.6 million. In many ways this is something to celebrate. However, as people age the risk of developing illnesses and becoming frail increases, leading to greater need for health and social care. But does our ageing population mean an inevitable rise in demand and the costs of care? As this report explores, the reality is more subtle and complex. Read more.
Must Know: Loneliness - Is your council actively tackling loneliness?
Local Government Association, 10 December 2021
Tackling loneliness is a preventative measure that improves quality of life for individuals and reduces long-term costs for health and social care. Councils have a key role to play, using their knowledge of the local community to bring together partners and lead projects. Read more.
Inclusive economies and healthy futures: Supporting place-based action to reduce health inequalities
Local Government Association, 7 December 2021
Councils have an unparalleled understanding of their local area and the key institutions in it. This guide will provide inspiration to everyone seeking to build a more inclusive, healthy and prosperous economy in their local area. Read more.
Must know: Is your council doing all it can to improve mental health?
Local Government Association, 19 November 2021
Mental health problems are on the increase, with a rising demand on services and increasing complexity of need. This was happening before COVID-19, but the pandemic has undoubtedly made the situation worse. Local government makes a vital contribution to promoting good mental health and need to continue to invest in this to ensure good mental health in their communities. Read more.
Should obesity be recognised as a disease?
Royal Society for Public Health, 12 November 2021
RSPH are pleased to have supported a project by University of Nottingham Master in Public Health students, who investigated the issue of whether obesity should be recognised as a disease. Read more.
Blog: Levelling up men's health: it's time for a strategy
Royal Society for Public Health, 19 November 2021
Martin Tod, Chief Executive of Men’s Health Forum, and Peter Baker, Director of Global Action on Men’s Health, outline the need for a strategy to improve men's health outcomes. Read more.
Guest blog: The Government's new drug strategy
Royal Society for Public Health, 6 December 2021
Rosanna O’Connor, Director for Addictions & Inclusion, Office for Health Improvement & Disparities, outlines the new opportunities and accountabilities set out in the government's new drug strategy. Read more.
Guest blog: We got close to ending rough sleeping through harnessing a Public Health approach. As we leave the pandemic behind, this can’t be forgotten.
Royal Society for Public Health, 16 December 2021
Rick Henderson, CEO at Homeless Link, the national membership charity for frontline homelessness organisations, outlines why we must put the lessons of the pandemic into practice in the years to come. Read more.
What is happening to life expectancy in England?
The King's Fund, 6 December 2021
This article examines trends in life expectancy at birth up to 2020 and the impact of Covid-19 in 2020, gender differences, geographical inequalities, causes of the changing trends since 2011, and how the UK’s life expectancy compares with other countries. Read more.
Coronavirus and the social impacts on Great Britain: 17 December 2021
ONS, 17 December 2021
Indicators from the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey covering the period 1 to 12 December to understand the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on people, households and communities in Great Britain. Read more.
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