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, oral health, child health, inequalities, women's health, and older people, amongst other subjects.
Over half of pregnant women have now had one or more doses of COVID-19 vaccines
UK Health Security Agency, 24 March 2022
Latest UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data shows that 53.7% of pregnant women in England have been vaccinated with at least one dose of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. Read more.
UKHSA calls for a renewed effort to tackle TB
UK Health Security Agency, 24 March 2022
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is calling on the public and healthcare professionals to help reverse an upward trend in tuberculosis (TB) cases. Read more.
COVID-19 prevalence continues to decline across England but infection rates remain high
UK Health Security Agency, 10 March 2022
Findings from the latest report of the government-backed REACT-1, one of the largest studies into coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in England, have been published today. Read more.
New report confirms fluoridation can reduce tooth decay among children
Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, 21 March 2022
The benefits are greater for those in more deprived areas, reducing inequalities and helping level up oral health. Read more.
Better Health Start for Life weaning campaign survey: March 2022
Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, 4 March 2022
The survey was designed to provide attitudinal insights to support the launch of the Better Health Start for Life weaning campaign. Read more.
Gay and bisexual men and those aged 15 and over to receive 2 doses of HPV vaccine
UK Health Security Agency, 30 March 2022
From 1 April, gay and bisexual men and those aged 15 and over only need to receive 2 doses of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine – instead of 3 – to be fully vaccinated. Read more.
Changes to COVID-19 testing in England from 1 April
UK Health Security Agency, 30 March 2022
Information on who can access free coronavirus (COVID-19) tests from 1 April 2022 and how to get them. Read more.
Government launches landmark Inclusive Britain strategy
Race Disparity Unit, 17 March 2022
The Inclusive Britain strategy sets out 70 actions to tackle racial disparities, boost opportunity and promote fairness. Read more.
Building public understanding of health and health inequalities
The Health Foundation, 14 March 2022
This long read explores reasons behind current public attitudes towards health and inequalities in health outcomes, drawing on polling and public attitudes research by the Health Foundation and others. Read more.
How can the UK COVID-19 Inquiry bring about meaningful change?
The Health Foundation, 17 March 2022
The announcement of a statutory public inquiry into the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic is welcome, as no other type of investigation has greater power or independence. But the Hallett inquiry faces a daunting task that will involve difficult decisions about priorities. Read more.
A matter of life and death: Explaining the wider determinants of health in the UK
The Health Foundation, March 2022
To address health inequalities, we need to change the way that we communicate about the wider determinants of health – to increase public understanding and to build space for policy change. Key to this change is harnessing the power of explanation. Read more.
Blossom Clinic in Leeds offers support in the North of England to those affected by Female Genital Mutilation
Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group, 7 March 2022
The Blossom Clinic in Leeds offers support to non-pregnant females over the age of 18 in the north of England who may have undergone Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Read more.
New roving service for Leeds COVID-19 vaccination programme
Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group, 24 March 2022
A new roving vaccination service is being set up for Leeds, as the COVID-19 vaccination programme moves into its next phase. Read more.
Public health in local government: celebrating 10 years of transformation
Local Government Association, 23 March 2022
This year's tenth Local Government Association (LGA) public health annual report reflects on 10 years of public health in local government and looks forward to the opportunities and challenges of the coming years. Read more.
Summary report: The State of Ageing 2022
Centre for Aging Better, 17 March 2022
This summary report uses the most up-to-date national data available to paint a picture of ageing in England today. Read more.
Volunteering and community connectedness in the COVID-19 outbreak
Centre for Aging Better, 9 March 2022
These two reports, based on research conducted by NatCen Social Research, examine volunteering and community connectedness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more.
Leeds Neighbourhood Network evaluation – Phase two
Centre for Aging Better, 23 March 2022
This evaluation of the Leeds Neighbourhood Networks explores how community organisations contribute to healthy ageing. Read more.
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