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06 Aug 2014 - 16:07

null LGA looking for a Data Analyst to support the Health and Care Programme

The LGA are looking to recruit a Data Analyst to provide support for the Health and Care Programme team and the local government sector through delivering research, data and analysis. If you are interested, please send your CV to philippa.lynch@local.gov.uk by Friday 5th September (Please ignore the earlier closing date on the LGA's job website - this vacancy has been extended). ... See more
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06 Aug 2014 - 09:39

null Last date for submission – 8th August - Protecting Health and Care Information, DH data sharing consultation

A reminder that the Department of Health data sharing consultation closes this Friday 8th August. This consultation sets out proposals for new regulations to place strong controls around the disclosure of data which might potentially identify individuals by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) and accredited safe havens. An earlier post provides details about the... See more
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04 Aug 2014 - 14:34

null Health Needs Audit toolkit from Homeless Link

Research published in July 2014 by Homeless Link shows that the proportion of homeless people in England reporting some form of physical and mental health problem is at least double that of the general population, and many are not getting the right help.  The unhealthy state of homelessness report  (pdf) explores the health and wellbeing of homeless people in England and the... See more
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01 Aug 2014 - 14:49

null BBC sports test - nice use of infographics

Take the test designed by Loughborough University sport scientists to find out which sport you are best suited to. Take 30 seconds to dash through the 13 quick questions in the sports quiz and you'll be presented with events from the Commonwealth Games which could match your physical and mental abilities.  The quiz is based on a model devised by sports scientists from... See more
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01 Aug 2014 - 14:28

null British Heart Foundation action on junk food marketing to children

Parents’ efforts to help their children eat healthily are being undermined by sophisticated promotions for unhealthy foods on TV and online – these adverts are exploiting loopholes in advertising regulations. The British Heart Foundation is leading a campaign, 'Action on Junk Food Marketing', to urge the UK Government to introduce stronger regulations to stop companies from... See more
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01 Aug 2014 - 10:24

null LGA are looking for a Programme Manager for Health & Care Informatics

Closing date, 25th August 2014 (by 5pm). This post is at Grade 7 (£62,659 - £70,781 per annum (incl. London Weighting)) for a fixed term initially to 31 March 2015. The LGA are looking to appoint a programme manager for health and care informatics, as part of the Adult Social Care Reform team. This is a fixed term appointment initially to the end of March 2015. Its core purpose is to... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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28 Jul 2014 - 15:28

null DH Survey on the publication of comparative provider data – closing date Friday 1st August 2014

Do you collect, present or use health and care data to assess how your organisation is doing? Or are you interested in viewing health and care data to understand how the NHS are delivering services? If so, the Department of Health is running a survey to gather feedback about the Patient Safety Hub. If you have a few minutes to spare your input would be greatly appreciated. Some new web... See more
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28 Jul 2014 - 14:57

null UK Health Forum launches AlcoholHealthLink to connect researchers and policy makers

The UK Health Forum has launched AlcoholHealthLink for researchers and policy makers. AlcoholHealthLink is a closed self contained network, to encourage and support collaboration between researchers, policy makers and other alcohol experts and improve translation of knowledge into policy to reduce alcohol-related harm. The UK Health Forum (UKHF) has investigated the information needs and... See more
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28 Jul 2014 - 11:03

null Restaurant and pub chains urged to sign up to salt reduction targets to combat heart attack and stroke

The Local Government Association (LGA) points out that only one restaurant group and a single fast-food chain have committed to new Department of Health (DoH) voluntary targets – launched almost five months ago – to slash salt in the 10 most popular high street dishes. These include chips, burgers, chicken portions, battered or breaded fish, pies, curries, beef steaks and grilled chicken,... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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21 Jul 2014 - 12:10

null Children's Society report explores the practice of live birth data sharing between local authorities and children’s centres

The Children's Society have published a report, The Right Start, which explores the practice of live birth data sharing between local authorities, health services and children’s centres.  Information about births within a local area - live birth data - is crucial information for children’s centres, as it helps them to ensure that they are able to get in touch those families that... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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16 Jul 2014 - 14:01

null 2014 Health Profiles available

Public Health England (PHE) launched the 2014 Health Profiles for each local authority in England on 8th July The 2014 Health Profiles are now available as online interactive maps, charts and tables through the Health Profiles tool. A four page summary pdf document is also available for each area from the Health Profile website - these are updated annually. 2014 Health Profiles are now... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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12 Jul 2014 - 15:24

null Obesity involves every one of us - we should tackle it collectively

 A community approach to tackling obesity A Guardian article by Sarah Boseley on tackling obesity looks at an approach started in northern France which takes a whole community approach to tackling obesity. She asks if a project started in two French towns could show us how to tackle obesity in children – by taking action as a whole community? The article describes an experiment... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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12 Jul 2014 - 15:08

null Men in Sheds UK - health and wellbeing for men

Men in Sheds is a project first started in the UK by by Age UK Cheshire in the autumn of 2008 for older men who feel isolated or are experiencing major life changes. Research worldwide points in particular to the health and well-being benefits of men coming together. Now there are over 80 Sheds open in the UK, with many others being planned. They vary from full-time projects with paid... See more
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12 Jul 2014 - 15:18

null Protecting Health and Care Information - a DH data sharing consultation on proposals to introduce new regulations

The Department of Health Data Sharing consultation has opened today. This consultation is part of the wider engagement on the use and disclosure of information, and will be open for six weeks, closing on 8 August 2014. About the consultation This consultation is carried out under section 251(9) of the National Health Service Act 2006 and sets out proposals for new... See more
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12 Jul 2014 - 13:01

null 'Moving More, Living More' Inactivity Regional forum dates - July 2014

The 'Moving More, Living More' regional forums to be held this July provide a regional platform to explore effective approaches to addressing insufficient levels of physical activity and the health, economic and social impacts. Forums are being held in Birmingham, Leeds, London, Cambridge and Bristol between the 10th and 17th July. Low and declining levels of physical activity are... See more
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12 Jul 2014 - 12:54

null Catch 22 Dawes Unit: A public health approach to tackling youth violence

The Catch22 Dawes Unit works with individuals, families, schools and communities to reduce gang involvement and its effect on local areas. The Unit also provides research which addresses the problems caused by gangs and explores how best to prevent gang involvement and support those looking to exit. Catch22 Dawes Unit and MHP Health’s report, Violence prevention, health promotion: a public... See more
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12 Jul 2014 - 15:08

null HSCIC consultation on changes to the Adult Social Care Survey for 2014-15 onwards

The Adult Social Care Survey asks questions of users of Adult Social Care services about self-reported general health and quality of life, and about how users rate the services they receive, including whether those services are effective. The Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) are consulting on possible future changes to the survey for 2014-15. This consultation will be open... See more
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12 Jul 2014 - 15:18

null ONS Consultation on Small Area Population Estimates

ONS are consulting on the future publication of population estimates for health areas and a request for information on the uses made of small area population estimates in general, including your views on the quality of the products. The consultation runs from 16th June 2014 through to 25th July 2014. ONS is proposing that future releases of mid-year population estimates for health... See more
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12 Jul 2014 - 13:08

null UK tobacco control campaigner wins World Health Organisation award

Tobacco control campaigner Ailsa Rutter has been awarded a World Health Organisation (WHO) World No Tobacco Day medal in recognition of her work in tackling smoking in the north east. She is the only person in the UK to win the award. Rutter, who set up Fresh – the first regional tobacco control office in the UK – in 2005, saw smoking rates in the north east fall at twice the national... See more
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12 Jul 2014 - 15:08

null walkit.com - a useful route planner for walking

walkit.com is the urban walking route planner Covering a number of towns and cities in the UK this site provides a really useful tool for planning a route on foot between any two points, including your journey time. For additional health interest it also offers calorie burn, step count and carbon saving for your journey. The team don't pretend that you can substitute... See more
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