Please see below the new Public Health England presentation on hospital admissions for people with learning disabilities: Hospital Admissions for People with Learning Disabilities Jan 2019 Please also see below a list of resources available from Public Health … [Read more...]
EU Exit Operational Guidance from the Department of Health and Social Care
Actions the health and care systems in England should take to prepare for a 'no deal' scenario'. Please see below the EU exit operational readiness guidance cover letter: EU Exit Operational Readiness Guidance Cover Letter Please see below the EU exit operational readiness guidance papers: EU Exit Operational Readiness Guidance … [Read more...]
No Evidence of Sugar Substitutes’ Health Benefits
Please see below articles disscussing the lack of evidence for sugar substitutes' Guardian - No evidence of sugar substitutes' health benefits, finds study Daily Mail - Sweeteners are NOT healthier than sugar: Scientists claim there is 'no evidence' of any benefits and harms can't be ruled out Metro - Swapping sugar for sweeteners might not be a healthier … [Read more...]
Christmas 2018
Public Health England: Breastfeeding and Dental Health Resources Published
Public Health England has today published a statement on breastfeeding and dental health. This includes the current evidence and core messaging for dental teams and healthcare professionals and features a new infographic. The key messages include: dental teams should continue to support and encourage mothers to breastfeed not being breastfed is associated with an … [Read more...]