Data from Public Health England show that patients diagnosed through screening, GP referral or 2-week referrals likely to have more treatment options.
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Wednesday, 15 August 2018
Friday, 27 July 2018
PHE is working with the Hepatitis C Trust to raise awareness of the infection this World Hepatitis Day.
Thursday, 26 July 2018
Specialist clinicians will be able to legally prescribe cannabis-derived medicinal products by the autumn, Home Secretary Sajid Javid announced today.
Tuesday, 24 July 2018
Analysis of the National Child Measurement Programme shows the proportion of children in Year 6 with severe obesity has reached an all-time high.
Thursday, 19 July 2018
Public Health England and the Italian National Health Institute stress the need to eradicate the disease from all European countries.
Wednesday, 18 July 2018
Public Health England has published flu vaccine effectiveness data for the 2017 to 2018 season.
Tuesday, 17 July 2018
The government and NHS have accepted the recommendation from the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review to pause the use of vaginally inserted surgical mesh for stress urinary incontinence.
Tuesday, 17 July 2018
Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) publishes recommendations for infant feeding.
Thursday, 12 July 2018
Public Health England (PHE) and Business in the Community publish new toolkit to help employers support workers affected by domestic abuse.
Tuesday, 10 July 2018
Public Health England's (PHE) annual conference takes place at Warwick University on 11 and 12 September 2018.
Wednesday, 04 July 2018
Latest information on Public Health England’s involvement in major incident declared in Amesbury.
Wednesday, 04 July 2018
New evidence review concludes that adults should do strengthening and balancing exercises twice a week alongside aerobic exercise.
Tuesday, 03 July 2018
Advice on cooking frozen vegetables following Europe-wide outbreak.
Monday, 02 July 2018
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster David Lidington made the following statement in the House of Commons today.
Friday, 29 June 2018
New figures from PHE show higher concentrations of fast food outlets in England’s most deprived communities.
Thursday, 28 June 2018
Residents advised to stay indoors, keep their doors and windows closed and tune into their local radio station.
Thursday, 28 June 2018
New figures show antibiotic prescriptions by GPs for common respiratory infections fell by 3% following the introduction of a national incentive scheme.
Thursday, 28 June 2018
New figures show antibiotic prescriptions by GPs for common respiratory infections fell by 3% following the introduction of a national incentive scheme.
Friday, 22 June 2018
We have been made aware of an incident recently where an individual is claiming to be an MHRA staff member from the supplements area.
Wednesday, 20 June 2018
The first national study of its kind in England shows cancer patients have a 20% increased risk of suicide.
Wednesday, 20 June 2018
We are working with Bell, Sons & Cod to recall own-brand blackcurrant cough syrup due to possible mould.
Saturday, 16 June 2018
Healthcare professionals in GP surgeries and the community will soon give advice on dementia risk to patients as part of the NHS Health Check.
Friday, 15 June 2018
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency is moving to Canary Wharf in June 2018.
Friday, 15 June 2018
Children in England are on track to consume around 4,800 cubes of sugar by the end of the year, more than double the maximum recommendation.
Monday, 04 June 2018
An update on the breast screening incident has today, Monday 4 June 2018, been published in Parliament.
Friday, 25 May 2018
Warmer weather forecasts for parts of England have prompted warnings to take care from Public Health England (PHE).
Tuesday, 22 May 2018
Public Health England (PHE) encourages local authorities to apply for funding support.
Tuesday, 22 May 2018
The UK government has announced that it will be committing over £30 million of funding to the global fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Tuesday, 22 May 2018
A tool calculating the potential costs of air pollution will provide councils with further impetus to act and improve air quality.
Tuesday, 15 May 2018
Public Health England (PHE) publishes oral health survey of 5-year-olds 2017.
Friday, 11 May 2018
Public Health England is advising the public to ensure they have had 2 doses of MMR vaccine after outbreaks of measles are confirmed across England.
Tuesday, 08 May 2018
Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition is consulting on a draft review of saturated fats, recommending intake should not exceed 10% of daily calories.
Thursday, 03 May 2018
People arrested as MHRA raid property with the assistance of Greater Manchester Police yesterday morning.
Thursday, 26 April 2018
A couple from Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, were sentenced at Northampton Crown Court yesterday for possession with intent to supply unlicensed medicinal products and Class C controlled drugs in the UK.
Tuesday, 24 April 2018
Many producers, importers and packagers need to register now to meet the Soft Drinks Industry Levy deadline of 30 April 2018.
Monday, 23 April 2018
The measures will give children living with alcoholic parents fast access to support and advice.
Wednesday, 11 April 2018
Analysis indicates trading in top strength 10mg Diazepam is down by 64% as MHRA and partners work hard to stop illegal diversion of medicines to the black market.
Friday, 06 April 2018
PHE's latest Change4Life campaign encourages parents to make healthy swaps to prevent 141 children a day having a tooth removed in hospital.
Wednesday, 28 March 2018
A UK case of Neisseria gonorrhoeae with high-level resistance to azithromycin and resistance to ceftriaxone has been acquired abroad.
Wednesday, 28 March 2018
Travellers advised to ensure they are up to date with measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine before travelling to Europe this Easter.
Monday, 26 March 2018
A report presenting annual data for Hepatitis C in North West England shows estimated 16,000 people remain undiagnosed.
Friday, 23 March 2018
Statement in response to CMDh announcement of new restrictions on the prescribing of valproate medicines (Epilim, Depakote and other generic brands).
Friday, 23 March 2018
PHE is consulting on an updated Nutrient Profiling Model, that differentiates which food and drink products can be advertised during children’s programming.
Friday, 23 March 2018
Buildings across the UK will be illuminated red to mark World TB day 2018.
Thursday, 22 March 2018
New report shows water fluoridation helps reduce tooth decay and that there is no convincing evidence of adverse health effects.
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