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First ever cross-government suicide prevention plan published
The cross-government plan for suicide prevention has a focus on how social media and the latest technology can identify those most at risk.
How technology can save the ageing population in London
The ageing population is growing and the need for quality care services will increase substantially in the coming years, here’s where technology can come.
Tackling the UK Government’s identity crisis
UK Government influences our lives through public services. However, a re-occurring obstacle that prevents access to these services is proving identity.
Health secretary pressures the Chancellor over pensions lifetime allowance
Matt Hancock, has revealed that tax charges on pensions are “the biggest concern I have raised with me by GPs”. Senior Cabinet Minister is also in discussions with the Chancellor over lifetime allowance.
Fears over life-saving drug unfounded, finds review
Fears over a life-saving drug that can be used to treat alcohol addiction are unfounded, according to its first ever systematic review.
GPs prescribe more opioids for pain in poor Northern areas, study reveals
English patients living in poorer areas are likely to be prescribed more opioids for pain by their GPs, according to a study led by University of Manchester and University of Nottingham researchers.
Restricting promotion of foods causing child obesity
The 12-week consultation on child obesity asks should there be more restrictions on how retailers promote food and drink that is high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS).
UK-Japanese partnership to tackle degenerative diseases
Medical researchers in Britain and Japan are to join forces in the fight to advance research into treatments for degenerative diseases.
Public sector organisations must prioritise the Cloud for a post-Brexit world
To navigate a post-Brexit world, businesses and public sector must consider a cloud-first approach.
New Change4Life campaign set to help families cut back on sugar
PHE launches new Change4Life campaign to help families cut back on sugar after research reveals children have already exceeded the maximum sugar intake for an 18-year-old by the age of 10.
Dementia assistance dogs – helping with the future of dementia care
Dementia assistance dogs can alter the way that care is provided to dementia patients as it becomes a growing issue in the UK, along with the pressures put on care homes
7 ways to avoid catching the flu
The days are getting shorter, the kids are back at school, and there are noticeably more leaves drifting around. As the Stark family motto grimly states, ‘Winter is coming,’ and with it, the promise of the start of the flu season
Using technology-enabled mental health treatments for Type 2 diabetes
Sarah Bateup analyses how technology-enabled mental health treatments could be used to help those with Type 2 diabetes
Bleeding gums: Sentinels of non-communicable diseases of ageing
Professor Iain Chapple from the University of Birmingham UK, explains the link between periodontitis and non-communicable diseases such as Type 2 diabetes
Delivering effective digital services in an Agile way
Peter Stansbury introduces us to the new AgileDS (Agile Digital Services) guidance, published to support the Agile development and evolution of digital services
Cold weather health warnings issued by PHE
Cold weather puts young children, people over 65 and those with heart and lung conditions at risk from low temperatures
National Energy Action (NEA) slams record number of excess winter deaths last year
New figures from the Office of National Statistics today show that the number of excess winter deaths exceeded 50,000 the highest on record since the winter of 1975/76
Is the public sector safe from cyber attacks in 2019?
In the Budget, the Chancellor pledged an extra £1bn to boost U.K. defences, including cybersecurity. But will we see an impact on the safety of public sector’s cyber attacks in 2019?
How inequality leads to poor asthma outcomes
Dr Samantha Walker, Director of Research and Policy details how inequality in the UK leads to poor asthma outcomes
Government announces plans to introduce new Mental Health Act
The government will introduce a new Mental Health Act to transform mental health care, following the publication of the final report from the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act 1983
