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�鶹��ý responds to report on sugar reduction

20 September 2019

We have responded to the publication by Public Health England (PHE) of its second year report on progress by the food industry to reduce sugar in ‘everyday’ foods.

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Supporting professionals to have healthier weight conversations - consensus statement

We agree to work collaboratively with various organisations to use collective resources and influence in supporting the public health workforce to have healthier weight conversations.

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Tackle obesity with better routes home from school

13 September 2019

RSPH say banning junk food ads, building parks and transforming active travel are key to success. �鶹��ý's Dr Max Davie responds.

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Public health prescribed activity - consultation response

In 2018 we responded to a call for evidence by the Department of Health and Social Care into local authority prescribed activity.

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�鶹��ý responds to new guidance on how to stay fit and healthy

7 September 2019

The �鶹��ý welcomes the CMO's updated physical activity guidelines and says "the key to longevity and success is embedding healthy habits into life early and making them part of a routine".

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Some positive action, but more needs to be done to improve Scotland’s child health

4 September 2019

Responding to today’s Programme for Government, �鶹��ý Scotland highlighted the mixed bag offered by Scottish Government for Scotland’s children. �鶹��ý Scotland welcomed the actions being taken on air pollution, child poverty, early year’s mental health and disability assistance.

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A carrot a day: child health during World War II

1 September 2019

The Second World War began 80 years ago in September 1939. The war brought huge changes to the lives of children in Britain and to the country’s health services.

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�鶹��ý responds to latest MMR data

30 August 2019

New data from Public Health England reveals 301 new measles cases between April and June 2019. �鶹��ý's immunisation expert responds.

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Healthy early years - consultation response

In 2018 the �鶹��ý responded to the London Assembly Health Committee call for evidence on healthy early years. While the �鶹��ý welcomes this increased focused and scrutiny on the early years, it is important to also recognise the need for a life course approach as there are many opportunities through...

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Transforming children and young people's mental health provision: inquiry - consultation response

In January 2018 the �鶹��ý responded to the Health and Education select committee’s request for an inquiry into this green paper. We had five key points on the scope and implementation of the proposals: supporting mental health care for all children; prevention and early intervention; building on wha...

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