Update on flexibility of wording for health claims published
An update providing recommendations for food business operators about flexibility of wording for health claims, was circulated to interested parties on 3 January 2013. Read the update on general...
View Article£5.45 billion budget for local public health services announced
A £5.45 billion two-year ring-fenced public health budget for local authorities has been announced today. From April 2013, public health budgets will be protected for the first time, with local...
View ArticleCold weather plan: Level 2 alert issued
The Met Office has forecast that in at least the next two to three days there is a 60% chance of severe cold weather/icy conditions/heavy snow in the North West, South East, London and West Midlands...
View ArticleResources to support information sharing to tackle violence
Hospitals are well placed to promote community safety and wellbeing through collecting information about patients who have been assaulted and sharing information appropriately. This can be done without...
View ArticleCold weather alert: level 2 extended to other areas
The Met Office has forecast that in at least the next 2 to 3 days there is a 70% chance of severe cold weather/icy conditions/snow in the North West, South East, North East, East Midlands, West...
View ArticleYour chance to contribute to an independent review of the Drinkaware Trust
Individuals and organisations are invited to contribute documents towards a review of the activities and effectiveness of the Drinkaware Trust. An independent review panel, established at the request...
View ArticleNew year resolutions and the alcohol industry
Henry Ashworth, the co-chair of the Responsibility Deal Alcohol Network, talks about the resolutions being made by the alcohol industry and how organisations who have not yet signed up can get...
View ArticleSugar and calories reduced in soft drinks
Leading soft drinks brands Lucozade, Ribena and J20 are among the latest brands to sign up to the Responsibility Deal’s calorie reduction pledge as part of the government’s drive to curb obesity...
View ArticleUpdate on nutrition and health claims published
An update regarding the European Commission’s Working Group meeting on nutrition and health claims, 11 January 2013, was issued to interested parties on 17 January 2013. Read the update on the working...
View ArticleAdvice on preparation of formula milks restated
The Chief Medical Officer and the Director for Public Health Nursing are today restating longstanding advice about the best practice when preparing formula milks, as set out by the Department of Health...
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