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15/05/2013 | Minimum price for alcohol needed to reduce burden on emergency medicine
Government needs to introduce this measure to relieve pressure on Accident and Emergency wards
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09/05/2013 | Actions, not words, protect people's health
FPH 'profoundly disappointed' by Queen's Speech and lack of action on evidence for minimum unit pricing for alcohol and standardised tobacco packs
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26/03/2013 | Parity is needed between physical and mental health
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has published a major report today that demonstrates how parity between mental and physical health can be achieved.
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22/03/2013 | Alcohol and cancer research shows need for minimum unit pricing for alcohol
Many people do not know how alcohol increases their risk of getting cancer, says FPH
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12/03/2013 | Action needed on antibiotics
FPH supports Chief Medical Officer's comments about antimicrobial resistance
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07/03/2013 | Revalidation for public health and other PHE consultants in England
Important update on the role of Public Health England in medical revalidation
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05/03/2013 | Plenty of bold action for politicians to take on public health
FPH's Ed Jessop comments on a study of life expectancy in the Lancet
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04/03/2013 | Unbridled competition in NHS could increase inequalities
Section 75 regulations risk making it harder for health services to be joined up
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01/03/2013 | Minimum unit pricing for alcohol and health warnings needed to protect children
FPH supports Health First, the Alcohol Health Alliance strategy, launched today
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22/02/2013 | FPH welcomes pledge to reduce child deaths
Local authorities should make full use of public health expertise to help build healthy communities
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06/02/2013 | FPH response to Francis enquiry
Stark reminder that all healthcare professionals must work together and take responsibility for high quality, safe, patient care
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29/01/2013 | Minimum pricing would mean less crime and fewer people in hospital
Minimum pricing makes sense to everyone except those that make millions from selling more alcohol to those who already drink too much
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25/01/2013 | FPH election results
We are very pleased to announce that Dr John Middleton has been re-elected as FPH Vice President for Policy and Dr Peter Sheridan has been elected as Registrar
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10/01/2013 | 'Cautious welcome' for public health budget announcement
Funding decisions must pass 'Ronseal' test and protect and improve health, not fill in existing funding gaps, says FPH
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29/04/2013 | Good Medical Practice revised
The General Medical Council (GMC) has launched a revised edition of Good Medical Practice along with explanatory guidance and online learning materials
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24/04/2013 | Getting children immunised is best way to stamp out diseases
Measles outbreak in Wales highlights importance of vaccinations: it's never too late for a child to get protected
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28/03/2013 | 1 April: a new era begins in public health
Despite concerns about risks to people's health, FPH's members will do all they can to make new public health system work
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28/03/2013 | Section 75 regulations risk fragmented services
FPH is concerned about the impact of regulations on how health services for adults and children are tendered and run
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28/03/2013 | Smoking and mental health: change is long overdue
FPH supports joint report from Royal College of Physicians and Royal College of Psychiatrists on mental health and smoking
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07/01/2013 | We all need to work together to tackle obesity
Change 4 Life's "hidden nasties" in food campaign is launched today
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01/01/2013 | Co-ordinated approach needed to tackle obesity
FPH responds to the Royal College of Physicans' report 'Action on obesity: Comprehensive care for all'
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20/12/2012 | New 'flu communication strategy shows need for clear leadership
The Department of Health has published a communications strategy for potential 'flu pandemic outbreaks
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20/12/2012 | Decision on public health funding is delayed
Risk that the public will not be properly protected if the transition is not carried out smoothly
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03/12/2012 | FPH welcomes start of checks for public health professionals
The Faculty of Public Health welcomes the announcement that revalidation will begin from today (3 December).
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30/11/2012 | John Ashton elected FPH President
We are very pleased to announce that Professor John Ashton has been elected as FPH President from 2013 to 2016
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28/11/2012 | Government consults on minimum pricing of alcohol
FPH welcomes consultation on minimum unit pricing for alcohol - which must be based on evidence of what works, it says
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02/07/2012 | Changes to eligibility to the FPH category of Fellowship
Fellowship for Defined Specialists – further details
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25/09/2012 | FPH supports findings of Hospitals on the Edge report
Royal College of Physicians report shows there is a whole system problem that needs to fully address health and social care problems
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26/09/2012 | Fatalistic attitudes towards health must be tackled
Report by group of Scottish MPs finds that people in poorest areas expect health problems
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01/10/2012 | FPH welcomes whooping cough vaccinations for pregnant women
Welcome initiative will protect pregnant women and their babies
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10/10/2012 | Alcohol misuse report shows need for health warnings
Report by 4Children suggests a 'silent epidemic' of alcohol misuse in families
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19/10/2012 | FPH strongly supports new checks for all public health specialists
FPH would like to see revalidation extended to all specialists, not just those who are doctors
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24/10/2012 | Food labelling announcement is good news for everyone's health
New system will make it easier for people to make healthier choices about the food they eat
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05/11/2012 | FPH welcomes annoucement on 'flu jabs
Department of Health to run a flu vaccination advertising campaign
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07/11/2012 | From art to violence: experts meet in Scotland to debate public health
Heads Up for Public Health conference runs from 8-9 November in Perthshire
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07/11/2012 | Dismay as cabinet public health committee is scrapped
FPH writes to Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Health, outlining its concerns and its dismay at the loss of the cabinet public health committee
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14/11/2012 | Mandate to the NHS Commissioning Board is published
FPH welcomes the NHS Mandate, which needs public health input and measurement to succeed
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16/11/2012 | 'Worrying' research about public health funding
Clarity is urgently needed about how services will be funded in five months' time
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20/11/2012 | GPs say they are fighting to obtain NHS treatment for patients
Investigation by GP magazine finds that managers are raising limits on access to care
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26/11/2012 | PHWAG task group agrees recommendations
The Public Health Workforce Advisory Group (PHWAG) task group on regulation has agreed a number of recommendations with regard to generalist specialists in public health and senior public health appointments
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15/08/2012 | FPH responds to consultations on plain packs for cigarettes and public health funding
We support plain packaging but have some concerns about the proposed formula for public health.
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19/07/2012 | FPH responds to Health Select Committee report on alcohol
There is much to welcome in the committee's report, but it is disappointing that it does not support a ban on multibuy offers, says the Faculty of Public Health
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16/07/2012 | Health warnings needed on alcohol
The Faculty of Public Health is calling for health warnings to be printed on alcohol labelling to give people more information about the risks of drinking.
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05/07/2012 | Tough choices for NHS should not increase inequalities
FPH responds to Institute for Fiscal Studies report on NHS funding
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01/06/2012 | FPH part of award-winning programme on obesity
FPH's Vice President for Policy, John Middleton, and Professor Simon Capewell took part in The Food Programme's award-winning look at transfats.
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01/06/2012 | Regulation of public health specialists
The Faculty of Public Health welcomes plans to ensure that all public health consultants are appropriately regulated
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16/04/2012 | Standardised tobacco packaging is vital to prevent children smoking
The Faculty of Public Health welcomes the government's publication of its consultation document on standardised tobacco packaging on cigarettes
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10/04/2012 | Public health: from transition to transformation
Local Government Association publishes public health resources
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10/04/2012 | FPH welcomes new restrictions on cigarette advertising
All large shops and supermarkets in England now need to hide tobacco products from public view
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13/07/2012 | Notification of changes to regulations regarding the MFPH examinations
Introduction of an attempt limit on all MFPH examinations and a validity period on all Part A passes
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27/03/2012 | Faculty of Public Health response to plans to cut five billion calories from nation’s daily diet
Supermarkets, food manufacturers, caterers and food outlets are joining forces to help cut five billion calories from the nation’s daily diet.
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23/03/2012 | Minimum pricing of alcohol is best way to protect public’s health, says FPH
Government announces plans to set minimum price of 40p per unit of alcohol
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09/03/2012 | New version of e-portfolio launched
An updated version of the e-portfolio has been launched with new functionality
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23/02/2012 | Speaking openly saves lives
Public health professionals need independence to speak freely and protect people’s health, says FPH
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10/01/2012 | Every contact counts as part of wider work to promote health
FPH responds to the Future Forum's report on NHS modernisation
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06/01/2012 | Advice on appointment of directors of public health
The Department of Health and Local Government Association has issued advice on the appointment of directors of public health and on transferring those already in post from the NHS
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09/01/2012 | FPH welcomes alcohol-free-days recommendation
Professor Lindsey Davies comments on the Science and Technology Select Committee’s Alcohol Guidelines report
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20/02/2012 | Prime Minister's meeting with healthcare organisations today
The Prime Minister is due to meet with healthcare organisations today to discuss reforms to the NHS. FPH is one of the organisations that has not been invited to attend, and which has called for the Bill to be withdrawn.
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27/03/2012 | Salt Awareness Week is a welcome opportunity to focus on public health benefits of a healthier diet, says FPH
Salt Awareness Week runs from 26 March to 12 April. This year the focus is on how reducing salt can prevent strokes – the third biggest killer in the UK.
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17/02/2012 | FPH in the news this week
Media coverage of FPH's position on the Bill and minimum pricing for alcohol
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08/02/2012 | FPH calls on government to withdraw Health and Social Care Bill 'in best interests of everyone's health'
Three quarters of FPH members demand the complete withdrawal of the health bill
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26/01/2012 | Faculty of Public Health’s position on the Health and Social Care Bill
Our members have spoken at our EGM and our Board has listened: we now are asking our entire membership in a Bill survey if we should continue with our current approach.
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23/01/2012 | Government gives more details on plans for public health
The government has listened, but concrete action is needed, says Professor Lindsey Davies
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14/06/2011 | UK Faculty of Public Health responds to Government’s announcement on NHS reforms
FPH calls for further clarity around the role of public health specialists in the new system
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13/05/2011 | Government reforms could spell disaster for the public’s health
Despite continuing and co-ordinated efforts to get government to listen to the risks to public health from their proposed reforms, advice continues to go unheard, say the UK’s public health organisations
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14/07/2011 | Government prevaricates over public protection
The Government is choosing dogma over public protection despite repeated calls from the public health profession for statutory regulation of all specialists, the UK Faculty of Public Health and the Royal College of Physicians have warned
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05/03/2012 | Moving public health to local authorities could benefit everyone’s health – if the system is safe and effective
It is vital that the Health and Social Care Bill leads to a safe and effective public health system, says FPH
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13/07/2011 | FPH Annual Conference 'spectacular success'
The FPH annual conference was heralded a "spectacular success" after more than 500 people attended. Catch up on all the key debates and speeches including those by health secretary Andrew Lansley and CMO Sally Davies
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16/09/2011 | 'We must make things happen, not just make noise'
Dialogue and engagement with the Government over health reforms are essential, says FPH President Lindsey Davies in response to an article in the Lancet about public health leadership
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11/10/2011 | FPH seeks changes as health bill reaches Lords
As the Health and Social Care Bill is debated in the House of Lords, the Faculty of Public Health lobbies for four key amendments
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13/10/2011 | 'Law must be used to combat obesity'
The Government must use the law as well as 'nudge' techniques to create a culture that makes it easy for people to consume fewer calories, says FPH President Lindsey Davies in response to the Department of Health strategy on obesity
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04/11/2011 | FPH welcomes select committee public health report
The Faculty of Public Health (FPH) has welcomed the Health Select Committee report into public health
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08/11/2011 | Times publishes letter from leading health figures on health bill concerns
The Faculty of Public Health (FPH) has brought together leading health organisations in a letter published by The Times that raises awareness of our concerns about the Health and Social Care Bill
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09/11/2011 | Alcohol and obesity experts face 'Dragons' Den'
Leading public health experts are to explore the future of health improvement with former BBC Scotland presenter Pennie Taylor during a Dragons' Den-style debate at a conference in Aviemore
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17/11/2011 | Decision to disband obesity group 'baffling'
The government's decision to disband its expert advisory group on obesity is "baffling", according to Professor Lindsey Davies, President of the Faculty of Public Health
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29/11/2011 | Experts fear 'nightmare' future for public health
Public health experts fear that the government’s plans to reform public health could be a "nightmare" that will make it harder to respond to emergencies and reduce health inequalities, according to a survey by FPH
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07/12/2011 | Concerns raised over Clinical Commissioning Groups
The draft guidance on developing commissioning support to Clinical Commissioning Groups raises many concerns within the UK Faculty of Public Health
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21/12/2011 | Public Health England framework should give professionals tools to improve public’s health
Professor Lindsey Davies, President of FPH, responds to two key documents on England's new public health system.
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31/03/2011 | Government proposals may not be so good for the public’s health
Lack of clarity and detail in the Government’s public health white paper, Healthy Lives, Healthy People, could lead to failure in tackling the big public health challenges, says the UK Faculty of Public Health
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22/12/2010 | Royal College petition submitted
The Faculty of Public Health Petition for a Royal Charter of Incorporation has been submitted to the Privy Council Office
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15/03/2011 | FPH rejects alcohol pledges
The UK Faculty of Public Health (FPH) continues to support the overarching responsibility deal commitments, but is profoundly disappointed with the alcohol pledges
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02/02/2011 | Government publishes NHS Health and Social Care Bill
FPH is concerned about what the NHS Health and Social Care Bill means, not only for the public and patients, but also the future of the NHS
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18/01/2011 | Government announces plans for minimum price for alcohol
The coalition government has announced proposals for a minimum price of around 21p per unit of beer and 28p per unit of spirits
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15/12/2010 | One in three children aged 10-11 obese or overweight
The problem of obesity in children will take decades to resolve, FPH's spokesperson on obesity has said, following the publication of the National Child Measurement Programme figures for 2009/10
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07/12/2010 | One in 20 pregnant women severely obese
Five per cent of the UK maternity population are severely obese, equating to more than 38,000 pregnant women each year, according to a study by the Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries (CMACE)
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30/11/2010 | UK Faculty of Public Health welcomes the new direction for public health
The Government’s public health White Paper has outlined radical new plans for public health in England
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07/12/2010 | Government urged to re-think school sport cuts
FPH responds to the proposed plans to cut funding
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24/03/2011 | Lansley keynote speaker at FPH conference
We are delighted to announce that our keynote speaker at the FPH Annual Conference will be the Secretary of State for Health, Andrew Lansley
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13/06/2011 | Andrew Lansley keynote speaker at FPH conference
The keynote speaker at the FPH Annual Conference will be the Secretary of State for Health, Andrew Lansley
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22/06/2011 | Andrew Lansley and Sally Davies to headline at FPH Conference
Secretary of State for Health and England's CMO will deliver major speeches at FPH Conference
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03/12/2010 | Campaign for lower speeds on residential streets
People across the UK are being encouraged to lobby their local councillors for lower speeds in urban residential streets so that they can feel safe to walk, cycle and socialise
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10/11/2010 | Chance being missed to curb harmful drinking, says FPH
The Faculty of Public Health has expressed disappointment that the new Alcohol Bill for Scotland is unlikely to include plans for minimum pricing
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04/11/2010 | Cash from scrapped free school meals to go to failing schools
The Education Secretary announces that money saved from scrapping free school meals for primary school children living below the poverty line will be used to turn around failing schools in England
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22/06/2010 | FPH expresses concern over government plans to cut free school meals scheme
FPH has signed a letter to the Education Secretary, criticising the decision to scrap the plans that would have extended free school meals for half a million primary school children
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27/10/2010 | FPH welcomes RCPsych’s mental health statement
Report calls on the Government to put mental health at the heart of their new public health strategy
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27/10/2010 | Smoking breeding health inequalities, says FPH
Vulnerable groups need more help to gain access to stop-smoking services, the Faculty of Public Health has said following a report which shows a north/south divide is smoking fatality figures
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05/10/2010 | FPH responds to NHS White Paper
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30/09/2010 | FPH outlines principles of public health to Secretary of State
The leaders of the UK's main public health organisations send a letter to Andrew Lansley warning that an inappropriate model could irrevocably damage the delivery of public health
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26/08/2010 | Eighteen per cent of all adult deaths caused by smoking, finds report
The NHS Information Centre has published new statistics on smoking in England
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18/08/2010 | Public wants smoking ban in cars, says survey
Brits want the Government to prioritise a smoking ban in cars, more sport in schools and a new organ donation plan, according to an FPH report
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04/08/2010 | Cities are lagging behind on cycling schemes
More British cities are called on to invest in cycling infrastructure and innovative cycling schemes to save millions on the health bill
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28/07/2010 | Big business should take a lead in public health
President calls on companies to play their part in improving public health at King's Fund debate
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01/06/2010 | Royal College Status
AGM passes resolution authorising FPH board to petition for Royal College status
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11/02/2010 | FPH welcomes the Marmot Review Final Report on health inequalities
FPH welcomes the Marmot Review Final Report on health inequalities
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28/01/2010 | FPH signs a statement on MMR
Today the General Medical Council has announced that Dr Andrew Wakefield, who first suggested a link between MMR vaccine and autism, "failed in his duties as a responsible consultant."
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18/01/2010 | 12 Steps to better Public Health - A Manifesto
Smoking ban in cars, Chlamydia screenings for university freshers and eliminating transfats from food: All political parties called to introduce robust public health policies to improve the nation's health.
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04/08/2010 | Hong Kong college signs new collaboration agreement
The Hong Kong College of Community Medicine (HKCCM) and the Faculty of Public Health (FPH) have signed a new collaboration agreement for the Conjoint Part A/ Part I membership examination
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13/07/2010 | 'Public health specialists should be at the heart of commissioning'
FPH responds to the government's health white paper
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07/07/2010 | FPH Annual Conference - Andrew Lansley's full speech now available
Speeches and conference audio recordings from our Annual Conference at Imperial College on 7 July.
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01/07/2010 | New FPH mental health report calls for more use of walks in parks to treat mental illness
Safe, green spaces may be as effective as prescription drugs for treating mild to moderate forms of depression and anxiety according to a new report published today FPH.
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22/06/2010 | Ban transfats and junk food advertising before 9pm – FPH supports new NICE guidance
Cutting salt and saturated fat levels in processed food could save thousands of lives, says NICE in new guidance published today.
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22/06/2010 | Step up and join the conference cuts debate
This year’s conference will have a highly interactive debate about the issue of the moment, the government’s budget cuts.
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04/06/2010 | FPH responds to Lansley's letter to GMC
FPH welcomes the Secretary of State for Health's letter to the GMC committing to the introduction the revalidation of doctors but extending the pilot process.
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08/01/2010 | FPH welcomes Health Select Committee report on Alcohol
The House of Commons Health Select Committee today published their first report of 2010 on Alcohol. The Committee calls for the introduction of minimum pricing, a rise in the duty on spirits and industrial white cider, tighter and totally independent regulation of alcohol promotion, vastly improved alcohol treatment services, better early detection and intervention...
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02/06/2010 | Health Secretary Andrew Lansley to speak at FPH Conference
We are delighted to announce that the Secretary of State for Health, Andrew Lansley, has been confirmed to deliver the keynote speech at the FPH Annual Conference.
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24/03/2010 | Improve your public health career outlook - check the PHORCaST
Today sees the launch of PHORCaST - a unique, free UK-wide web resource bringing together information on education, career, and development opportunities in public health.
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30/03/2010 | FPH mentioned in CMO Annual Report
Sir Liam Donaldson, the Chief Medical Officer has today published his Annual Report 2009.
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17/02/2010 | FPH comments on the new report on adult obesity trends
Adult obesity figures are still on the increase according to a report published today by the National Heart Forum.
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15/01/2010 | A message from FPH President regarding Haiti
The scenes of devastation and suffering in Haiti are truly horrific, and the international emergency response has been agonisingly slow in getting help through to where it's most needed. But beyond the immediate essentials, with hospitals and health centres wrecked and many staff killed or injured, Haiti will struggle to rebuild its public health infrastructure and services.
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25/01/2010 | MP asks transfat questions
Following the publication of the FPH manifesto, Michael Meacher MP, has put down two parliamentary questions to the Health Minister in support of the FPH stance on transfats.
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12/04/2010 | FPH launches new magazine
FPH has launched its new member magazine - Public Health Today.
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29/01/2010 | FPH Presidential and Vice-Presidential election results announced
Professor Lindsey Davies will become President of FPH from the AGM in July 2010. Professor Davies is currently interim Regional Director of Public Health London and formerly National Director of Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Director of Olympic and Paralympic 2012 Programme at the Department of Health.
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17/12/2009 | Chief Medical Officer Sir Liam Donaldson to step down
England’s Chief Medical Officer Sir Liam Donaldson will be stepping down in May 2010, after 12 years of service.
