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How to stay abreast of the coronavirus story 24 February 2020, Sarah Campbell Keep up to date with the constantly changing public health picture. Legal briefing: pollution stands trial 20 February 2020, Rob Biddlecombe In 2020 the courts could recognise air pollution as a cause of death for the first time. CIEH hits back at portrayal of EH in media 06 February 2020, Katie Coyne Bizarre storylines and poor understanding undermine efforts to highlight profession’s positive impact. Fitbit data could help predict flu outbreaks 23 January 2020, Sarah Campbell But tech is ‘no substitute for effective prevention such as immunisation’. Merthyr Tydfil’s EH service at ‘tipping point’ but denies failing in its duties 09 January 2020, Katie Coyne However, council highlights areas of concern and consequences of funding cuts. Legal briefing: protection on the menu 12 December 2019, Amandine Garde, Professor of Law Understanding how to use the law is key to tackling the childhood obesity epidemic. Exercise labelling on foods ‘could help reduce obesity’ 12 December 2019, Sarah Campbell Advice on amount of activity needed to burn off calories linked with healthier dietary choices. POLLING DAY: CIEH manifesto has broad support 12 December 2019, Katie Coyne Candidates back plans including making FHRS mandatory in England and national landlord registration. Public ‘obsessed’ with germs but don’t know when to take action 28 November 2019, Katie Coyne Researchers highlight need for hygiene campaign to protect public from infections. Local scheme aims to tackle health inequalities 28 November 2019, Katie Coyne Pilot project will lead to five councils receiving £300,000 each to improve local conditions.
How to stay abreast of the coronavirus story 24 February 2020, Sarah Campbell Keep up to date with the constantly changing public health picture.
Legal briefing: pollution stands trial 20 February 2020, Rob Biddlecombe In 2020 the courts could recognise air pollution as a cause of death for the first time.
CIEH hits back at portrayal of EH in media 06 February 2020, Katie Coyne Bizarre storylines and poor understanding undermine efforts to highlight profession’s positive impact.
Fitbit data could help predict flu outbreaks 23 January 2020, Sarah Campbell But tech is ‘no substitute for effective prevention such as immunisation’.
Merthyr Tydfil’s EH service at ‘tipping point’ but denies failing in its duties 09 January 2020, Katie Coyne However, council highlights areas of concern and consequences of funding cuts.
Legal briefing: protection on the menu 12 December 2019, Amandine Garde, Professor of Law Understanding how to use the law is key to tackling the childhood obesity epidemic.
Exercise labelling on foods ‘could help reduce obesity’ 12 December 2019, Sarah Campbell Advice on amount of activity needed to burn off calories linked with healthier dietary choices.
POLLING DAY: CIEH manifesto has broad support 12 December 2019, Katie Coyne Candidates back plans including making FHRS mandatory in England and national landlord registration.
Public ‘obsessed’ with germs but don’t know when to take action 28 November 2019, Katie Coyne Researchers highlight need for hygiene campaign to protect public from infections.
Local scheme aims to tackle health inequalities 28 November 2019, Katie Coyne Pilot project will lead to five councils receiving £300,000 each to improve local conditions.