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EH manifesto sets out wish list for next Government 14 November 2019, Katie Coyne CIEH publication ahead of general election calls for action and commitment on issues from food safety to air pollution. ‘Renewed focus on prevention’ needed to reduce health inequalities 14 November 2019, Katie Coyne RSPH calls for next Government to show ambition in taxes, regulation and legislation to improve population health. Councils need Government’s backing to close takeaways near schools, says food charity 14 November 2019, Katie Coyne Sustain alliance calls for local authorities to be empowered to stand up to fast food chains’ expansion plans. CIEH Excellence Awards winners clean up 14 November 2019, Sarah Campbell The third annual event rewarded EHPs’ lasting impact on public health. Lorry safety scheme launches in capital 31 October 2019, Katie Coyne System aims to reduce HGVs’ blind spots and prevent collisions with pedestrians and cyclists. Solving childhood obesity isn't difficult but it requires action, committee told 31 October 2019, Katie Coyne Dame Sally Davies follows up call for ban on eating on public transport with plea to safeguard children’s right to be free from unhealthy eating incentives. Listeria deaths result of ‘vulnerable public health system’, says expert 19 September 2019, Katie Coyne Stronger links between environmental health and public health services 'would save lives', says Professor John Ashton. RSPH identifies school routes as key to combating obesity 19 September 2019, Katie Coyne Councils must also be able to close fast food outlets near schools. Unchecked.uk campaign highlights erosion of UK enforcement 05 September 2019, Katie Coyne Report finds regulators operating with 50% less funding than ten years ago Northern Ireland at risk from no-deal 05 September 2019, Katie Coyne CIEH NI director warns country would be disproportionately affected
EH manifesto sets out wish list for next Government 14 November 2019, Katie Coyne CIEH publication ahead of general election calls for action and commitment on issues from food safety to air pollution.
‘Renewed focus on prevention’ needed to reduce health inequalities 14 November 2019, Katie Coyne RSPH calls for next Government to show ambition in taxes, regulation and legislation to improve population health.
Councils need Government’s backing to close takeaways near schools, says food charity 14 November 2019, Katie Coyne Sustain alliance calls for local authorities to be empowered to stand up to fast food chains’ expansion plans.
CIEH Excellence Awards winners clean up 14 November 2019, Sarah Campbell The third annual event rewarded EHPs’ lasting impact on public health.
Lorry safety scheme launches in capital 31 October 2019, Katie Coyne System aims to reduce HGVs’ blind spots and prevent collisions with pedestrians and cyclists.
Solving childhood obesity isn't difficult but it requires action, committee told 31 October 2019, Katie Coyne Dame Sally Davies follows up call for ban on eating on public transport with plea to safeguard children’s right to be free from unhealthy eating incentives.
Listeria deaths result of ‘vulnerable public health system’, says expert 19 September 2019, Katie Coyne Stronger links between environmental health and public health services 'would save lives', says Professor John Ashton.
RSPH identifies school routes as key to combating obesity 19 September 2019, Katie Coyne Councils must also be able to close fast food outlets near schools.
Unchecked.uk campaign highlights erosion of UK enforcement 05 September 2019, Katie Coyne Report finds regulators operating with 50% less funding than ten years ago
Northern Ireland at risk from no-deal 05 September 2019, Katie Coyne CIEH NI director warns country would be disproportionately affected