Public Health and Protection
Stories from the realm of public protection.
Newham isn’t New York, COVID hotels don’t work here
However, the answer is not to ditch the support – but to provide family friendly accommodation.
UK Health Security Agency starts work
New body is one of two that will take over PHE’s remit, and that of NHS Test and Trace.
Environmental Health gets royal approval
EXCLUSIVE: Queen personally requests a senior environmental health officer to ‘check out’ places she visits.
‘If you prioritise public health, you’ll get much better outcomes’
Adviser to New Zealand government on COVID-19 explains the ‘elimination’ approach.
Work with EH to improve public health, Scottish politicians urged
REHIS manifesto says EH works most effectively in partnership with communities.
Air pollution is brought home
Availability of air quality data puts pressure on governments and property sector to act.
EH role in COVID-19 work ‘has boosted profile in government’
It’s now up to the profession to speak as one, says EHP at heart of government response.
Advisors ‘nudge’ public into COVID compliance
Local team will support EH and police, freeing up EHPs for more complex work.
COVID legislation ‘toothless’ and ‘racist’, say London EHPs
Small specialist businesses, often run by BAME people, at a disadvantage as large corporate rivals continue to trade.
Smoking ban in Wales will extend to more outdoor settings and hotel bedrooms
Welsh Government thanks EHPs for helping to implement legislation.
