Public Health and Protection
Stories from the realm of public protection.
Listeria deaths result of ‘vulnerable public health system’, says expert
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
Councils must also be able to close fast food outlets near schools.
Unchecked.uk campaign highlights erosion of UK enforcement
Report finds regulators operating with 50% less funding than ten years ago
Northern Ireland at risk from no-deal
CIEH NI director warns country would be disproportionately affected
How data is changing the way EHPs work
Examples from the world of air quality monitoring and food safety of the power of information – and the challenges still to overcome.
Public health green paper finally comes to light
Proposals include a levy on the tobacco industry to pay for smoking cessation services and extending the sugar tax to sugary milk drinks
Bold public health green paper fails to see light of day
Radical public health proposals including those aimed at stamping out smoking by 2030 were delayed this week as ministers appeared to have lost their bottle.
Full ingredient labelling brought in by ‘Natasha’s Law’
Full ingredient labelling on pre-packed foods will become law following the death of 15-year-old Natasha Ednan-Laperouse from a severe allergic reaction.
Regulation of tattoo shops ‘not fit for purpose’
Infection control in shops offering tattoos, piercings and other non-surgical cosmetic surgeries is inadequate and needs an overhaul, says a report from RSPH.