Public Health

Local health commissioners should consider promoting community pharmacies as a first port of call for health and wellbeing, NICE has said. 

Pharmacists in Northern Ireland have warned the public they are under huge pressure due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Many pharmacists are feeling acutely unprepared and unsupported in dealing with coronavirus, a new survey reveals.

RPS marks No Smoking Day issues with call for additional public health funding.

Chief pharmaceutical officer Keith Ridge has told community pharmacies they are to receive facemasks.

Pharmacies throughout the UK have seen a huge spike in demand for hand sanitiser in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

A worsening of the COVID-19 outbreak in the UK could see retired NHS staff called back to duty to prop up the health service.

Women living in England’s poorest neighbourhoods have seen a decline in life expectancy since 2011. 

The current coronavirus outbreak has led to widespread concern with many people changing their hygiene behaviours.

Some 43 per cent of adults aged 16 and over have at least one longstanding medical condition according to NHS Digital.

A smoke-free society, healthier diets, cleaner air and better mental health are the top PHE priorities for 2020-2025.  

Children are up to three times more likely to need medical help for their asthma at the start of the school year.