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Health and Social Care local grants scheme opens

Health and Social Care local grants scheme opens

The second local round of HSCVF funding is now open and aims to build on the success of the 2010 local grant scheme by reaching more local Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations. For more information, go to:

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Government to launch £400 million drive to tackle mental health treatmentWeb link

Government to launch £400 million drive to tackle mental health treatment - Telegraph article 17th October 2011

17.10.2011

 

Obesity 'worse for teen girls' blood pressure'Web link

Obesity has a greater impact on the blood pressure of teenage girls than on teenage boys, a US study has suggested.

14.10.2011

 

Does skipping breakfast help with weight loss?Web link

Evidence on a page is a series of brief evidence summaries from NOO focusing on common beliefs around food, diet and nutrition. Some people choose to skip breakfast because they think it will help them lose weight. What is the role of breakfast in maintaining a healthy weight?

03.10.2011

 

Health and Social Care local grants scheme opensWeb link

The second local round of HSCVF funding is now open and aims to build on the success of the 2010 local grant scheme by reaching more local Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations. For more information, go to:

06.06.2011

 

ESRA NewsletterWeb link

Here is our Spring Newsletter. Please feel free to call Jane on 01737 772115 if you would like more information.

04.05.2011

 

Type 2 diabetes 'cut' after weight-loss surgeryWeb link

The UK's first large-scale study on the impact of weight-loss surgery has reported a large reduction in type 2 diabetes and other health problems.

20.04.2011

 

Professor Dame Sally Davies named as the new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for EnglandDownloadable document

The CMO is the Government's most senior medical advisor, responsible for providing expert advice on a wide range of issues relating to the health of the nation, including the handling of health related emergencies.

04.03.2011

 

Change4Life - January 2011 bulletinDownloadable document

Happy Christmas and we hope you have a lovely, peaceful and warm Christmas!

20.12.2010

 

FSA report on possible implications of climate change on UK food policyWeb link

The Food Standards Agency has today published a report looking at possible implications of climate change on food policy in the UK.

25.10.2010

 

Public vote for incentives to change behaviour...Web link

The NICE Citizens Council, has voted in favour of supporting incentives to change behaviour. One scheme examined was a programme offering cash to individuals for losing weight, like the scheme being piloted in East Kent. This review is now out for consultation with the wider public.

27.09.2010

 

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