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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 treatment
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'
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?
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 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:
| 06.06.2011 |
ESRA Newsletter
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 surgery
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 England
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 bulletin
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 policy
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...
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 |
