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Infant Milks in the UK (2011)
This 100 page report details the composition of infant milks available in the UK and looks at how these products are monitored and regulated. It makes recommendations to Government, to professional and regulatory bodies, to manufacturers, to health professionals. See www.cwt.org.uk/publications.
| 29.09.2011 |
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 |
Health visiting return to practice a recruitment drive
The Department of Health has launched a recruitment drive and return to practice offer. The offer includes access to training and a route for former health visitors to return to practice.
| 09.05.2011 |
The From Bump to Breastfeeding DVD will no longer be available from the Department of Health order-line free of charge
Given the current financial constraints and limited availability of resources, the government is committed to reviewing its spending priorities and exploring ways of taking work forward. As a result the DVD is now available to buy from Best Beginnings at a cost.
| 24.03.2011 |
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 |
Judging nudging - can nudging improve population health?
According to this article in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) nudging has captured the
imagination of the public, researchers, and policy makers as a way of changing human
behaviour. The article looks at the scientific basis for the concept.
| 10.02.2011 |
Health visitor implementation plan launched
The plan sets out what implementing that commitment will mean for families, for health visitors and for all those who have a part to play in strengthening health visiting services.
| 10.02.2011 |
Review of early intervention for children
The review report Early Intervention: Next Steps' makes the case for a cultural shift to early intervention to improve the future outcomes for children.
| 03.02.2011 |
Findings from review of evidence questions current breastfeeding guidance
The review highlights emerging evidence which suggests that six months ofexclusive breastfeeding may not always provide sufficient nutrition for optimal growth and development, and that it is safe to introduce complementary food (wean) at between four and six months.
| 13.01.2011 |
Change4Life - January 2011 bulletin
Happy Christmas and we hope you have a lovely, peaceful and warm Christmas!
| 20.12.2010 |
