Experts recommend everyone consider vitamin D supplements over winter
People are being urged to consider taking a vitamin supplement in the winter months to ensure they get enough vitamin D. In a raft of new guidance, Public Health England
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Strong evidence links alcohol to at least seven types of cancer
There is strong evidence that alcohol causes seven types of cancer and probably others, a review has concluded. A study of existing research found strong evidence of a direct, harmful
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NI Health Minister to consider report on health and social care reforms
Northern Ireland Health Minister Michelle O’Neill has received the report from the Expert Panel, tasked with considering the reconfiguration of Health and Social Care in the north. Ms O’Neill said:
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Public health grant cuts will see Councils spending less tackling obesity
Councils say they plan to spend less money fighting obesity. Figures from the Local Government Association (LGA), which represents more than 370 councils, show they are forecast to spend £127
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No evidence taking pregnancy multivitamins benefit mother or baby’s health
Pregnancy multivitamins are a waste of money, researchers have concluded. A review found “no evidence” that multivitamins result in better health for a mother or her baby and were an
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Resource: Stepping up to the place: The key to successful health and social care integration
A tool kit of resources to help local health and care leaders move further and faster on achieving their vision of integration will today be unveiled at the Local Government
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Charity warning as skin cancer cases soar among ‘sun, sea and sangria’ generation
The “sun, sea and sangria” generation of older people is being diagnosed with deadly skin cancer at an alarming rate, a charity has warned. More than 10,000 people aged 55
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Engage: It’s not unusual? Developing social business models in Welsh health and social care
For over a decade, England has used social business models in health and social care as an attractive alternative to either state monopolies or privatisation. This includes the organisational models
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NI Health Minister welcomes £72m extra funding but ‘reform is long-term priority’
Northern Ireland Health Minister Michelle O’Neill today welcomed an extra £72million for health and social care services but said she remains focused on long-term reform. The Minister was speaking after
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Resources: New SSSC resource pack to support Appreciative Inquiry
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) have produced a new Appreciative Inquiry resource pack in partnership with NHS Education for Scotland (NES) as part of their work to support health
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