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Keeping Warm: Cold Weather Plan for England (PHE)

Posted on October 27, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary At a time when keeping warm is again on people’s minds, the latest Cold Weather Plan for England, from Public Health England (PHE), has been released. Full Text Link Reference Cold weather plan for England. [Online]: Public Health England, … Continue reading →

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Stay Well This Winter Campaign (BBC News / NHS England / PHE)

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A campaign backed by NHS England and Public Health England (PHE) offers suggestions, particularly for the vulnerable and elderly, to help them “stay well” during the winter and thereby reduce avoidable demand on GP services and A&E. The official … Continue reading →

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Cold Weather Plan for England (PHE)

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Cold Weather Plan for England has been released by Public Health England (PHE). The aim is to protect health and prevent the avoidable harm during periods of cold weather, particularly with regard to vulnerable persons. In order to … Continue reading →

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Public Health Profiles 2016 (Public Health England)

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Public Health England (PHE) has updated the comprehensive collection of local health profiles, which provides statistical snapshots of local health and wellbeing for each local authority. Health Profiles highlight health inequalities, issues and priorities for local consideration, for example … Continue reading →

Updates to Public Health Outcomes Framework 2016 to 2019 (Department of Health / BBC News)

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The original Public Health Outcomes Framework (PHOF) specified desired outcomes for public health. It concentrated on: Increasing healthy life expectancy. Reducing health inequalities and differences in life expectancy. Reducing inequalities in the healthy life expectancy between communities. A new … Continue reading →

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Cold Weather Plan for England Updated (PHE)

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Cold Weather Plan for England has again been updated by Public Health England (PHE). The idea is to prevent the avoidable effects on health during periods of cold weather, particularly with regard to vulnerable persons. Full Text Link … Continue reading →

Remember the Dangers of Cold Weather for the Vulnerable (Public Health England)

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary At the start of the Met Office’s Winter season, Public Health England (PHE) has reminded the public to consider the possible impact of cold weather on elderly friends and family, and other at risk groups. The Cold Weather Plan … Continue reading →

Cold Weather Plan for England 2014 (PHE)

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Cold Weather Plan for England 2014 has been updated by Public Health England (PHE). In addition to the main reports / guides, there is a range of supporting quick-reference documentation, including action cards based on the plan for … Continue reading →

Reducing Excess Winter Deaths and Illnesses Associated With Cold Homes: Guideline Consultation (BBC News / NICE)

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has raised draft guidance on how to reduce deaths and illnesses among elderly people in winter. The advice also covers other groups vulnerable to the cold, including people with respiratory … Continue reading →

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Cold Weather Plan for England 2013 (BBC News / PHE)

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Public Health England (PHE) has urged people to keep their homes well heated this winter. Living rooms should be 21C (70F) and other home areas 18C (65F) to avoid potentially fatal health problems. Read more: BBC News: Campaigners urge David Cameron … Continue reading →

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