Investigation of gastrointestinal infections

Posted 21 February 2010 - 10:45pm by Keith Hill

Alehm have published research aimed at improving joint work to tackle communicable disease in London. This seeks to:

  • explore barriers to good communication between London EHDs and HPUs;
  • identify issues surrounding the notification system; and
  • review existing gastrointestinal investigation procedures in London.

The results include recommendations for future action to develop a common approach for the investigation of gastrointestinal disease.

Guide to environmental health competencies

Posted 19 February 2010 - 9:20am by David Thrale

From the archive, we now publish Alehm's 2001 guide to environmental health personal competence.

CIEH London region Environmental Health News feature

Posted 1 February 2010 - 11:35am by David Thrale

London cover: EHN January 2010London cover: EHN January 2010The 29 January 2010 edition of Environmental Health News, featured the work of London EHPs, CIEH London and Alehm. We reproduce the article here.

How public policy affects wellbeing

Posted 1 February 2010 - 10:34am by David Thrale

State of Happiness: Young Foundation 2010State of Happiness: Young Foundation 2010A new report from London-based Young Foundation and the Improvement and Development Agency finds that promoting and influencing well-being delivers widespread economic and social benefits - especially to children.

This report sets out findings from four years of in-depth pilots - from teaching resilience to children in schools to promoting neighbourliness - with three councils in very different areas of the country: Manchester, Herfordshire and South Tyneside.

Sian Hale appointed joint London EHP 2010

Posted 1 February 2010 - 9:37am by David Thrale

Sian HaleSian HaleFirst year student, Sian Hale, has been appointed joint London environmental health professional for 2010. Sian's 12-moth, part-time post is funded by the Health Protection Agency and the Association of London Environmental Heath Managers and supported by the CIEH.

Alehm position paper on National Scores on the Doors scheme

Posted 26 January 2010 - 5:00am by Keith Hill

At the Alehm AGM, held last Friday, the 22 January, the attached resolution developed by the London Food Coordination Group was unanimously adopted by the meeting.

It illustrates the concern felt by London EH Managers. They support the principle of a national scheme, are disappointed with the changes made to the scheme piloted in London and are concerned that the potential demand for additional resources required to implement the national scheme will put its long term viability at risk.

Successful London Region low cost training seminar

Posted 21 January 2010 - 10:14pm by David Thrale

Sandra and TomSandra and TomSandra Edmeade-Walters, joint chair of the CIEH London Region Food Safety and Health and Safety Study Groups, with Professor Tom Humphrey, Chair of veterinary zoonotic bacteriology at the University of Bristol.

London EHP receives honour from Queen

Posted 21 January 2010 - 9:44pm by David Thrale

Ian Gray: at Buckingham PalaceIan Gray: at Buckingham PalaceIan Gray, CIEH Prinipcal Policy Officer, attended Buckingham Palace in November 2009 to receive his MBE, following his inclusion in the Queen's birthday honours list in June for services to public health, notably his campaigning for smoke free legislation.

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