Health protection

Health impacts of poor air quality in London

Posted 15 July 2010 - 4:34pm by David Thrale

The Greater London Authority has released a study of the health impacts of poor air quality in London.

The research by the Institute of Occupational Medicine informed the Mayor's Air Quality Study. It used evidence-based risk factors associated with pollution to assess the contribution that prolonged exposure to poor air quality could make to the number of premature deaths in London.

Investigation of gastrointestinal infections

Posted 21 February 2010 - 11:45pm 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.

How public policy affects wellbeing

Posted 1 February 2010 - 11:34am 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.

Siân Hale appointed joint London EHP 2010

Posted 1 February 2010 - 10:37am by David Thrale

Siân HaleSiân HaleFirst year student, Siân 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.

London EHP receives honour from Queen

Posted 21 January 2010 - 10:44pm 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.

Alehm seeks a Joint London Environmental Health professional for 2010

Posted 15 October 2009 - 4:37pm by David Thrale

Further to our successful appointment last year, Alehm are now looking for an individual to take this project forward. The post is a salaried fixed term (one year) appointment for a student who is currently undertaking a postgraduate degree in Public or Environmental Health.

Closing date: 5pm 2 November 2009.

Enfield CPD Event

Posted 5 October 2009 - 7:53pm by Keith Hill

Each year Enfield Environmental Health hold a popular, low cost, fortnight of training, which is eligible for continuing professional development.

It covers a variety of issues and attendance is possible by event or as a block booking.

Dates: 16-20 November 2009 & 7-11 December 2009.

Alehm response to consultation on draft health protection regulations

Posted 27 September 2009 - 5:00am by Keith Hill

Alehm has submitted a formal response to the Department of Health's consultation on their plans for new health protection regulations.

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