Health Promotion in Berkshire
Welcome
Welcome to the Health Promotion in Berkshire website
This site brings together news and information on health promotion work and services in Berkshire
NEWS
This is a 'rolling' news page with the most recent item at the top and older items below for reference.
New
Approach to Seasonal Information by DoH
1 Sep 2010
In an information update, the Department of Health has explained that there will be a different approach to providing some of the Autumn/Winter seasonal health information this year, in particular making some titles available only via PDF download.
See the Resources News page for more information.
Weaning
Leaflets Update
16 Jul 2010
There has been an update from the DoH (Dept. of Health) on the situation with the new weaning leaflet "Introducing Solid Foods", Start 4 Life.
There is currently no money available to print it, so it will unfortunately not be available for the foreseeable future.
See the Resources News page for details of alternatives.
Sun
Safety and Skin Cancer Resources
28 Jun 2010
The Summer is finally here, and looks likely to produce several hot and sunny spells. This is generally good news but there are dangers too, from skin cancer risk and dehydration. Older people are particularly vulnerable to heat stress.
So it is important to raise awareness of sun and heat safety and skin cancer protection at this time.
The Resource Service has several resources available on these topics including leaflets and posters as well as DVDs, packs, displays and models, all available for free.
See the Resources News page for more information.
Are
You Doing Anything for Child Safety Week?
21 Jun 2010
This week (21st to 27th June) is Child Safety Week, an annual campaign run by the CAPT - Child Accident Prevention Trust. See original news item for more details.
The CAPT would love to hear about any events or promotions you are running for the week and there are several easy ways to get in touch with them and let them know.
Contact CAPT
There is a "My Activity Form" that can be downloaded from the CAPT site, then filled in and returned either by email, fax or post.
See the Resources News page for more information.
Update
on Change 4 Life Weaning Leaflets
15 Jun 2010
There is further news on the withdrawal of the Change 4 Life weaning leaflets, re the 'Banana Challenge' - See original news item below.
One leaflet, Building Blocks for a Better Start, has been updated and is now available again. The other, Introducing Solid Foods, is still under review.
For more information please see the Resources News page.
Healthy Eating Leaflet - NEW DESIGN
17 May 2010
The
Resources Service
leaflet "Healthy Eating"
has now been redesigned and reprinted and it is now called "Eat
Well Be Healthy".
It has been completely reviewed and amended by the Public Health Dietitians so that the advice meets all the latest guidance on eating healthily, and it has also been redesigned.
For more information please see the Resources News page.