Website of the Department of Health
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Health improvement
The Department of Health is commited to tackling obesity, sexually transmitted infections, alcohol and substance misuse and smoking.
Drug misuse
Substance misuse guidance and resources for professionals and managers involved in preventing and treating drug misuse.
Obesity
Information, publications and an overview of the Government’s plan to tackle obesity.
5 a day
5 a day programme information and resources for health professionals and members of the public.
Alcohol misuse
Policy information, government initiatives, publications, useful links on alcohol and health, and alcohol and young people.
Tobacco
Published tobacco policy documents and press releases from the Departments six 'strands', each of which aim to reduce overall smoking levels.
Healthy living
Guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle through diet and nutrition.
Food In Schools programme
Nutrition-related activities and projects by The Food in Schools (FiS) programme, a joint venture between the Department of Health and the Department for Children, Schools and Families.
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