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The Department of Health is responsible for health protection, health improvement and health inequalities issues in England, including pandemic influenza, seasonal flu, patient safety, tobacco, obesity, drugs, sexual health, and international health
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Let’s Dance with Change4Life
Let's dance with Diversity - Change4Life and dance group Diversity have joined forces to teach you some dance moves.
Health and wellbeing reports
A group of independent experts have published their reports on health and well-being, specifically focussing on the prevention of ill health.
National Support Teams
The Department of Health’s National Support Teams (NSTs) work directly with and alongside senior colleagues in primary care trusts and local authorities to support them to deliver their public health priorities.
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Advertising to support the Act F.A.S.T campaign will recommence on Monday 9th November.
National Library for Public Health
Library that aims to help patients and professionals use best current knowledge in decision making.
Health Protection Agency
Independent body that protects the health and wellbeing of the population.
NHS Evidence
The NHS Evidence service provides easy access to a comprehensive evidence base for everyone in health and social care who takes decisions about treatments of the use of resources.
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