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The sun was shining on 3,500 guests on Thursday 25 May, as HRH The Duke of York and HRH Princess Eugenie of York hosted RoSPA’s Centenary Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. The safety charity’s supporters, members, award winners, friends and staff enjoyed a royal...

‘Betty, it’s perfectly natural ‘resource on periods and growing up gain PSHE Association Quality mark The resource focuses on menstruation, as well as supporting pupils’ wider learning about growing up and the effect puberty has on girls. The materials consist of...

This report from the Government Health and Education Committee says that schools and colleges struggle to provide adequate time and resources for pupils’ well-being. An increasing number of education providers are having to cut back on mental health services, such...

One in 4 Zimbabweans have some form of mental illness but the country has only very limited psychiatric services. A solution is the ‘friendship’ bench’  which builds on respect for matriarchs. Clinics screen patients for mental illness using a locally developed...

The Government’s draft plan to tackle the UK’s toxic air crisis was published on May 5th and is open to consultation until June 15th. The aim of the plan is to improve air quality by reducing nitrogen dioxide levels (NO2). The options are designed to reduce the...

The Alliance which consists of 41 medical groups, health charities and public health bodies has drawn up a 10 point action plan intended to influence political parties in the run up to the general election. It is urging that whoever wins the election should...

Mary began her career as a volunteer with VSO. Following a two year posting to China she has focused on working with charities which improve the lives of children in the UK and abroad. Mary has developed a range of national and international programmes while...

Sheila has worked for RoSPA since 1989 and currently holds the position of Public Health Advisor within the Strategic Partnerships Division. Sheila is responsible for the development and delivery of RoSPA’s strategic plans for Public Health and Home Safety, taking...

At the Mental Health Foundation Isabella has developed a range of research and service improvement projects. On joining the Foundation she headed up work in Scotland and worked extensively on Scottish mental health policy. Key areas of interest include later life,...

Penny was the Director of Public Health in Northumberland from 2014 to May 2017 but is now Director of Public Health for North Lincolnshire. Following a 2016 tour of the country to meet local authorities and gain a fuller understanding of the issues affecting local...

ALL PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUP  Primary Care and Public Health Inquiry into Managing Demand in Primary Care:  the case for a National Strategy  Read the IHPE Response to Primary Care...

We are pleased to invite submissions for potential poster presentations at the IHPE Conference on July 4th. All submissions should be in line with the Conference theme and may also include the broader remit of health education and health promotion. Please submit an...