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Strong support for our childhood obesity strategy
There are no quick-fix solutions to the childhood obesity problem, but with a new city-wide strategy to be published in July, Birmingham Public Health’s Linda Hindle reveals progress is being made.Last...
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Supporting the Smokefree Homes and Cars campaign
Cllr Steve BedserBirmingham City Council Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, Cllr Steve Bedser, has welcomed Public Health England’s Smokefree Homes and Cars campaign (see below)He said: “This...
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Vision for Sport and Physical Activity for Birmingham
Cllr Sir Albert BoreLeader of Birmingham City Council, Sir Albert Bore today launched the city’s new vision for Sport and Physical Activity – calling for ‘a city of sporting participation and...
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Warning to diabetics planning to fast during Ramadan
Cllr Steve BedserThe Silver Star ‘Stay Healthy During Ramadan’ roadshow will visit the Central Jamia Masjid in Lozells Birmingham on Friday (June 7) to raise awareness of the risks for diabetics...
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Latest measles cases for the West Midlands
Birmingham Public Health supporting MMR catch-up programmeAs PHE West Midlands publishes updated measles data for the West Midlands (see news release below), Birmingham public health bosses today...
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On yer bike – pedal your way to better health
Looking for a way to get in trim, relive happy childhood memories and look after the planet? As we come to the end of Bike Week, Birmingham Public Health’s Mark Roscoe insists it’s time to get on your...
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Should we class obesity as a disease?
Birmingham Public Health’s Consultant Dietician and Senior Manager for Healthy Eating and Activity, Linda Hindle, reflects on the latest American move in the battle to beat obesity.Last week, after...
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Ramadan: Diabetics do not have to fast
Cllr Steve BedserBirmingham diabetics have been urged not to put their health at risk by unnecessarily fasting during the forthcoming month of Ramadan.Throughout Ramadan (2013: 9 July to 7 August) most...
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Cancer campaign could also boost TB detection
Health officials in Birmingham hope a national lung cancer awareness campaign will also lead to increased TB detection rates across the city.Birmingham Public Health is supporting the NHS’s Be Clear on...
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Enjoy the sun but stay out of the water
Cllr Steve BedserAs Birmingham prepares to bask in the sunshine this weekend, the city council has warned people to stay out of ponds, lakes and canals across the city.Cabinet Member for Health and...
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Plain packaging U-turn will cost lives
Cllr Steve BedserFailure to introduce plain packaging for cigarettes will cost lives and has been labelled ‘a public health disaster’ by a leading Birmingham councillor.Following a nationwide...
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Level 2 ‘Heatwave’ alert issued
Parts of England may experience ‘heatwave’ conditions over the next few days, according to forecasts from the Met Office. Areas particularly affected include Yorkshire and the Humber, Southeast...
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Food for thought on school dinners
Birmingham Public Health’s Consultant Dietician and Senior Manager for Healthy Eating and Activity, Linda Hindle, reflects on a new national report looking at school meals.It’s been as hectic day for...
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Stay safe in the summer heat
Cllr Steve BedserWith the hot weather set to continue this week, Cabinet member for Health and Wellbeing, Cllr Steve Bedser, has repeated calls for Birmingham to stay safe in the sun.And he has urged...
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Get on your bike to beat the tunnel traffic
Cllr Steve BedserAdditional cycle racks and changing facilities for cyclists are among the initiatives aiming to boost pedal power when the A38 tunnels close this weekend.Temporary racks will be...
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Level 3 ‘Heatwave’ alert issued for the West Midlands
Parts of the West Midlands may experience ‘heatwave’ conditions over the next few days, according to Met Office forecasts.A Level 3 heatwave alert means people should be aware of the actions to protect...
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Healthy Viewing Figures
Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, Cllr Steve Bedser, reflects on the success of the first ever Birmingham Health and Wellbeing Board webcast.As a councillor you would of course expect me to...
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Media Watch – Aug 2
Top Birmingham City Council Stories£1 million (Birmingham Mail) A staggering £1 million was spent policing the English Defence League’s protest in Birmingham last month.City centre investment...
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Funding to ‘break the cycle of homelessness’
Cllr Steve BedserFamilies living in temporary bed and breakfast accommodation in Birmingham will be offered health support and financial management advice under a new scheme aiming to ‘break the cycle...
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At risk groups urged to have flu jab now
With flu season fast approaching, people at risk in Birmingham have been urged to think ahead and get their flu jabs now.Flu is a highly contagious infection that anyone can catch, and it can be a...
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