NHS Hull Public Health Directorate
The Maltings, Hull, HU1 3HA, (01482) 344700
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FURTHER READING AND WEBSITES
Government Sites for Public Health and Social Policy
Department of Health
Here you will find the latest on the Department’s work, as well as health and social care guidance, publications and policy.
The ‘Choosing Health’ Public Health White Paper, Delivery Plan and supporting documents can be accessed from this site.
Social Marketing
National Social Marketing Centre for Excellence who produced a Social Marketing Pocket Guide for the Department of Health in 2005.
Every Child Matters
Home page for Every Child Matters: Change for Children, a new approach to the well-being of children and young people from birth to age 19.
http://www.everychildmatters.gov.uk
Healthcare Commission
The Healthcare Commission is the independent inspection body for both the NHS and private and voluntary healthcare. Information and reports for your local health services are available via the following link.
http://www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/YourLocalHealthServices/fs/en
Neighbourhood Renewal Strategy
A strategy setting out the Government’s vision for narrowing the gap between deprived neighbourhoods and the rest of the country so that, within 10 to 20 years, no-one should be seriously disadvantaged by where they live. More information available at:
http://www.neighbourhood.gov.uk
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
Produces guidance in three areas of health: public health; health technologies; and clinical practice. Established April 2005 to combine the activities of the National Institute of Clinical Excellence and the Health Development Agency.
Office for National Statistics Publications
This site allows you to search the latest comprehensive range of official UK statistics and information about statistics as well as providing free access to a selection of recently released publications and press releases in downloadable formats.
http://www.statistics.gov.uk/default.asp
ONS Neighbourhood Statistics
A searchable database offering a very wide range of downloadable statistics on social and health characteristics of areas down to electoral ward level.
http://neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/
Yorkshire and Humber Public Health Observatory
Source of health related information for NHS and local government.
Local Sites
Hull Teaching Primary Care Trust
Information about the Hull Primary Care Trust including contact details, information about services etc.
Hull Public Health
Wide range of local public health information e.g. Social Capital Report, Health & Lifestyle Survey, Cancer and Mental Health Equity Audits.
Hull City Council
Provides information on local services, employment, environment, business, councillors, etc.
ONE HULL
ONE HULL is Hull’s Local Strategic Partnership which brings together the public, private, voluntary and community sectors in the city to work together to improve the quality of life in Hull.
Hull Health Trainers
NHS Health Trainers will provide one to one confidential support to people looking to improve their health. Hull’s Health Trainers encourage and support people to lead a healthier lifestyle, provide relevant health lifestyle advice and help people access the right local services. For more information, please visit:
Hull Community Network
Hull Community Network consists of all community groups and voluntary organisations (VCOs) in Hull. It was set up in 2001 as part of the government’s national Neighbourhood Renewal Strategy to serve as a link between us and the Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) in Hull. 1000 groups and organisations are already members of the Community Network in Hull.
http://www.hullcommunitynetwork.org/)
Hull and East Riding Options (HEROS)
HEROS is a gateway to Health and Social Care information for local people. The site contains publications and reports which have relevance to local health needs.
Health and Lifestyle
NHS Choices
This website has been developed to help you make choices about your health, from lifestyle decisions about things like smoking, drinking and exercise, through to the practical aspects of finding, comparing and using NHS services. Includes living well, NHS Choices, workplace health and health A-Z.
http://www.nhs.uk/Pages/index.html
Smoking and Tobacco Control
Humberside Alliance on Tobacco
Provides information on local tobacco control initiatives involving a range of partners, including information on the forthcoming smoke-free legislation.
ASH – Action on Smoking and Health
A campaigning public health charity working to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco.
No Smoking Day – Wednesday 12th March 2008
Site of the No Smoking Day charity providing information on stopping smoking and how to organise a No Smoking Day event.
http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/
Giving up Smoking
Find out why and how to give up smoking.
http://www.givingupsmoking.co.uk/
Asthma UK
Health information, campaigns and news
Obesity (including Physical Activity and Nutrition)
Yorkshire and Humber Sport and Physical Activity Participation Report 2005
Levels of participation by local authority area.
Data on physical activity and sports participation amongst a regionally locally representative sample of adults aged 16 years and over from across Yorkshire.
http://www.sportengland.org/yorkshire_index.htm
Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO)
Promotes professional awareness of obesity and its impact on health.
British Nutrition Foundation
Provides scientifically based nutritional knowledge and advice
5 A DAY
What counts as a portion, school fruit & vegetable scheme and recipe ideas.
The British Heart Foundation Centre for Physical Activity and Health
Developing and promoting initiatives that will help stimulate more people to take more activity as part of everyday life.
Drugs
Talk to Frank
Whether you're a parent, carer or friend who's worried if someone you care for has a drug problem, FRANK offers useful information to help you help them.
Alcohol
Alcohol Concern
Home page for Alcohol Concern the national agency on alcohol misuse.
Down Your Drink
If you think you may be drinking more than is good for you this is the place to find a six week online programme that tells you what you need to know to stay drinking safely.
Mental Health
The Mental Health Foundation
National website for all comers on mental health.
Young People
RadioActive
A pioneering health related radio project for local young people. The site features the Radioactive Podcast; a downloadable radio show full of useful tips and advice.
Luvhull
The Hull and East Riding sexual health information website, that enables you to find the service nearest you, that suits your needs.
National Healthy Schools
Health information at a touch of a button for young people and their teachers.
Healthy Schools
Local healthy school programme contacts
Diabetes
Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK is the largest organisation in the UK working for people with diabetes, funding research, campaigning and helping people live with the condition
Cancer
Breakthrough Breast Cancer
Breakthrough is the UK's leading charity committed to fighting breast cancer through research and education.
http://www.breakthrough.org.uk/index.html
Cancerbackup
A cancer information charity, with over 4,500 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for cancer patients, their families and carers.
http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Home
Cancer Black Care
Cancer Black Care provides information on most cancers including causes, symptoms and treatments and supports the needs of people from the BME community with information, advice and support services which are sensitive to ethnic and cultural diversity.
http://www.cancerblackcare.org/
CancerHelp
A free information service about cancer and cancer care for people with cancer and their families
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support provides practical, medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care
Marie Curie Cancer Care
This website is for anyone looking for information about the charity's work with cancer patients and their families across the UK.
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