Biggest investment into hospices and end of life care in a generation
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) announced £100 million of funding for hospices, along with a further £26 million revenue funding to support children and young people’s hospices. Learn more here.
Simple steps to avoid winter bugs this festive season
The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) published its recommended simple steps for individuals to avoid winter bugs and protect their health during winter.
UKHSA encourage everyone eligible to get vaccinated for flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and self-care to prevent winter illnesses and protect health. Learn more here.
Show Us You Care campaign update
The local data animation and MP fact sheets in the Show Us You Care action now have statistics from 2023/24. You can find an updated post-budget toolkit here if you want to promote the action now or in the new year. Learn more about the campaign here.
Heat-Health Alerting system: guidance for health and social care providers
The UKHSA published new guidance on heat health alert systems. These heat-specific insights and actions are tailored for health and social care providers and have been derived from the Weather-Health Alerting system. This is part of the alerts and warnings section of the hazard: heat. Access the guidance here.