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The South West Public Health Observatory (SWPHO) aims to improve the health of the population in the South West. Through the collection, monitoring and analysis of data, we produce evidence to inform decision-making on health issues at local, regional and national levels.
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10th Anniversary of Public Health Observatories

10th Anniversary of Public Health ObservatoriesThis year is the tenth anniversary of PHOs. The Association of Public Health Observatories is hosting a one-day event to mark the occasion in ...

Article POSTED 08 MAR 2010 00:00
Public Health & Well-being South West E-bulletin (March 2010)

Public Health & Well-being South West E-bulletin (March 2010) 
An overview of the latest developments in public health in the South West and nationally.

Article POSTED 05 MAR 2010 00:00
Food and Health Update (March 2010)

An update on local, regional and national developments looking to improve food and health outcomes.

Article POSTED 04 MAR 2010 00:00
Public Health & Well-being South West E-bulletin (February 2010 special edition)

An overview of the latest developments in public health in the South West and nationally.

Article POSTED 26 FEB 2010 00:00
South West Health Protection Conference - E- coli O157 'Breaking the Contamination Chain' Tues May 18th 2010. Plymouth

A major Health Protection Conference for the SW, led by HPU Cornwall, with a focus on E-coli O-157.

Article POSTED 26 FEB 2010 00:00
Fair Society, Healthy Lives report published

Most people in England are not living as long as the best off and spend longer in ill-health, according to the above report. Fair Society, Healthy ...

Article POSTED 15 FEB 2010 00:00
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Sexual Health Balanced Scorecard launched

Sexual Health Balanced Scorecard launchedThe South West Public Health Observatory (SWPHO) has launched a new web tool to support sexual health strategies in England.

Article POSTED 03 MAR 2010 00:00
South West Observatory 7th Annual Conference, 31 March 2010, Bath

Details of the conference, including the programme and conference flyer, prices and registration.

Article POSTED 26 FEB 2010 00:00
UKACR and NCIN Conference, 17-18 June 2010, Birmingham

Registration and abstract submission now open for the UK Association of Cancer Registries and National Cancer Intelligence Network Conferenc ...

Article POSTED 17 FEB 2010 00:00
Worried about Swine Flu?

Link to the NHS website for the latest advice and information on swine flu.

Article POSTED 27 JUL 2009 00:00
Skin Cancer Hub website

Skin Cancer Hub websiteLink to SWPHO's Skin Cancer Hub website.

 
Health Profiles 2009 launched

Health Profiles 2009 launchedThe fourth annual set of Local Authority Health Profiles for England have been launched today (30 June 2009).

Article POSTED 30 JUN 2009 00:00
Healthy Weight for Children Hub website

Healthy Weight for Children Hub websiteThis is a unique online resource for the South West, providing an information network and evidence base on child weight issues in the region. ...

 
SWPHO support for Healthy Schools Plus

SWPHO support for Healthy Schools PlusInformation about how the SWPHO can support those working towards Healthy Schools Plus, including an interactive mapping tool showing school ...

Article POSTED 07 FEB 2008 00:00