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How to set up, manage and sustain a healthier options school tuck shop

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Last download was 25th May 2013 23:52

A tool designed to enable school staff to set up, manage and sustain a healthier options school tuck shop. The pack examines what foods are and what are not considered healthy, each stage and considers staffing, money an ...
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How to check your lymph nodes. Information for patients diagnosed with skin cancer. Hand held diaries.

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Last download was 25th May 2013 14:11

Part of a set of information leaflets designed to provide patients and their families with information about skin cancer and its treatment. This leaflet gives information about the lymphatic system and how to check lymph ...
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Saving lives: Our Healthier Nation

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Last download was 23rd May 2013 15:10

This White Paper sets out the Government's action plan for tackling poor health by improving the health of everyone, and of the worst off in particular. It sets tough but attainable targets in priority areas. The paper p ...
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SWPHO support for South West Healthy Schools

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Last download was 24th May 2013 04:41

Information about SWPHO's support for Healthy Schools and Healthy Schools Plus in the South West.
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Instant Atlas™ Mapping Tool to support Healthy Schools Plus

Downloaded 7226 times
Last download was 25th May 2013 10:52

Interactive tool displaying data relevant to Healthy Schools Plus in map, chart and table formats.
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Choosing Health: making healthier choices easier

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Last download was 25th May 2013 16:23

This White Paper sets out the key principles for supporting the public to make healthier and more informed choices in regards to their health. The Government will provide information and practical support to get people m ...
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SWPHOcus April 2007

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Last download was 20th May 2013 09:32

SWPHO's quarterly newsletter. In this issue: Stakeholder Survey report, changes to the Cancer Intelligence Service, lots of news nationally and from around the region.
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Social Marketing-Based Strategy For Sun Protection Interventions

Downloaded 6455 times
Last download was 25th May 2013 21:53

This report, requested by Dr Julia Verne (Director of the South West Public Health Observatory), provides a literature-based, judgement-based draft social marketing strategy for sun protection activity in the South West ...
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Lead area: Injuries

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Last download was 24th May 2013 03:55

About our lead area of injuries.
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Transport and health: What is the connection?

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Last download was 20th May 2013 09:32

A presentation delivered by Dr Adrian Davis, Transport and Health Consultant, at the South West Public Health Observatory on 11 July 2008.
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Health Inequalities Bulletin 1: Children

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Last download was 22nd May 2013 09:46

The first in a planned series of bulletins produced by the South West Regional Public Health Group on inequalities in health. This bulletin focuses on children.
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Population projections for Joint Strategic Needs Assessment

Downloaded 5691 times
Last download was 25th May 2013 18:31

Population projections tool by Government Office Region to support the JSNA process.
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Factsheet No 5: An Overview of Common Epidemiological Terms

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Last download was 24th May 2013 23:06

3 page document giving a brief overview of the statistics presented in the SWCIS factsheet series. It gives basic explanations of: incidence, crude rates, age standardised rates, mortality, prevalance, survival, and pop ...
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South West Gynaecological Cancer Treatment Guidelines 2005

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Last download was 25th May 2013 21:55

Referral, staging, treatment (surgical, radiotherapy, chemotherapy) and followup guidelines for ovarian, cervical endometrial and rare gynaecological carcinomas.
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Public Health South West E-bulletin (July 2008 edition)

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Last download was 25th May 2013 22:14

An overview of the latest developments in public health in the South West and nationally.
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SWPHOcus April 2007 (text version - Word document format)

Downloaded 4810 times
Last download was 23rd May 2013 20:48

Word version of this month's SWPHO quarterly newsletter.
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Freedom of Information

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Last download was 24th May 2013 03:47

How to make a Freedom of Information Request to SWPHO and details of the SWPHO Publication Scheme.
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SWPHO Briefing 4: Prostate cancer survival by stage

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Last download was 26th May 2013 02:24

Relative survival data for prostate cancer broken down by stage at diagnosis.
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Patient information - skin lesion excision and wide excision

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Last download was 25th May 2013 21:54

Patient information leaflet for patients having skin lesion excision and/or wide excision. From Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Trust.
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Public Health South West E-bulletin (August 2008 edition)

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Last download was 21st May 2013 12:45

An overview of the latest developments in public health in the South West and nationally
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Waste management and public health: the state of the evidence: a review of the epidemiological research into the impact of waste management activities on health

Downloaded 4465 times
Last download was 24th May 2013 13:15

The health impact of waste disposal
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Factsheet No 12: Head and Neck Cancer in the South West. ICD-10: C00-C14, C30-C32, C73

Downloaded 4435 times
Last download was 25th May 2013 19:52

A 4 page overview of head and neck cancer which covers cancer of the larynx, oral cavity, tongue, hard palate (roof of mouth), lips, cheeks, pharynx (throat), salivary gland, thyroid, ear, nose and accessory sinuses. It ...
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Sexual Health

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Last download was 26th May 2013 02:57


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Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Postgraduate Centre - maps and directions

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Last download was 25th May 2013 10:36

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Postgraduate Centre - maps and directions for the Strategic Environment Assessment (SEA) and Health Seminar 27 Novewmber 2006.
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Public Health South West E-bulletin (January 2008)

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Last download was 20th May 2013 09:33

An overview of the latest developments in public health in the South West and nationally.
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Public Health South West E-bulletin: April 2007

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Last download was 21st May 2013 09:39

An update on public health developments in the South West and nationally.
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Rural deprivation and service need: a review of the literature and an assessment of indicators for rural planning

Downloaded 4085 times
Last download was 25th May 2013 05:35

Rural poverty and its effect on access to health and other services
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Guidelines for Management of Apparent Stage I Carcinoma of the Endometrium 2007

Downloaded 3928 times
Last download was 25th May 2013 20:39

Update to guidance published in 2005 following a recent meta analysis and preliminary results of several major national trials.
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Public Health South West E-bulletin (August 2007)

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Last download was 21st May 2013 03:21

An overview of the latest developments in public health in the South West and nationally.
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Social Marketing-Based Strategy For Obesity Interventions

Downloaded 3789 times
Last download was 26th May 2013 01:18

This report, requested by Dr Julia Verne (Director of the South West Public Health Observatory), provides a literature-based, judgement-based draft social marketing strategy for addressing the rising rates of obesity wit ...
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Calling Time: Reducing alcohol harm in the South West - a blueprint for joint action

Downloaded 3723 times
Last download was 25th May 2013 11:44

Collection containing the full report, Executive Summary and media release.
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Under 18 Conception Rate Significance 2002-04

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Last download was 24th May 2013 21:56

Significance of 2002-04 conception rate for 15-17 year olds, by statistical ward, compared to England rate.
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Soft tissue sarcoma - standards and guidelines for the management of soft tissue tumours. Second edition.

Downloaded 3576 times
Last download was 25th May 2013 10:27

A guide to good practice, with appropriate evidence, produced by the SWCIS Soft Tissue Sarcoma Tumour Panel. It supersedes the First Edition.
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Factsheet No 9: Cervical Cancer in the South West. ICD-10: C53

Downloaded 3461 times
Last download was 25th May 2013 21:14

A 3 page overview of cancer of the cervix including description, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, stage and treatment, together with statistics for incidence, mortality and survival.
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Life Expectancy 1999-2003

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Last download was 26th May 2013 02:02

Number of years it can be expected to live from birth, on average. Based on 1999-2003 data.
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SWPHO support for Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA)

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Last download was 20th May 2013 09:33

Information about how the SWPHO can support those involved in Joint Strategic Needs Assessment, including links to online tools - small area-level data, mapping tool etc. - and related resources.
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Factsheet No 2: Malignant Melanoma in the South West. ICD-10: C43

Downloaded 3303 times
Last download was 25th May 2013 14:54

A 4 page document describing types of melanoma, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, staging and Breslow thickness, and treatment, together with map and diagrams describing incidence, mortality and survival.
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Datasets to support Joint Strategic Needs Assessment

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Last download was 24th May 2013 09:18

A page containing links to datasets to support JSNA.
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New Health Profiles for every Local Authority in England

Downloaded 3250 times
Last download was 22nd May 2013 23:45

Information about and weblink to the new Local Authority Health Profiles
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The role of skin cancer clinical nurse specialists in centres across the south west region

Downloaded 3195 times
Last download was 25th May 2013 16:30

Survey by the SWCIS Skin Cancer Tumour Panel to determine which Trusts employ cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists, and what their role involves.
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England Injury Information Resources Guide

Downloaded 3184 times
Last download was 25th May 2013 12:33

A continually updated signpost guide to online statistics, databases, websites, strategies, policies and reviews that may be relevant to work supporting injury prevention in England
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Chemoradiotherapy

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Last download was 25th May 2013 22:47

Thursday May 24th 10am-3.30pm at UBHT Education Centre, Bristol
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One Stop Head and Neck Lump Clinic

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Last download was 26th May 2013 00:38

Thursday May 24th 10am-3.30pm at UBHT Education Centre, Bristol
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SWPHO Cancer Analysis Team Quarterly Report - July 09

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Last download was 23rd May 2013 14:21

This report summarises proposed, recently completed and current SWPHO Cancer Analysis Team Projects as of 24 July 2009. Projects are listed by cancer site and a description of each project is provided along with the name ...
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Health Profiles 2009 launched

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Last download was 24th May 2013 00:01

The fourth annual set of Local Authority Health Profiles for England have been launched today (30 June 2009).
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MDT Co-ordinators Information Pack

Downloaded 2867 times
Last download was 24th May 2013 09:18

The pack explains key terms and procedures relating to cancer registration, diagnosis and treatment, and is colourfully illustrated throughout. Although the main target audience is MDT Co-ordinators, this pack is useful ...
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SWPHO Cancer Intelligence Steering Group

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Last download was 26th May 2013 03:06

Details of the meetings of this group.
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Factsheet No 4: Breast Cancer in the South West. ICD-10: C50, D05

Downloaded 2801 times
Last download was 25th May 2013 10:26

Brief description of breast cancer, symptoms, diagnosis, stage, treatment, screening and risk factors, together with statistics on incidence, mortality and survival. It describes ductal carcinomas, lobular carcinomas, D ...
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APHO Technical Briefing 6: Using small area data in public health intelligence

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Last download was 25th May 2013 23:07

In this briefing APHO assesses the types of small area data available to analysts and local policy makers reflecting the differences between the constituent nations.
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Working Together: South West Public Health Observatory Annual Report 2005/06

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Last download was 25th May 2013 05:31

Annual Report highlighting key activities and achievements over the last year, as well as future plans and developments.
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