Sentences with phrase «voluntary health organisations»

David Cameron has urged voluntary health organisations to help the government reassure people that its NHS reforms are not about privatisation.

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In January 2013 the non-governmental organisation Sustain, supported by 61 health organisations, called for a 20 pence per litre excise duty on sugar sweetened drinks.4 In February, the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges called for a 20 % tax on sugar sweetened drinks as part of its enquiry into clinical and public health solutions to the obesity epidemic.1 Although the UK government has indicated a preference for voluntary approaches to the control of obesity, it has not ruled out fiscal measures.14 Clearly, the idea of a sugar sweetened drink tax is gaining traction in the UK, but its effect on health remains uncertain.

This 4th edition of the Guidelines is based on research findings and on widespread discussions with health professionals, parents and voluntary organisations.

The WBTi UK Core Group consists of 18 organisations, including government agencies, health professional bodies and voluntary groups, which have gathered and assessed data in key areas.

A national sustainable Strategy Board, including representatives from all the voluntary groups, health professional organisations, and NGOs to share best practice between devolved nations coordinated by a high level funded lead specialist.

Baby Café drop - ins are run by a range of staff including health professionals (midwives, health visitors, or lactation consultants); practitioners such as nursery nurses; or breastfeeding counsellors from the voluntary breastfeeding organisations.

This registration process incorporates Acute Trusts, all adult social care organisations, private and voluntary healthcare, and from April 2011, ambulance services, prison health services, independent midwifery services, dental practices and other groups new to registration.

All sectors involved in developing and policies and programmes to deliver on fuel poverty targets should attend including representatives from local government and RSLs; central government; the energy industry; Green Deal installer organisations; health agencies; voluntary and not for profit agencies at a national and local level.

«What I found in the region was a dynamic group of voluntary sector refugee organisations as well as some excellent, yet under - resourced, counselling and mental health, BME and women's projects working hard to respond to the needs of refugee survivors.

Evaluating the Public Health Responsibility Deal for Alcohol surveys the evidence on the Government's flagship public health programme, which was launched in 2011 as a voluntary partnership with commercial organisations, public bodies, academics and NGOs to promote public health Health Responsibility Deal for Alcohol surveys the evidence on the Government's flagship public health programme, which was launched in 2011 as a voluntary partnership with commercial organisations, public bodies, academics and NGOs to promote public health health programme, which was launched in 2011 as a voluntary partnership with commercial organisations, public bodies, academics and NGOs to promote public health health goals.

The deal, which is intended to establish voluntary agreements on issues such as labelling and advertising in the alcohol industry, will still go ahead but without the conferred legitimacy of public health organisations.

These proposals will «create a responsive local market» for health and social care They will also «reduce the pay bill» and make increased use of voluntary sector organisations and self - management.

The ministry asked the WHO to release $ 28 000 of Japan's contributions to the organisation's voluntary fund for health promotion.

She also revealed a funding boost of # 4.9 m through the government's voluntary and community sector funding programme for voluntary organisations to increase support on offer for young people struggling with mental health issues.

The programme is available «on prescription» from GPs, mental health workers, and voluntary sector organisations such as Rethink and MK Mind.

Established in 2004 as a professionally managed organisation, MK Arts for Health emerged from the voluntary Milton Keynes Hospital Arts Committee, who successfully developed one of the largest Hospital Arts Collections in the UK.

Public and private sector organisations such as the National Health Service (NHS), educational institutions, local and national government, financial and legal firms, and voluntary and charitable organisations employ English graduates in a range of roles, including:

This case study describes how a consortium of voluntary sector organisations worked in partnership with the local authority in Bromley to deliver the Independent Support Service with a clear focus on providing support and guidance to parents / carers and young people going through the Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan process.

Five health visitors and two nursery nurses received three days training in facilitating the programme, from a local voluntary organisation, the Family Nurturing Network, prior to the start of the trial.

The Children and Young People's Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health National Support Team helped Local Authorities, Primary Care Trusts, health organisations, Children's Trusts and other statutory and voluntary partneHealth National Support Team helped Local Authorities, Primary Care Trusts, health organisations, Children's Trusts and other statutory and voluntary partnehealth organisations, Children's Trusts and other statutory and voluntary partners to:

how the school involves bodies, including health and social care bodies, council support services and voluntary sector organisations, in meeting children and young people's SEND and supporting their families.

Work alongside local authorities, health professionals and voluntary organisations in Berkshire and the surrounding area to provide information and support to parents.

Comprehensive primary health care services provide the infrastructure, and the Framework Agreements the partnership arrangements for intersectoral collaboration between the health sector, members of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, other government agencies, the private sector and voluntary organisations.