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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Public Health
  • Sugar and calories reduced in soft drinks

    Leading soft drinks brands Lucozade, Ribena and J20 are among the latest brands to sign up to the Responsibility Deal’s calorie reduction pledge as part of the government's drive to curb obesity levels

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Hidden food nasties revealed in new Change4Life campaign

    New ‘Be Food Smart’ campaign launched A ground-breaking new campaign exposing the ‘hidden nasties’ in everyday foods and helping people to …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • ‘Be Food Smart’ campaign launches

    New campaign exposing the ‘hidden nasties’ in everyday foods launches today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Smoking health harm campaign launched

    The department has launched a new campaign to encourage smokers to quit in the New Year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Campaign warns people to ‘Catch it. Bin it. Kill it’ to stop the spread of flu

    People are being urged to wash their hands regularly and throw used tissues away - 'Catch It. Bin It. Kill It' - in a bid to limit the spread of winter bugs, including norovirus and flu, Public Health Minister Anna…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cash boost to get England cycling

    An extra £20 million for cycle infrastructure

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Businesses pledge for more fruit and veg

    More fruit and veg will be added to ready-meals, and supermarket fruit and veg sections will be expanded as part of a new drive to encourage everyone to get their 5-a-day, Public Health Minister Anna Soubry announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Health Red Tape Challenge Launched

    People are being invited to give their ideas on how to remove excessive burdens and reduce bureaucracy across the health and social care sector, to give health professionals more time to care for patients, Public Health Mini…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Hybrid system for food labelling given green light

    Consumers will be able to make healthier choices about the food they eat with the introduction of a new, consistent system of front of pack labelling, Health Minister Anna Soubry announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tips to tackle the back to school blues

    Text the school nurse for help and advice

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £8 million invested to tackle HIV and improve sexual health

    Almost £8 million is being invested in driving down HIV infections and providing information to improve people’s sexual health, Public Health Minister Anne Milton announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Plain packaging consultation deadline extended

    Public Health Minister Anne Milton said: "Smoking remains one of the most significant challenges to public health".  

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Stars back new drive to increase organ and stem cell donations

    Singer and TV Personality Alesha Dixon and Homeland star David Harewood have thrown their weight behind a new drive to increase life-saving organ and stem cell donations, Public Health Minister Anne Milton announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Insurers continue to safeguard cover for those taking predictive genetic tests

    Thousands of people who have genetic tests for conditions such as Alzheimers and cancer will continue to benefit when taking out insurance thanks to an extended agreement announced today by Public Health Minister Anne Milton.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New parents get more support from health visitors in the home and community

    Families around the country will receive a more personalised service from their local health visiting teams thanks to expansion of the programme which aims to give new parents personalised support in their homes and communit…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Health visitors early implementer sites rolled out

    New parents around the country are to receive more support from health visitors in the home and community.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Future of free nursery milk secured

    Plans to secure the future of a fair and cost effective way to offer free milk to all nurserychildren was set out today by Public Health Minister Anne Milton as she launched a consultation on how the scheme operates.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Macmillan and the Ramblers join forces to get people walking

    More people will be encouraged to get on their feet and get walking thanks to a new partnership between leading charities, Public Health Minister Anne Milton announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Top tips for when you’re expecting!

    Campaign joins forces with new Hollywood film to support healthier starts for mother and baby Hollywood blockbuster ‘What to Expect When You…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Start4Life partners Hollywood film to support healthier pregnancies

    The latest phase of the Start4Life campaign is launched today with cinema advertising and a partnership with the Hollywood film ‘What to expect…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government