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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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Information and Communication in End of Life Care - Conference for the South West, 10 February 2009, Thistle Hotel, Exeter

Details of a conference organised by the South West Public Health Observatory to consider information and communication needs in the provision ...

Article POSTED 22 DEC 2008 00:00
National Drug Treatment Monitoring System Newsletter (December 2008)

National Drug Treatment Monitoring System Newsletter (December 2008)The NDTMS team launches a new newsletter for Drug Treatment Agencies and Drug Action Teams in the South West.

Article POSTED 19 DEC 2008 00:00
SWPHO Christmas card

SWPHO Christmas card Season's greetings from all at the South West Public Health Observatory.

Article POSTED 15 DEC 2008 00:00
UK Public Health Register: Consultation on Practitioner Regulation

The UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) is developing regulation for public health practitioners. This consultation will address: the proposed ...

Article POSTED 15 DEC 2008 00:00
Media release: 2,600 excess winter deaths in the South West

2,600 more people died in the South West during the winter of 2007/08 than at other times of the year, according to a report published by the ...

Article POSTED 11 DEC 2008 00:00
Healthy Weight for Children Hub monthly e-newsletter: Issue 1: December 2008

Healthy Weight for Children Hub monthly e-newsletter: Issue 1: December 2008In this first issue: Hub launch news, latest news from the National Child Measurement Programme and key child weight related events for 2009 ...

Article POSTED 11 DEC 2008 00:00
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Launch of Healthy Weight for Children Hub website

Launch of 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. ...

Article POSTED 11 DEC 2008 00:00
Fighting Winter Cold in the South West: Reducing health inequalities

Fighting Winter Cold in the South West: Reducing health inequalitiesThis bulletin provides information on health issues related to excess winter deaths, fuel poverty and cold homes in the South West region. It ...

Article POSTED 11 DEC 2008 00:00
Health Profiles 2008 launched

Health Profiles 2008 launched The Local Authority Health Profiles 2008 can be viewed by following this link.

Article POSTED 24 JUN 2008 00:00
What a waste: Premature deaths due to smoking – the picture in the South West

What a waste: Premature deaths due to smoking – the picture in the South WestThis bulletin aims to support those working to reduce premature deaths (i.e. deaths between the ages of 35 and 69) due to tobacco smoking in ...

Article POSTED 29 SEP 2008 00:00
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