Vision 2018 Prevention, Self Care and Community Development

Last week we heard from NHS England Chief Executive Simon Stevens and his shared his vision: “First, as a nation it’s time to get our act together on prevention” “It’s a no brainer – pull out all the stops on prevention, or face the music.”  Across our country we have an opportunity to build a […]

The Role of Behaviour Change in Local Authorities Transformation

It is fair to say most public health, organisational development and HR professionals have a good grasp of behaviour change theories. The challenge is understanding exactly how behavioural theories are used in an effective, evidence-based and scalable way. Having spent 16 years supporting local authorities teams deliver outstanding results in their communities, we have witnessed […]

The ‘worried well’…

We are constantly bombarded with messages around health and stark news headlines warning of the latest health issue that we should be concerned about. So it’s hardly surprising that we over-examine and magnify the slightest symptoms we have; is my cough lasting more than three weeks? Do I feel bloated most days for three weeks […]

Your Essential Guide: Engaging and Encouraging Breastfeeding Mums

It’s fair to say recent media stories about breastfeeding may have left some mums feeling confused and conflicted about how best to support their baby. So it’s more important than ever to ensure breastfeeding mums and their families have access to the information and support they need – where and when they need it. In […]