Public health news
Birmingham supports HIV Testing Week with an awareness and testing campaign for blood-borne viruses
A Fast Track Cities+ campaign supported by Birmingham City Council, University Hospitals Birmingham and other partners encouraging people to test for blood-borne viruses starts on Monday 6 February.
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City council invite residents to say ‘no’ to fizzy drinks during Fizz-Free February
Birmingham City Council in partnership with health and voluntary organisations, are launching campaign in February to help persuade people to swap sugar-laden fizzy drinks for healthier alternatives.
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City council addresses community experiences around clinical care in new pregnancy and infant mortality report
Birmingham City Council in partnership with health and voluntary organisations, publish a report highlighting the lived experiences and recommendations to make healthier choices in women’s pregnancy.
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Fast Track City partners unveils ‘Red Ribbons’ AIDS and HIV Memorial
Birmingham’s Fast Track City partners are set to unveil a memorial to honour those lost to AIDS and living with HIV.
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Dr David Nabarro headline speaker at international summit on sustainable food futures at Birmingham 2022
Trade summit focussed on healthy and sustainable food futures to take place at UK House.
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Birmingham City Council develop communication campaign to support disadvantaged communities
The council’s Public Health Division have developed a communication and engagement campaign to further support BAME, disabled and LGBT communities across the city during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Confirmed case of COVID-19 in Birmingham
It has been confirmed that a patient in Birmingham has tested positive for COVID-19.
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Coronavirus update - 26 February 2020
Birmingham City Council continues to work closely with the local NHS and Public Health England to monitor the emerging global situation and prepare for escalation.
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Ditch the sugary drinks and try Fizz Free February
Birmingham residents, especially families with young children, are being encouraged to ditch sugary drinks and take part in Fizz Free February.
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Birmingham joins Partnership for Health Cities
Birmingham City Council announces new plans to increase safe and active mobility for all citizens as part of a global network of cities
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Henry Dimbleby launches Birmingham Food Conversation
Co-founder of food chain Leon, Henry Dimbleby, is spending the day in the city to launch the Birmingham Food Conversation, which will feed into a national food strategy.
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Funding awarded to Birmingham to help those affected by alcohol
Efforts in Birmingham to increase the number of people accessing free support for alcohol problems have received a boost following a funding award from Public Health England
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New Director of Public Health appointed
A national strategic advisor to Public Health England has been appointed as Director of Public Health at Birmingham City Council.