Previous Articles - December 08
News
Community transport reaches 500,000
More than half a million journeys were made using community transport in Greater Manchester last year, according to new research...read more
Tameside hospital bus saved
A vital bus service that runs to Tameside General Hospital has been saved...read more
London Cycling Campaign Best Workplace Cycling Initiative – Newham University Hospital NHS Trust
In September 2005, Newham University Hospital NHS Trust (NUHT) launched the Well @ Work project1, which aims to support its staff in adopting healthier lifestyles. Part of the project aims to get more people cycling, both in terms of to and from work and also during leisure time...read more
Cost of Obesity
Obesity cost the Health Service £4.2bn in 2007 and the bill could stretch to £6.3bn by 2015, the Dept. of Health is warning. It published the figures recently along with a “Toolkit” for PCTs and Local Authorities to develop anti-obesity strategies
Green House Gas Emissions Cut
A 30% cut in green house gas emissions by 2020 instead of the agreed 20% target, would result in the European Union saving up to £19bn in health costs, says the report commissioned by three health and environmental non-governmental organisations. Improvement in air quality will result in less life lost to respiratory disease and fewer hospital admissions, the report says.
Physical Activity on Prescription
More than half of patients who were prescribed physical activity were more active a year later, research from Scandinavia has shown. A study of 6,300 who were given primary care prescriptions designed to improve their levels of activity shows that the proportion of inactive patients dropped from 33% to 17% after three months. Prescriptions issued by a doctor or nurse proved more effective than those issued by a physiotherapist.
Health & Transport
Health Inequalities can be tackled by new walking and cycling infrastructure
Walking and cycling have the potential to tackle the worst effects of the UK’s growing health gap that leaves the poorest people suffering from more illnesses and dying younger...read more
Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives:
A Cross-Government strategy for England -
Published Feb 2008
This strategy is the response to the fact that nearly a quarter of men and women in England are now obese and the trend towards obesity is even more pronounced in children. This report sets out the Government’s view of the social response needed over the next twenty years to prevent a major public health problem by placing an emphasis on the built environment to foster increased physical activity to support a healthier population...read more
Towards a Sustainable Transport Strategy
Published October 2007
This report sets out Government response to the Eddington study on transport and economic growth and the challenge of climate change, investment plans for 2013-14 and its approach to long term transport planning.
In addition to the commitment to tackle congestion and investigate charging schemes there is a strong emphasis on pricing, technology, innovation and behaviour change to deliver a more sustainable transport system. It also re-states a commitment to ensure that transport is integrated into wider policies including health, education and housing...view pdf
Sustrans Newsletter (December Edition)...read more
Events
GMPTE Travel Training Symposium - 13th January 2009
GMPTE has arranged a Travel Training Symposium which will take place on Tuesday 13 January 2009, at the Manchester Art Gallery. The aim of this symposium is to demonstrate the range of applications by which Travel Training can enable people to live independent lives by learning to make use of existing public transport networks. GMPTE has arranged for speakers from the USA, Austria, Sweden and Manchester City Council to present their schemes to delegates. These schemes are aimed at older people, younger children with special educational needs, and people who acquire disabilities. If you would like to express interest in attending this Symposium, please advise Daniel Owens Daniel.owens@gmpte.gov.uk
Active Travel Event Stockport
TAR Northwest are hosting a regional seminar on Active Travel
30th January Stockport Town Hall...view details
Health Impact Assessment Event - 27th March 2009
Copthorne Hotel Salford Quays
GM Public Health Network
Amedea.DeCataldis@manchester.nhs.uk
Health Intelligence Network - 11th February 2009
A roadshow event with national keynote speakers and workshops. A celebration of 1st year of GM Public Health Intelligence Network - Old Trafford (MUFC Football Stadium - GM Public Health Network Philip.Carroll@hmrpct.nhs.uk
WALK21 NEW YORK CITY 2009 -
7 to 9 October 2009
More footprints, less carbon
The 10th International Conference on Walking and Liveable Communities
New York University -
7 to 9 October 2009...view pdf