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Genomics
Explore how the information from genomics – the study of the body’s genes – can help to diagnose a condition, determine the chance of developing a condition in later life, or inform the correct type of treatment.
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Occupational Health
Study more about the role of an occupational health nurse, whether you are an independent practitioner or employed as part of an occupational health service team and in charge of safeguarding public health in the workplace.
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Health protection
Health protection is one of the responsibilities of Public Health England. Here you can find out more about what health protection is and what health protection teams do to prevent and reduce the impact of infectious diseases, hazards and major emergencies.
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Obesity
Here you can learn more about the role nurses and midwifery staff play in identifying those at risk from weight gain and obesity and how to support people – and yourself – to achieve a healthy weight and lifestyle.
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Introduction to alcohol misuse
Read our guide to alcohol misuse and the impact on the health and wellbeing on individuals, families and the wider population. Here you will learn more about the latest public health campaigns and find out where to access additional information and advice.
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Travel health nursing
Find information and guidance on the latest guidelines on travel health and current issues relating to travel and health protection. This resource offers signposting to a range of UK and international organisations which specialise in travel health.
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Public health: Professional Resources
Public health professional resources
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Care Home Journey
Follow a resident’s care home journey, through from pre-admission to end of life care. Find out more about risk assessments, short stays, discharge, acute admission, and the role of nursing staff when supporting residents, families and nursing colleagues.
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Physical activity
Increase your awareness and understanding of the importance of taking up regular physical activity and how it can prevent as well as treat diseases – in your role as a health care practitioner, but also when looking after your own health and wellbeing.
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Sexual health education directory
This resource highlights training and qualification requirements for registered nurses, midwives, health advisers and nursing associates as well as unregistered health care support staff working in sexual health.
