Department of Health
The Department of Health (DH) exists to improve the health and wellbeing of people in England.
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Heatwave plan for England 2009
The Plan's purpose is to enhance resilience in the event of a heatwave. It is an important component of overall emergency planning; and will become increasingly relevant in adapting to the impact of climate change.
from Department of Health on 19 May 2009 | Direct link | Comment on this
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Sustainable Development Action Plan 2007-08 Progress Report
This document is a report on the Department’s progress in implementing its Sustainable Development Strategy and Action Plan for 2007-08. Departments are required to make this information public by the Sustainable Development Commission, which publishes details on its website and provides constructive feedback.
from Department of Health on 02 June 2009 | Direct link | Comment on this
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The health impact of climate change: promoting sustainable communities - guidance document
The South East Regional Public Heath Group has produced this guidance document for the DH. It contains advice for public health professionals on what can be done to mitigate and adapt to climate change and promote sustainable communities.
from Department of Health on 07 April 2008 | Direct link | Comment on this
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Health effects of climate change in the UK 2008: an update of the Department of Health report 2001/2002
Climate change is perhaps the most significant environmental problem which mankind will face in the coming century. Efforts to reduce the extent of climate change are of course important, but it is likely that we will have to deal with at least some impacts on health. Preparing for climate change is now one of the top four shared priorities for UK action set out in 2005 in Securing the future: Delivering UK sustainable development strategy.
from Department of Health on 12 February 2008 | Direct link | Comment on this