Housing: English Housing Survey 2010 – 11 Headline Report published
The first results from the 2010‐11 English Housing Survey were published on 09 February 2012. The EHS brings together the former DCLG housing surveys – the Survey of English Housing (SEH) and the English House Condition Survey (EHCS).
Food Safety: Biannual Public Attitudes Tracker results released by FSA
The Agency’s latest public attitudes tracker shows that the main food safety issue people continue to be concerned about is food hygiene when eating out. Other issues include food poisoning and the use of additives in food.
Food Safety: EFSA assesses control options for norovirus in oysters
EFSA’s Panel on Biological Hazards (BIOHAZ Panel) concludes in its risk assessment that the most effective public health measures to protect consumers from exposure to norovirus in oysters are to produce oysters in areas which are not contaminated or to prevent contamination of mollusc production areas.
Health & Safety: Thompsons Solicitors calls for shake-up of Health & Safety system in Scotland
Scotland’s leading personal injury firm and health and safety campaigners, Thompsons Solicitors, have teamed up with the STUC in calling for a shake-up of the Scottish health and safety system to deliver justice and a safety culture in society
Public Health: Second Migrant Health Report Published
The Health Protection Agency’s (HPA) second report on Migrant Health, and the first UK-wide report is published. The report brings together infectious disease surveillance information with a focus on non-UK born populations.