Joseph Rowntree Foundation
This qualitative study, which draws on focus group discussions and interviews, captures the views of Bangladeshi Muslim, Pakistani Muslim, Gujarati Hindu and Punjabi Sikh fathers and mothers. The findings suggest that policies aimed at supporting Asian fathers appreciate and address a number of issues
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Friday 18 September 2009
Understanding fathering: masculinity, diversity and change
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
This research set out to investigate the parenting beliefs and practices of fathers from 29 'ordinary' two-parent families living in non-affluent neighbourhoods from four ethnic groups: White British, Black African, Black Caribbean and Pakistani.
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This research set out to investigate the parenting beliefs and practices of fathers from 29 'ordinary' two-parent families living in non-affluent neighbourhoods from four ethnic groups: White British, Black African, Black Caribbean and Pakistani.
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Tuesday 15 September 2009
Moving forward: Progress and priorities - working together for high-quality sexual health
Department of Health
The Government response to 'Progress and Priorities - Working together for a high quality sexual health'.
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The Government response to 'Progress and Priorities - Working together for a high quality sexual health'.
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New initiative to identify violence against women
Home Office
The Home Office has created a new task force of health professionals, NHS managers, and representatives from the Public, Social services, and voluntary sectors as a response to the 'Violence against Women and Girls' consultation that began im March 2009. The taskforce will work to spot early signs of violence and abuse against women and girls, investigate the scale of the problem and to ensure that victims across the NHS get the support they need.
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The Home Office has created a new task force of health professionals, NHS managers, and representatives from the Public, Social services, and voluntary sectors as a response to the 'Violence against Women and Girls' consultation that began im March 2009. The taskforce will work to spot early signs of violence and abuse against women and girls, investigate the scale of the problem and to ensure that victims across the NHS get the support they need.
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Sexually Transmitted Infections new data
Health Protection Agency
The Health Protection Agency has reported on the diagnosed cases of STIs. There has been a decrease in gonorrhoea infections of 11% in the UK, down from 18,649 in 2007 to 16,629 in 2006. This is the lowest number of new infections recorded since 1999.
Syphilis had a 4% decrease, from 2,633 from 2007 to 2,524 in 2008.
However, genital herpes increased by 10% from 26,270 cases in 2007 to 28,957 in 2008. Genital warts also increased in incidence by 3%, from 89,515 in 2007 to 92,525 in 2008.
Overall, STI incidence rose by 0.5% from 397,909 in 2007 to 399,738 in 2008. This was mostly due to the increase in gental warts and genital herpes.
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The Health Protection Agency has reported on the diagnosed cases of STIs. There has been a decrease in gonorrhoea infections of 11% in the UK, down from 18,649 in 2007 to 16,629 in 2006. This is the lowest number of new infections recorded since 1999.
Syphilis had a 4% decrease, from 2,633 from 2007 to 2,524 in 2008.
However, genital herpes increased by 10% from 26,270 cases in 2007 to 28,957 in 2008. Genital warts also increased in incidence by 3%, from 89,515 in 2007 to 92,525 in 2008.
Overall, STI incidence rose by 0.5% from 397,909 in 2007 to 399,738 in 2008. This was mostly due to the increase in gental warts and genital herpes.
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Monday 14 September 2009
Engaging, Involving and Empowering Communities
Harmonious Leeds
A workshop held for two days on the 29th September and the 6th October. It is for Community Development Practitioners who are interested in sharing their expertise in community development and examples of good practice with local authority officers, with the aim of improving the way councils to engage with and involve communities.
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A workshop held for two days on the 29th September and the 6th October. It is for Community Development Practitioners who are interested in sharing their expertise in community development and examples of good practice with local authority officers, with the aim of improving the way councils to engage with and involve communities.
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Tuesday 8 September 2009
Psychiatric services for black and minority ethnic older people
Royal College of Psychiatrists
This document looks at the mental health needs of Black and minority ethnic older people and the psychiatric services offered to this group, focusing on the main changes that have occurred since the publication of the original College report CR103 (Royal College of Psychiatrists, 2001).
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This document looks at the mental health needs of Black and minority ethnic older people and the psychiatric services offered to this group, focusing on the main changes that have occurred since the publication of the original College report CR103 (Royal College of Psychiatrists, 2001).
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Birth drugs ‘cut breastfeeding’
September is the new January
Department of Health
English drinkers vow to cut back after holiday boozing. Drinkers in England drank an average eight alcoholic drinks every day during their summer holiday this year, a new survey from the Know Your Limits campaign revealed today.
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English drinkers vow to cut back after holiday boozing. Drinkers in England drank an average eight alcoholic drinks every day during their summer holiday this year, a new survey from the Know Your Limits campaign revealed today.
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Leeds Health and Wellbeing Partnership Plan 2009 - 2012
Healthy Leeds
This plan is part of the broader Leeds Strategic Plan, based on the outcomes and priorities agreed with our partners and shaped by local people.
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This plan is part of the broader Leeds Strategic Plan, based on the outcomes and priorities agreed with our partners and shaped by local people.
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