Other health newsletters & e-alerts

Duncan Selbie, Public Health England Chief Executive produces a weekly bulletin. To download the latest and archive issues visit www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england/series/duncan-selbies-friday-messages.

Issue 6 of the Public Health England bulletin, a regular publication for key stakeholders and all those concerned with public health, is available to download at www.gov.uk/government/collections/phe-bulletin. Issue highlights include the Cold Weather Plan for England 2013, guidance on appointing directors of public health and the knowledge strategy for open review.

Skills for Care work to ensure the adult social care sector has a modern, flexible and highly skilled workforce to deliver quality care. They are committed to working with employers and other key stakeholders to ensure they are supporting their needs and those of people who use services and carers. Their latest newsletter is available at www.skillsforcare.org.uk/news/newsletters/31_October_2013.aspx.

The October issue of the National Council for Palliative Care e-bulletin, which includes resources produced by the NHS End of Life Care Programme, the annual Workforce Survey, and details of forthcoming events, can be accessed at http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=ea6a78606131cd2a0c50cb52b&id=f99ca67d6c&e=4e98f64c79.