Public Health “Deeply Upset” Leaders of the Board by the Elimination of Britain

Hackney’s key councilor challenged health secretary Matt Hancock on plans to replace Public Health England (PHE) with a new agency during the global pandemic.

Hackney Mayor Philip Granville and health leader Chris Kennedy wrote yesterday to the government blaming the plan for integrating the NHS Test & Trace with the Joint Biosecurity Center as “deep alarming.”

The boss of the council says it is not only demanding a clearer reexamination of the direction of plans and policies, but also warning the nature of the announcement itself. Congress is not sitting. “

Granville and Kennedy said: “The dismantling, restructuring and rebranding of key state agencies during the global pandemic is at least a great distraction for staff who should focus on fighting the coronavirus and responding to the next stage of the crisis.

“At best, this distraction affects the ability to effectively fight the virus and stop the second spike of infection, which is ultimately a life-threatening decision.

“As a Good Practices Network municipality in London, working closely with PHE on local best practices in responding to coronavirus pandemics, PHE against the wider failure of the government to respond to coronavirus, including NHS tests and traces. Feel like they are scapegoats, they are now integrated.”

Councilors also encouraged governments to learn lessons from the Good Practices Network, which demonstrated the importance of localized response, while inviting local authorities and primary health to provide testing and tracing through existing public health structures. Continued to request, not the private sector.

Hackney’s public health experts seemed to be declining the number of cases of coronavirus in the Borough, followed by a phone call to the department following the two-week high in London.

Sixty-three new positive cases were recorded over a two-week period between 8 and 5-18, compared to 100 new positive cases over the past two weeks (22 July-4 August).

Sandra, the Director of Public Health, has been keen to emphasize the quality of data needed to effectively fight the virus since May and has worked with the NHS and Public Health England to prevent the spread of the disease in the region. Dr. Husband said today:[The apparent decrease in cases] Great news and testimony to the fact that most people adhere to government guidelines.

“Although the number seems to be declining, it is still in its infancy and Hackney still has one of the highest rates of coronaviruses in the capital. The risk of catching the virus is generally still low. However, following 3W, precautions should be taken to keep the risk low: hand-washing, monitoring distances 2m away, wearing masks in the store or in public transport. If the virus cannot be moved from to the host, the virus will stop along that route.

“I want to say to all of Hackney, keep up the good work, but there’s still more work to do, and we’re still together to prevent the virus from spreading to the community and keep Hackney safe We need to work.”

People north of the Autonomous Region, where most infectious diseases occur, are still required to meet or socialize with anyone other than the support bubble.

The government recognizes the “significant leadership role” of public health directors such as Dr. Husbands, and the newly planned National Institute for Health Protection (NIHP) An approach developed by NHS Test & Trace.

According to the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, staff involved in improving PHE health will not be transferred to NIHP, and future employers will be determined through consultation with staff and medical system partners.

The scheme is intended to be officially put into operation starting next spring, and the government’s intent is to increase investment in public health services and increase overall capacity, with associated commitments. It states that there are roles available in the new structure for PHE staff.

Hancock’s department also aims to determine the “most appropriate future home” for public health work on obesity, mental health, smoking reduction, health inequality and sexual health, and with Granville It describes the areas where Kennedy decided to abolish PHE. We raise “important questions”.

They said: “Hackney, like more deprived parts of London, is facing significant health inequalities and challenges in these areas of public health. We still have interventions such as PrEP. Despite support for HIV/AIDS, it is above the national average for HIV transmission, with nearly 60% of adults in Hackney being overweight.

“In response, City & Hackney’s local public health team has led an innovative program to support the community. From the support of the “Undetectable = Untransmittable” HIV awareness campaign, the “Healthier Hackney Framework for Working with Obesity” Until “Change”.

“But our strong local action is complemented not only by the efforts of the coronavirus and other future pandemics, but also by a clear, agency-led national strategy to promote localism and improve public health outcomes. The disposal of PHE questions the clarity of this responsibility, which was not addressed in Hancock’s announcement.”

A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services said: “We will extensively engage in future options for PHE health improvement work, but this work remains a priority.

“NIHP’s organizational structure and future arrangements to improve health have not yet been decided. In full consultation with both PHE staff and trade unions with the aim of being officially operational from spring 2021. Changes will be made.

“It is expected that there will be a role that can be used by those who want to be part of the organization in the future.”