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North West Mental Wellbeing Survey 2009

The summary report highlights key findings from the North West Mental Wellbeing Survey. The survey of 18,500 adults - the largest survey ever of its kind in the UK - was undertaken in 2009 in a response to a growing need to understand more about the positive mental wellbeing of people in the region. The full technical report, a large reference document containing full charts and tables, is available here: http://www.nwph.net/nwpho/NorthWestMentalWellbeingSurvey.pdf The related press release is available here: http://www.nwph.net/nwpho/Mental%20Wellbeing%20Survey.pdf

Authors: Lynn Deacon, Helen Carlin, Joy Spalding, Susan Giles, Jude Stansfield, Sara Hughes, Clare Perkins, Mark A Bellis

Published: 25/01/2010


Mephedrone – an update on current knowledge

This briefing presents information on the substance Mephedrone (also known as: 4‐MMC, ‘Meow’, ‘M‐Cat’) and other related drugs. This substance has received recent media attention concerning its legality and (largely unconfirmed) speculations around its contribution to the deaths of several young people. Little scientific evidence is available on mephedrone and most information is derived from users themselves or user orientated websites.

Authors: Harry Sumnall

Published: 12/01/2010


Alcohol and food: making the public health connections

A literature review into the links surrounding alcohol and food.

Authors: Michela Morleo, Mark A Bellis, Clare Perkins, Kerin L Hannon, Kirstie Clegg, Penny A Cook

Published: 06/01/2010


NWPHO Health E-News Bulletin December 2009

The last quarterly bulletin of 2009 from NWPHO, containing updates on recent and forthcoming work.

Authors: NWPHO

Published: 22/12/2009


Evaluation of the Greater Manchester RU Clear? Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea Screening Programme

An evaluation of the Greater Manchester ‘RU Clear?’ programme – examining the effectiveness and acceptability of screening for gonorrhoea within a regional chlamydia screening programme.

Authors: Jennifer Downing, Hannah Madden, Penelope Phillips-Howard, Jennifer Daffin, Penny Cook,

Published: 21/12/2009


Sexual Health Quarterly Bulletin December 2009 Edition

DH Update; Sexual Health Network Updates; Sexual Health of the North West Conference 2009; Preparing locally for the chlamydia strand of the new sexual health and teenage pregnancy campaign; Summary of the North West Sexual Health Profile December 2009; Sexual health and alcohol meeting in Cheshire and Merseyside; Contributions of alcohol use to teenage pregnancy; Sex and Relationships Education Evaluation; New service in Knowsley; HIV & AIDS in the North West of England Mid Year 2009; News & Events.

Authors: Hannah CE Madden, Suzy C Hargreaves

Published: 21/12/2009


HIV & AIDS in the North West of England Mid Year 2009

Mid year 2009 statistics from HIV treatment and care centres in the North West of England.

Authors: Suzy C. Hargreaves, Leighton Jones, Hannah C.E.Madden, Jennifer Daffin, Penelope A. Phillips-Howard, Penny A. Cook, Qutub Syed, Mark A. Bellis

Published: 18/12/2009


Off Measure: How we underestimate the amount we drink

Off Measure: How we underestimate the amount we drink

Authors: Mark A Bellis, Karen Hughes, Penny A Cook, Michela Morleo

Published: 18/12/2009


Young people and sexual exploitation:an exploration of young people’s workers’ experiences of providing support in Merseyside

This report examines young people’s workers’ experiences of supporting sexually exploited young people in Merseyside.

Authors: Katrina Stredder, Kerry Woolfall, Lorraine Grey, Harry Sumnall

Published: 10/12/2009


Blood alcohol levels and drunkenness amongst people visiting nightlife in the North West

This report presents the findings of a research study exploring alcohol consumption in nightlife users in three North West cities.

Authors: Karen Hughes, Zara Quigg, Mark A Bellis, Michela Morleo, Ian Jarman, Paolo Lisboa

Published: 30/11/2009


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