Health leaders warn Boris Johnson over axing of Public Health England

More than 70 organisations have written to the prime minister with concerns about the future of health improvementCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe abolition of Public Health England will damage the fight against obesity, smoking and alcohol misuse, the UK’s doctors and public health experts have told the prime minister.More than 70 health organisations have written to Boris Johnson outlining their fears about last month’s controversial axing of PHE, which prompted claims it was an attempt by ministers to deflect attention from their own failings over the coronavirus crisis. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/sep/02/health-leaders-warn-boris-johnson-over-axing-of-public-health-england #health_policy #boris_johnson #matt_hancock #jonathan_ashworth #obesity #health #uk_news #politics #public_services_policy