News

Health workers to tackle climate change
Health workers and local authorities are being encouraged to play their part in tackling the health effects of climate change, Public Health Minister Dawn Primarolo announced today. Visit the Department of Health website to read more
Also see the Department of Health report 2001/2002 pdf

Minibus boost for Community Transport Manchester
A minibus donated to a community transport organisation in Manchester has given the service a major boost...read more

Ring & Ride crosses boundaries in Greater Manchester
A new door-to-door transport service for people with access and mobility difficulties is off to a flying start...read more

Community transport grows in Rochdale
Door-to-door community transport in Rochdale is being boosted by the addition of two extra minibuses...read more

Manchester congestion
The city has been named the fourth most congested city in Europe...read more

Health & Transport

New Guidance for the payment of Hospital Cost Scheme
This document provides information and guidance to NHS organisations on the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS), which replaces the current Hospital Travel Costs Scheme...read more



London Health Benefits
London Congestion Charge boost health...read more

Obesity compliance with NICE guidance 43
Primary Care and Acutes Trusts will be assessed by the Healthcare Commission on the plans they have in place to meet key recommendations including travel plans and active travel...read more

Sustrans Active Travel E-bulletins Issues 11 & 12
Issue 11 includes a report on the benefits of physical activity for women and findings for a research study of changing attitudes to cycling.
Issue 12 has a report from Leeds University on getting staff and students to walk and cycle more and an article on how Sustrans are encouraging active travel in helping to deliver the Obesity Strategy.

Give transport cash to cycling and walking to tackle obesity (The Times, Monday 28 April)
Up to 10 per cent of transport budgets should be invested in cycling and walking initiatives to fight obesity, politicians have been urged...read more

The Health Impact of Climate Change
Promoting sustainable communities...view pdf

Research

Making Personal Travel Plans Work Research
This report provides information on the case Personal Travel Planning (PTP) outlines the scope and benefits of the PTP process and the growing evidence base on the effectiveness of this relatively new area of travel management, drawing on the UK experience to date...view pdf

Health effects of climate change in the UK 2008
An update of the Department of Health report 2001/2002...view pdf

Healthy Weight
A Northwest Framework to Achieve Healthy Weight for Children & Families...view pdf

Events

Climate Change and the Challenges for Public Health: Engaging the Regions Conference - 24 June 2008, Brussels...view more

Report back from the Health and Transport Group Meeting on Personalised Travel and Health Trainers The Mechanics Institute - 28th February, 2008...view pdf

Next meeting of the Health & Transport group
Thursday 5th June 2008 - Malcolm Kennedy, Equality and Diversity Policy Manager, North West Development Agency...read more

Places to Go? is a national conference hosted by Sustrans. The conference will present policy and practice for professionals in planning, landscaping, play, school travel, public health, travel and transport...read more

Green Travel and Transport Event 26th June 2008...read more