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Background This paper evaluates claims in a recent study that inequalities in small area mortality rates have lessened. We examine the effect of differently estimated populations on time trends in age‐specific mortality rates for Yorkshire and the Humber and East of England. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Background The continuing identification, assessment and management of risks are key themes for clinical governance. These themes are being integrated into both primary and secondary care practice; however, integration into public health practice appears much slower. This paper describes the recent approach that we have taken in Sheffield, and proposes a model for public health departments to identify, assess and manage risks, which complements other risk management processes and is transferable to other settings. It assumes that public health practice is not a risk‐free activity and holds that the process of identifying, assessing and managing risks is a key component to raising standards. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

This paper describes the successful implementation of universal antenatal screening for HIV and hepatitis B in Southampton and South West Hampshire Health Authority. This was achieved through formation of a multi‐disciplinary planning group of clinicians and managers from local trusts. The approach taken in implementing screening is described, key elements of this being the appointment of screening co‐ordinators and consultation with local midwives to ensure their training needs were addressed. Lessons for future work are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]