# Public Health Collaboration (PHC)

> The Public Health Collaboration is a UK registered charity (No. 1171887 / SC052248) dedicated to helping everyone enjoy good metabolic health. PHC challenges outdated dietary guidance with rigorous evidence — championing real food, low-carbohydrate approaches for Type 2 diabetes remission, and recognition of ultra-processed food addiction.

PHC was founded in 2016 by Sam Feltham. Its work spans three pillars: **advocacy & policy**, **education & resources**, and **community & events**. Flagship programmes include The Lifestyle Club (HSJ-award-winning T2D remission coaching), Liberate (ultra-processed food addiction support), Real Food Rebellion (schools), Real Food Runners, and the Elevate digital health platform (launching May 2026).

Three ambitions guide the charity:
- Reverse Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes through evidence-based lifestyle intervention.
- Get ultra-processed food addiction officially recognised as a diagnosable condition.
- Undo the childhood obesity crisis by reshaping the food environment around children.

All content is free to access. PHC is funded by individual members, donations, and conference income.

## Core pages

- [Home](https://phcuk.org/): mission, three pillars, impact stats, featured news, and testimonials.
- [About us](https://phcuk.org/about/): vision, values, timeline from 2016–2026, core team, Board of Trustees, Scientific Advisory Committee, and patrons.
- [Our work](https://phcuk.org/our-work/): all PHC programmes (TLC, Liberate, Real Food Rebellion, Real Food Runners, Volunteer Network, Star Jump Challenge, Elevate) and the UK-wide ambassador map.
- [Evidence](https://phcuk.org/evidence/): 11 peer-reviewed papers and PHC-authored reports, plus 19 plain-language FAQs covering PHC, healthcare professionals, members, real food, and low-carb diets.
- [Resources](https://phcuk.org/resources/): free booklets, sugar infographics, and annual reports.
- [News & insights](https://phcuk.org/news/): blog, research updates, and press responses.
- [Get involved](https://phcuk.org/get-involved/): membership tiers, volunteer roles (Ambassador, Associate), donation, and partnership options.
- [Contact](https://phcuk.org/contact/): enquiries, membership, media, and partnerships.

## Evidence library

PHC-authored summaries migrated to this site:
- [Healthy Eating Guidelines & Weight Loss Advice for the UK (2016)](https://phcuk.org/evidence/healthy-eating-guidelines/): founding report challenging the Eatwell Guide.
- [Ambassador & Healthcare Professionals Case Study Book (2018)](https://phcuk.org/evidence/case-study-book/)
- [RCTs comparing low-carb to low-fat (2019)](https://phcuk.org/evidence/rcts-low-carb-vs-low-fat/): 67 trials reviewed — 36 significantly favoured low-carb, 0 favoured low-fat.
- [RCTs comparing low-carb to low-fat with Type 2 diabetes (2019)](https://phcuk.org/evidence/rcts-type-2-diabetes/)
- [Eat Fat, Cut the Carbs and Avoid Snacking (2016)](https://phcuk.org/evidence/eat-fat-cut-the-carbs/): joint report with the National Obesity Forum.

External peer-reviewed papers PHC references:
- [Dr Unwin's 6-Year Results in Type 2 Diabetes Remission — BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health (2020)](https://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjnph-2020-000072)
- [Ambassador Evaluation Study — BMJ NPH (2020)](https://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjnph-2020-000219)
- [Healthcare Professional Qualitative Study — BMJ NPH (2021)](https://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjnph-2021-000240)
- [Adapting Diabetes Medication for Low-Carbohydrate Diets — BJGP (2019)](https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp19X704525)
- [Dietary Strategies for Remission of Type 2 Diabetes — J Hum Nutr Diet (2021)](https://doi.org/10.1111/jhn.12938)
- [Dr David Unwin Obesity Editorial — BMJ NPH (2023)](https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjnph-2023-000836)

## Free downloadable resources

- [Real Food Booklet — Lifestyle](https://phcuk.org/docs/real-food-booklet-lifestyle.pdf)
- [Real Food Booklet — Weight Loss](https://phcuk.org/docs/real-food-booklet-weight-loss.pdf)
- [Real Food Booklet — Real Budget](https://phcuk.org/docs/real-food-booklet-real-budget.pdf)
- [Real Food Booklet — Oral Health](https://phcuk.org/docs/real-food-booklet-oral-health.pdf)
- [Real Food Booklet — Carbohydrate Content](https://phcuk.org/docs/real-food-booklet-carbohydrate-content.pdf)
- [Low Carb Booklet — Dr David Unwin](https://phcuk.org/docs/low-carb-booklet-dr-unwin.pdf)
- [Norwood Protocol](https://phcuk.org/docs/norwood-protocol.pdf)
- [PHC Annual Report 2024–2025](https://phcuk.org/docs/annual-report-2024-2025.pdf)

## External programme sites

- [The Lifestyle Club (TLC)](https://www.thelifestyleclub.uk/): 8-week low-carb T2D remission coaching for GP practices.
- [Liberate](https://liberatetoday.org/): peer-supported programme for ultra-processed food addiction.
- [Real Food Rebellion](https://realfoodrebellion.org/): schools-based nutrition education.
- [Real Food Runners](https://realfoodrunners.org/): inclusive running community.
- [The Star Jump Challenge](https://thestarjumpchallenge.org/): 25 star jumps for 25 days fundraiser around World Diabetes Day.
- [Elevate](https://elevate-me.life/): digital health platform launching May 2026.

## Optional

- [Sitemap (XML)](https://phcuk.org/sitemap.xml)
- [JustGiving donation page](https://checkout.justgiving.com/c/3626028)
- [Find a PHC ambassador (Google Map)](https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1fn9kKhovudjOFQjxdJlYZerGl1E)