Summer School 2025! Thanks to the Registrar conference reps for arranging a fantastic 2 days. The theme this year was ‘Inclusion Health’

At the Climate & Health conference and proud to see familiar faces from Yorkshire up there with colleagues from across the UK!

This graph says so much about the incredible progress on smoking in Britain. Spot the plateau in the 90s when we lacked strong strategy and see how it accelerated again once proper plans were put in place from late 90s onwards

The FPH, @roysocmed.bsky.social, @rsph.bsky.social & @adphuk.bsky.social are hosting a conference to examine links between poverty and health, share best practice and identify solutions. Main sessions on: - Child poverty - Housing crisis - NHS and prevention agenda www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...

Hello, I’m Sohaib Akhtar and I’ll be taking over this account for the next three months! I’m a public health registrar, currently based at Doncaster Council. @mydoncaster.bsky.social

To celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth, we asked our staff which women from across history inspire them. 👩‍⚕️👩‍🎓👩‍🚀 From physicians and nurses to balloonists and singers, their choices highlight some of the most fascinating and important women across history. 🧵👇

The FPH Primary Care and Public Health SIG has partnered with the Royal College of General Practitioners to host a webinar which will focus on the ‘drive for prevention’ and its impact on patient care in general practice. This lunchtime webinar is open to everyone. www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...

LATEST #NOROVIRUS DATA: Although norovirus levels have stabilised over the last few weeks, they are still more than double the five-season average. Full report 🔗 www.gov.uk/government/s...

🎉Last night MPs voted to pass the historic Tobacco and Vapes Bill which will phase out the sale of tobacco to the next generation, protecting children from the harms of smoking.

In this month's Presidential blog, Greg Fell discusses the lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic and how @adphuk.bsky.social continues to work to help ensure we are better prepared for future pandemics. 👀Read in full➡️ bit.ly/4j76klj

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Moving Bodies Lab Durham University Durham £38,249 Closes 21/04 www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DML034/p...

Forthcoming FPH Events: 🗓️[02/04] - #PublicHealthSpaces: community-centred approaches to public health 🗓️[03/04] - Academic careers advice 🗓️[04/04] - FPH Distinguished Lecture: Professor Sir Frank Atherton 🗓️[11/04] - Health Equity Assessment Tool Register here ➡️ www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...

Action for healthier working lives - Final report of the Commission for Healthier Working Lives www.health.org.uk/sites/defaul...

"Governments should avoid partnerships with unhealthy product industries, particularly in areas where they have no competence, such as developing health-related policies." Strong recommendations from @who.int South-East Asia Regional Office #CDOH report 👇🏻 www.who.int/publications...

This free learning package on #LLMs and #AI from @carlbergstrom.com @jevinwest.bsky.social is fab. Fun + thought-provoking 2-10 min snippets covering key risks and effective use. Inc how commercial interests may shape them + effects on society. Excuse the French.. thebullshitmachines.com/index.html

In 2023, we invited three women in health care to share their experiences and thoughts on creating an inclusive workforce. Join Dr Jennifer Dixon, Dame Jane Dacre, Dr Nikita Kanani, and Dr Gabrielle Mathews for #IWD2025. LISTEN NOW 🔽 buff.ly/aabcUBp

Empower women with better healthcare. On this #InternationalWomensDay, a recent @lshtm.bsky.social study highlights how racialised & low-income women often self-manage UTIs due to systemic barriers. It’s time for policies that support, not sideline, their health. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3XAFKIR

Can digitalisation improve women’s health? We explored this critical question in a recent blog, noting that health systems can use digital technology to make it easier for women to access fragmented services. Read the full blog. www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...

Today is International Women’s Day. Find out more about the work we do on improving health outcomes for all women. #IWD2025

This International Women's Day, our colleagues are highlighting women who inspire their professional journeys. 👩‍🔬 Olive Leonard from the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team spotlights Dr. Stellah Bosire, whose work she has blogged about here. 🔗👇 bit.ly/3QO21z0 #IWD2025 🧪

What influences health inequalities? Our Evidence Hub has been updated and expanded, with the latest insights into the impact of inequalities by deprivation, geography, ethnicity and disability. Explore the evidence ⬇️ buff.ly/UGXrClY

“People gathered in Balm Green Gardens today for a minute's silence to remember those lost to Covid. Thank you to everyone who joined this second annual day of reflection: residents, communities, speakers, and those who made memorial leaves for the willow tree Covid memorial.”

📣📣📣 Two fabulous jobs at @healthfoundation.bsky.social for public health consultants wanting to drive forward the prevention agenda. 1. Assistant director 2. Senior Fellow Please share lde.tbe.taleo.net/lde01/ats/ca...

Very exciting opportunity - @healthfoundation.bsky.social are recruiting a Public Health Consultant to lead on their public health and prevention work! lde.tbe.taleo.net/lde01/ats/ca...

Prevention must be at the heart of public service reform. Our research with @demos-uk.bsky.social highlights the need for both financial investment and institutional change to move beyond crisis management. Read now ⬇️ buff.ly/zJwNutR

“Both overweight and obesity increased substantially in every world region between 1990 and 2021, suggesting that current approaches to curbing increases in overweight and obesity have failed a generation of children and adolescents” www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

UK death rate 'reaches record low' , although some worrying trends in death rates of young people and cardiovascular disease - more radical prevention strategies are needed #populationhealth #healthinequalities www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Good luck to everyone sitting day 1 of the @fphuk.bsky.social DFPH exam today! This exam (previously called Part A) is sat over 2 days and requires both a wide breadth and depth of public health knowledge, with months of prep and revision building up to this day. We wish everyone sitting it well! 🤞🍀

2024 DPH report Poverty and health democracy.sheffield.gov.uk/ieListDocume... (Item 10 & webcast) The report is split into three broad themes:-

Today some of our public health registrars are sitting their MFPH exam - a practical, role-play based "show how" exam of applied skills and knowledge. Good luck everyone!!! Remember: you know your stuff, the examiners want you to do well, this is just a chance to show them how brilliant you are!

The Behavioural Science and Public Health Network conference will take place in Liverpool on March 4th. Speakers include President of the Association of Directors of Public Health and Sheffield DPH Greg Fell @felly500.bsky.social

Our conference is a little over a month away. Don’t miss out on 2 days of inspiring keynotes, insightful discussions & networking opportunities as we explore the latest advancements in public health. Delivered in partnership with @fphuk.bsky.social 🎫 Book today! lnkd.in/g3R2dxeM #UKHSA25

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity! Just a few days to go to apply for the Y&H UKPHR Public Health Practitioner Registration Scheme 2025. Closing date is 28th February 2025. Please see here for details. bit.ly/3BWP5AC yhphnetwork.co.uk Public Health Practitioner Workforce Development Programme

NEW #UKHSAVirusWatch: #Norovirus cases are still increasing, 23.5% higher than the previous 2-week period and largely seen in those over 65. 📈 Read the full norovirus report here 👇 www.gov.uk/government/s...

Applications for Cohort 7 of the Yorkshire & Humber UKPHR Practitioner Registration Scheme (begins May 2025) close in just over a week - deadline is Friday 28th February! This is a fantastic opportunity to gain registration with UKPHR through a structured programme of support and development.

"Free webinar 27 February 2025" Join us to explore revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework, hosted with the Local Health and Global Profits project and Department of Health and Social Care. Find out more➡️bit.ly/4aRiRGJ

📣Our weekly round up of #PublicHealth #consultations is now available to download➡️ bit.ly/phconsultati...

The increase in young people who have never smoked, yet who have taken up vaping is a concern for many, and it is essential that we understand the long term health risks. 👀Read our response➡️ bit.ly/41o7vGM www.gov.uk/government/n...

This year's West Yorkshire Adversity Trauma and Resilience Knowledge Exchange has a focus on inclusion health and inequalities. The event is a great opportunity to hear from a variety of speakers, broaden your knowledge, and connect with others working on similar topics in public health and beyond.

Today, @sheffcitycouncil.bsky.social has agreed its Gambling Harms Prevention Strategy, a very welcome step to recognise the harm from gambling in order to address it. @gamblingwithlives.bsky.social @felly500.bsky.social @angelaargenzio.bsky.social

Our health is shaped by the world around us – good homes, stable jobs, social ties, green spaces, and clean air. 🌍 These are what we call the building blocks of health and wellbeing. When these building blocks are missing, our health suffers. Here's why. 👇 youtu.be/prAxFMyppIA?...

UKHSA report that they're currently seeing high levels of #Norovirus cases. 📈 🧼 Wash your hands regularly with soap and warm water 🏠 Stay home for 48 hours after symptoms stop as you're still infectious 🔄 Just because you’ve had it once doesn’t mean you won’t get it again

What is public health? This new video explainer from the Faculty of Public gives a simple overview of what public health professionals do and the importance of taking a population level, holistic, and preventative approach to health, as well as understanding and addressing health inequalities.

Details of the Public Health grant allocations are now out.

Only by working together will we be able to ensure that more people can be tested, treated and supported, and continue to make good progress towards achieving the target of ending new HIV transmissions by 2030. 👀Read our response➡️ bit.ly/40WhbqN www.gov.uk/government/n...

How is the fast food giant McDonald’s subverting attempts to stop it opening stores near schools? 🎧 Listen in our latest podcast episode Available at Apple: apple.co/3CTXE2f Or Spotify: spoti.fi/3X1DIkF Read the investigation bit.ly/42Y41vY

Fantastic insights from former MPs Paula Sherriff and Caroline Flint on working with politicians, and Consultant in Public Health Ben Holden on working in government, and how we bridge the "evidence - policy gap". #publichealth

It's Public Health Winter School today, where the focus is on working in a political environment. The day has opened with reflections from Professor Peter Kelly (Regional Director for Public Health in the North East and Yorkshire) on the importance of gaining consensus across the political spectrum.

Today is #TimeToTalk Day. Every conversation has the potential to improve someone's mental health. That's why we launched MECC – a training programme designed to help professionals integrate conversations about mental health into routine practice. 👇 www.rsph.org.uk/our-services...

@adphuk.bsky.social President @felly500.bsky.social responds to Local Government Association report. "Closing the health inequality gap needs an ambitious, health in all policies approach." 👀Read full response➡️ bit.ly/4hL6Qol bit.ly/4hNLB5r