"The infrastructures that make up our public health systems must be protected." Is American public health facing an ‘existential’ moment? We explore in the latest episode of our podcast 👂➡️ shows.acast.com/rsph-present...

This week's budget included a number of measures that have gone under the radar but could have a real impact on the nation's health. From lifting children out of poverty to supporting high streets, find out what the measures mean for your health 👇 https://ow.ly/v05E50Xz2Ey

With more and more people leaving the workforce, it's crucial that workplaces invest in employee health. Here's how they can do it 👇 https://ow.ly/tTbp50Xy9Yi

From pandemic responses to better clinical care, our honorary awards recognise the contributions that our award winners have made to public health. It has never been more important to celebrate the people that impact our health for the better. Read more: https://ow.ly/c5MZ50XyGNb

We're thrilled that two of our Centres have been shortlisted for the FAB 2025 Awards, held later today. ➡️ Food Standards Agency for Employer and Awarding Organisation Relationship of the Year ➡️ North Tees and Hartlepool Solutions for Provider and Awarding Organisation Relationship of the Year.

Today's announcement that the two-child limit will be lifted is a landmark moment. It is a hugely welcome step from this Government, which has listened to the broad coalition of organisations that have long called for this policy to be overturned. 🧵👇

The proposed expanded sugar tax is a great first step to protecting and improving the health of children. It is crucial that we make the healthiest option the easiest option. Reducing the amount of sugar in our food and drink is a simple and effective way to achieve this. https://ow.ly/fNYp50Xxy3N

NEW 🔔 : FPH supports a ‘polluter pays’ levy scheme for tobacco products in the UK. This would cap wholesale tobacco prices whilst increasing tax on tobacco or applying a new health levy, limiting industry profits & generating revenue to achieve a smokefree future. www.fph.org.uk/news/faculty...

📢 Submit your creative health research by Sun 30 Nov! NCCH & @rsph.bsky.social are looking for submissions for the Creative Health Research Round-Up 2025. Watch 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwQ3... Click here to find out more👉 ncch.org.uk/news/call-fo...

Everyday conversations play a vital role in encouraging us to make positive behaviour changes – like exercising, quitting smoking, and drinking less. These conversations support people to look after their mental health. Find out more on our course 👇 https://ow.ly/xwUs50XwY9U

The RSPH Health & Wellbeing Awards are back for 2026! 🌟 Applications for next year's Awards will open on 26th January 2026. ➡️ Register your interest to be the first to hear when they launch: https://ow.ly/8GIA50XvOOp

Yesterday, on #InternationalMensDay, the Government published England's first ever Men's Health Strategy. It emphasises that we will only make progress on men's heath if we tackle the root causes that are driving worsening outcomes across England. https://ow.ly/162X50Xuy3F

Is American public health facing an 'existential' moment? 🤔 On the podcast this month, we discuss the current state of American public health and what it means for the rest of the world. Listen now: shows.acast.com/rsph-present...

How do we create a healthier system for everyone to thrive? Our Chief Executive William Roberts recently spoke to World Service about how we can help people to live healthier lives. Three key points were raised 👇

What's the relationship between crime and gambling? A new study published in our journal has found that neighbourhood crime is linked to a rise in gambling-related harm in Australia. https://ow.ly/6rFa50Xr00E

This week, #COP30 kicks off in Belém. The climate crisis is a public health crisis. It is having a devastating impact on our health – particularly the health of our most vulnerable populations. Find out more 👇 https://ow.ly/qk1r50XqVXR

We're pleased to support WHO Regional Office for Europe and UNICEF as they launch a new strategy on children's health. In support of the strategy, we've published a special issue in our journal, Public Health in Practice, to address key areas of children's health 👇 https://ow.ly/OqkX50XqmRe

Ready to advance your career in occupational medicine? Our expert-led online course will give you the foundation you need to take your knowledge to the next level🚀 Book your place before 30th November using code DOMEB26 for £150 off the course fee: https://ow.ly/KHK250X9hfS

"3.5 million people live in homes that fail the UK Decent Homes Standard." We were joined by housing and health researcher Faye Sanders earlier this year to talk about what's driving unhealthy homes, and what we can do to fix the problem. Listen now: https://ow.ly/jhS850XpfVy

It can be hard to get the skills and recognition you need to progress in your public health career. That's where our membership can help. 🤝 Join us and be part of the legacy that continues to shape the future of public health. https://ow.ly/JOyF50XohZG

Involved in climate action or work in health? Our new online course combines knowledge of climate and health to help you, and the people around you, to improve your impact on the climate and your health. https://ow.ly/bxau50XnGEH

"The Keep Britain Working (2025) final report makes a clear case – we need to invest in workplace health if we are to solve our economic inactivity problem." Our Head of Policy writes about the case for workplace health in REBA 👇 https://ow.ly/x8Ma50XnHOg

The Keep Britain Working Review is a hugely significant moment for workplace health. It recognises that the workplace is a key setting for prevention, and recommends the need for universal workplace health provision. Read our full response 👇 https://ow.ly/3cax50Xn0aB

Our mental health first aid course teaches people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help. Designed in partnership with Mental Health First Aid England, this course will help you become a Mental Health First Aider 👇 https://ow.ly/LrcL50XmrvA

As many as 3.37 million adults will be economically inactive due to long-term health conditions over the next decade, costing the economy £36 billion a year, our analysis has shown. We're calling for a shift in the way policymakers and employers see workplace health. https://ow.ly/eCCy50XlBAZ

We're facing a healthcare crisis. It has never been more important to invest in preventative services. That's why we're calling for better support and training for the public health workforce to help them boost their careers and improve people's health 👇 https://ow.ly/nyPW50XknRH

What are the benefits of co-production? And what does it mean from a practical perspective? Take part in our free webinar on 6 November where we will be joined by experts in the field to answer these questions 👇 https://ow.ly/qL7R50Xknzk

Could public health help engage men and boys in violence prevention? A new article in our journal, Public Health, has explored how confronting harmful ideas about masculinity and using trauma-informed approaches could help engage men and boys in violence prevention 👇 https://ow.ly/ayye50Xj4FO

Great to see our Vice President Professor Bola Owolabi and Honorary Fellow Professor Kevin Fenton CBE recognised in this piece highlighting the trailblazers who are driving change and championing equality across the UK for #BlackHistoryMonth. https://ow.ly/LL4I50XhpBN

Working from home isn’t the problem – our attitude to workplace health is 💭 Our Chief Executive William Roberts writes about the importance of promoting health in the workplace to boost wellbeing and tackle inequalities 👇 https://ow.ly/89Sy50XfoI8

Today Ruth Strauss Foundation have launched a new Workplace Training Programme in collaboration with RSPH. It helps teams respond when colleagues face the unknown — incurable illness, bereavement, caring responsibilities, and whatever else life sends their way. https://ow.ly/bFNy50Xfo4J

Last week we celebrated Public Health Workforce Week. One thing was made abundantly clear throughout the week: there is no prevention without the public health workforce. ✍️ Join us in writing to the Health Secretary to ask him to support the workforce. https://ow.ly/zE2N50X9cay

Do you want to make a real difference to people's health and lives? Our latest online course is designed to help you to understand the key principles and concepts of social prescribing. https://ow.ly/GbmZ50X9bPP

It's Allied Health Professionals Day and we're delighted to share our refreshed AHP Hub🎉 This hub is designed to encourage best practice and tell success stories of AHPs who do incredible work every day to protect and improve the public's health. More 👉 www.rsph.org.uk/services-res... #AHPsDay

📢Just ONE WEEK LEFT to send nominations in for #ADPHAwards25! 👀For more info ➡️bit.ly/ADPHAwardsInfo ✍️To make a nomination ➡️bit.ly/ADPHAwards25 🙏Thanks to our supporters @fphuk.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social OHID Penna PHJobs @intelligenthealth.bsky.social @rsph.bsky.social

Public health is having to navigate an increasingly uncertain political climate to achieve any real change. Former government special advisor and Future Health founder Richard Sloggett discusses the politics of public health on our podcast. https://ow.ly/CUWT50X9fzu

As #PublicHealthWorkforceWeek comes to a close, we want to recognise the people that make public health possible. We asked people to share their stories about the work they do to improve and protect the health of the public. Here's what they had to say.

We're kicking off an exciting new partnership with EFL in the Community to improve community health ⚽🤝 #PublicHealthWorkforceWeek In the first pilot of it's kind, we'll be joining forces to deliver bespoke public health training to Football Club charities across England. https://ow.ly/wvi950X8o6f

We're bringing health into local communities 🏘️#PublicHealthWorkforceWeek We're launching a qualification in Community Health and Wellbeing, aimed at giving Community Health and Wellbeing Workers the skills they need to prevent ill health. Find out more 👇 https://ow.ly/tbgk50X7OXU

We're helping people pursue careers in pest control. Our new careers hub will provide guidance, insights and resources for people looking to enter the workforce or progress their careers. Find out more: https://ow.ly/sFzG50X7byG

Timely & important report from @rsph.bsky.social. The upcoming NHS Workforce Strategy should be widened to include EVERYONE who has an impact on health outcomes with a particular focus on the public health workforce⬇️

An awful lot of "public health" is delivered by staff who dont have those two words in their job title The workforce really really matters We can do better on this Good report from @rsph.bsky.social

🚨The UK is facing a health crisis. But there are 1.5 million people who could help solve it.

Take our public health training pathway for free! We're running a pilot of our training pathway for adult social care workers, carers and volunteers in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Apply by 15 October to take part 👇 https://ow.ly/ZzxM50X5xHR

Could lifestyle interventions improve health for people with chronic diseases? A new study suggests so – and it starts with co-creation. Research found improvements in diet, physical activity and medicine adherence within six months of interventions 👇 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

The social care workforce deliver vital health support to many of our most vulnerable populations. Without proper investment and recognition, they will continue to face challenges. The solutions exist. We now need to act. https://ow.ly/i91950X3Fv0

Underpaid, overworked, undervalued, and rushed. That’s how one paid carer we spoke to feels about their role in social care. It’s crucial that we give social care staff the support they need so that they can help people live the best quality of life ➡️ https://ow.ly/83kL50X3wps

Underpaid, overworked, undervalued, and rushed. That’s how one paid carer we spoke to feels about their role in social care. It’s crucial that we give social care staff the support they need so that they can help people live the best quality of life ➡️ https://ow.ly/387G50X3wl2

The social care system needs major reform. With action, we can build a resilient social care system that improves quality of life, reduces pressure on the NHS, and drives local economies. Read our new report 👇 www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/pub...

It's great to see more powers given to local communities to revitalise high streets with health at the centre. 👉 If we want our high streets to be places where people spend their time, then we need them to promote health and wellbeing. www.gov.uk/government/n...