England’s poorest areas have ~70% more vape shops & bookmakers, but far fewer childcare spaces and community venues. Our high streets aren’t neutral — they shape health, opportunity and inequality. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Blog from our intern, Sachin, who worked on our project last summer. We are engaging Sheffield residents on corporate influence and the commercial determinants of health. Read below 👇 sphr.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

Sweden abolished its wealth tax in 2006. At the time it seemed “practical, not political.” Two decades later, many pensioners see it as a turning point toward a more unequal society. Miranda Sheild Johansson reports. From _The conversation_ -- thanks! eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/fin...

With new UK consultations open on air quality and domestic #woodburning, I am resharing an article I wrote for The Conversation on wood-smoke, PM2.5 and the limits of current regulation. theconversation.com/wood-burning... #publichealth #airquality #cleanairnight

“When mayors in other cities ask me how #Copenhagen afforded to invest in its cycling networks, I ask them how on earth they have been able to afford highway projects. We invested in bike lanes because that was the cheapest option.” What the world can learn from Copenhagen’s cycling revolution.

I cut up strawberries for my 19 month old in the wrong shape so they are obviously now inedible

Supporting #CleanAirNight in RB Kingston. #Surbiton is worst place in UK for air pollution according to IQAir study & high rates of stove ownership according to UCL wood burner map. Awareness raising in the media has reduced #woodsmoke a bit, but more campaigning is needed! @mumsforlungs.bsky.social

Applying to PHIRST? Have questions? Watch our webinar with practical tips on applying to the current call 📺 🗓️Closing Date 3 Feb, 1PM youtube.com/watch?v=_o43... @local.gov.uk @adphuk.bsky.social @publichealthscot.bsky.social @cosla.gov.uk

Today is Nollaig na mBan - ‘Women’s Christmas’ - my friend told me about this celebration in Ireland where women get together after the hard work of Christmas to share a sweet treat and relax. I’m working today but I’m still going to have a sweet treat to honour this lovely tradition!

How my partner has opened this box of After Eights gives me anxiety. This is a crime surely?!

The best closed sign I have ever seen - spotted in #Sheffield

🧵 Is it a super flu year? Who knows, but I think the current reporting is stupid. A pissed off thread using data. Firstly - here are today's headlines and some from the last 3 years... spot the difference. 1/10

This new paper synthesises explanations for why gambling harm is unequal across communities. Led by Katie Powell and with SARG's @soc-researcher.bsky.social, @abi-stevely.bsky.social and @zoelclarke.bsky.social. #GamblingHarm #AddictionResearch #PublicHealth

New paper published in Health & Place… A synthesis of explanations for spatial inequalities in gambling harm: integrating social and material dimensions of place www.sciencedirect.com:5037/science/arti...

Preparing for (nuclear) winter: the Becky Barnicoat cartoon

Local government types: I am interested in examples of systems for sharing outputs from engagement exercises broadly across an organisation (or at least making them accessible and searchable) - does anyone know of good work in this space?

Buses in South Yorkshire are coming back under public control - have your say on what you want the new system to look like! www.southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/explore/bus-...

With winter fast approaching, we're sharing 5 facts about wood burning to help keep you, your family and local community safe over the colder months 👉

SARG Director @jholmessheff.bsky.social was part of an expert panel that supported the development of 'A Healthier Future: A long-term vision to tackle alcohol harm in the UK', a significant new report published by the Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk this week. @fohsheffield.bsky.social

The government recently announced plans to extend the opening hours for pubs and bars in England and Wales. This proposal shows a failure to differentiate between healthy and harmful growth, say @spidermaani.bsky.social @maizie333.bsky.social @markpetticrew.bsky.social www.bmj.com/content/391/...

Govt scraps all electrification investment. Midland Main Line to stay forever diesel Leicester Nottingham Derby Sheffield. Hugely embarrassing and inexplicable www.ft.com/content/5ecd...

Misleading UK adverts for ’very low emission’ wood-burning stoves banned - @adstandards.bsky.social ruling won approval of clean air campaigners, who said some ‘seriously misleading myths’ had been debunked Story by me www.theguardian.com/environment/...

It’s one thing to have different environmental/health priorities for your foundation, it’s quite another to have been bankrolling one of the primary sources of bullshit on the topic.

We’ve made this investigation free to read because so many people in Sheffield are affected by this story. Our journalists have been knocking on doors for weeks and we’ve had to employ lawyers because of the legal threats made against us. We can only do this kind of journalism with your support.

My son loves looking at the ads on the tube 🚇 always spotting his favourite musicals 🎶 He saw this one and went "ooh sweets" 🍬 Trading standards are right: shorturl.at/I6yN1 We urgently need regulation for nicotine pouches to stop them being sold and marketed to children

This would be a UK first and demonstrates real commitment to pedestrian safety. Children are eight times more likely to be killed in an SUV collision than with a smaller car. By switching to smaller vehicles we can create cleaner and safer streets for all http://bit.ly/492FGIn

We're recruiting for a new CEO! You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond. Find out more and apply ⬇️ www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/about-vacanc...

🔥 Domestic wood burning is becoming a serious public health issue Residential wood burning now contributes 11% of the UK’s PM2.5 emissions - tiny particles that can harm lungs, brain & heart See how your area is affected with this interactive map from UCL: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/9231...

Dear parents - Yes you can give your sick child paracetamol if they’re >3 months old. It’s an excellent painkiller. It brings down a high temperature. It’s one of the safest drugs available. You are right to want to soothe your child’s distress. Evidence supports your good parenting. Be confident.

Student night sponsored by a local vape shop and smokeless tobacco product....

Would you like to take part in a research study later this year? The commercial determinants of health are business activities like the making and selling of goods and services that can positively or negatively affect people’s health. Contact Zoe to find out more: [email protected]

New skills I’m learning as a mother - Megablock architecture!

This, from the Quakers, is a pretty good example of how to resist pressure from bigot lobbying groups. Effectively “we legally can allow trans people to use the loo, we morally should, and we tried it and nothing bad happened”

In an open letter to the Education Secretary @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social, we’ve called for the government to end the influence of the alcohol, gambling, & junk food industries in our schools. Children should be protected from industry misinformation. www.theguardian.com/education/20...

AI tools used by English councils downplay women’s health issues, study finds

"People who are severely malnourished, their tissues don't heal, they're much more likely to get serious infectious complications." Surgeon Nick Maynard has just returned from a hospital in Gaza and spoke to Jackie Long. Read and watch: www.channel4.com/news/conditi...

Petrostates and well-funded lobbyists at UN-hosted talks are derailing a deal to cut plastic production and protect people and the planet www.theguardian.com/environment/...

“Sheffield City Council received 270 objections to the proposals, citing the proximity to other McDonald's restaurants, traffic concerns and the impact on children's health.” www.bbc.com/news/article...

A good friend of mine is undertaking a masters in human factors. He is doing research to improve flood alerts for his dissertation project. Please reach out to him if you’d like to take part.

How can cities adapt to extreme heat? “The answer seems to be to squeeze in bits of vegetation and traffic-calming measures wherever possible.” While these solutions may not have a significant impact on climate change- they will make city life more tolerable. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Trying to get your kid to sleep when they’re like this 😩

The new skills I’m learning while taking time off with my son.

Reading the new 10 year health plan for England and it feels pretty grim that genomics and pharmaceuticals are positioned as prevention…

Nearly a quarter of foster places in England provided by private equity-backed firms

In response to the NHS 10-year plan, Prof Sir Ian Gilmore, AHA Chair, welcomes improved labelling but says it is "staggering" that the most evidence-based policies to reduce alcohol harm did not make it into the final plan. Our full statement: ahauk.org/news/nhs-plan/

"Successive governments have ignored the robust evidence on alcohol", says Alice Wiseman of @adphuk.bsky.social, "Questions must be asked as to how much influence health-harming industries now have here in the UK. "Without serious policies that...(1/2) www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/health/...

The Government's big new 10 year health plan has finally been published. In spite of lots of talk about moving towards prevention rather than treatment, there is basically no meaningful alcohol prevention policy here. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686638...

The tactics that McDonalds use to be able to open new outlets when the local authority doesn’t want them. Classic industry playbook stuff - downplaying risks, positioning themselves as part of the solution, threatening legal action and paying so-called experts. www.bmj.com/content/388/...

‘Even if we stop drinking we will be exposed’: A French region has banned tap water. Is it a warning for the rest of Europe?