It's astonishing how in 2007, 24% of British adults smoked. Today it's 12% Just an astonishing public health success

Read the latest on how partners across Cheshire and Merseyside are working together to tackle child poverty in this month's #Collaborate newsletter! Packed full of the latest #publichealth news, training and events across Cheshire and Merseyside. Read here ⬇️ mailchi.mp/champspublic...

We're delighted that @local.gov.uk have featured our model to reduce health inequalities and improve population health in Cheshire and Merseyside as a case study. #ChildPoverty #HealthInequalities #AllTogetherFairer Read the full case study here ⬇️

We were delighted to facilitate a lived experience engagement session with the Child Poverty Unit, along with lived experience experts, VCFSE organisations and cross-sectoral leaders 👇 www.resolvepoverty.org/we-will-be-watching-our-lived-experience-engagement-session-informs-the-child-poverty-unit/

📣 Ending smoking together 🚭 Public health colleagues in Cheshire and Merseyside are invited to join our #AllTogetherSmokefreeCM event in September. Take the chance to influence a strategic framework together for a Smokefree future in our subregion. See full details and register for free here ↘️

“We all have responsibility here to look after our children and young people." See a series of interviews with national media, shining a light on the recent rise in #Measles cases across the UK Director of Public Health for Liverpool, @dph-mashton.bsky.social ⬇️

⏳Today Parliament rises for summer recess, yet there is still no date for the Tobacco & Vapes Bill to be considered at committee stage in the House of Lords. 📆It has been 90 days since peers first debated this vital legislation. In that time:

Alcohol causes cancer, yet many still don’t know the risks. A lack of national action to reduce alcohol harm puts more pressure on health services & frontline staff. Support @wcrf.org’s call for a National Alcohol Strategy 🔽 bit.ly/3YFSuyE #alcoholawarenessweek2025

This weekend, walk in the shade, apply sunscreen, wear a hat, sunglasses and light, loose-fitting, light-coloured clothes. Apply sunscreen frequently of at least SPF 30 and 4 or 5 star ultraviolet A (UVA) protection regularly Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol during the hot weather.

📢 New policy briefing 📢 Child and family poverty in the UK is at critical levels. 4.5m children live in relative poverty, 3.1m in deep poverty. Our latest briefing draws on evidence from Cheshire and Merseyside to explore what can be done. Read more here ▶️ ow.ly/CcyC50WjB7J

1/2 From alcohol to tobacco to junk food, recent polling from Public First shows the public is sceptical of unhealthy industries and supports bold action to protect health. It comes as the Govt prepares to launch its NHS 10-Year Plan with support for more action on alcohol.

The Institute of Health Equity will host their monthly webinar this Thursday. This month's focus is on the worsening interconnected crises of obesity, physical inactivity, and mental ill-health across the UK. Find out more and register here ➡️ champspublichealth.com/event-ihe-ju...

New figures show the number of women smoking during pregnancy has sharply declined in #Cheshire and #Merseyside. A real testament to our ATS programme's Smoking in Pregnancy project 👏 Find out more along with the moving story of St Helens lived experienced member, Stephanie ⬇️ #AllTogetherSmokefree

Where you live affects how much air pollution you are exposed to, and children, older people and people with health conditions are disproportionately impacted 🏠 Today is #CleanAirDay, tell your MP everyone should be able to access to cleaner air ⬇️ www.cleanairhub.org.uk/clean-air-day

#Publichealth professionals are invited to watch the full recording of our recent Child and Family Poverty event, one year on from the release of our situational analysis for #Cheshire and #Merseyside. ↘️ #CMChildFamilyPoverty youtu.be/XR7g0k4jHNw

We're thrilled to have been selected to deliver a 30-minute session on our child and family poverty work at the #Liverpool @local.gov.uk Conference Innovation Zone next month. Find out more details and how to attend here ➡️ bit.ly/news-LGA-con...

Fantastic news for children and families in our local communities and across the UK 👏 #FreeSchoolMeals #TacklingChildPoverty

We are delighted to announce the 2024/25 annual #PopulationHealth report for Cheshire and Merseyside, ‘Stronger Partnerships, Healthier Futures’, has now been published. Read the full report here: ow.ly/ZcpG50W2Cm2 #StrongerPartnershipsHealthierFutures

The latest edition of our Collaborate newsletter is here! Packed full of public health news, events and training across Cheshire and Merseyside. Click below to see comprehensive local coverage on the new disposable vapes ban, and an exciting new population health film⬇️ mailchi.mp/champspublic...

A new UK. ban on disposable vapes came into place yesterday. Listen to our All Together Smoke Free programme lead and Director of Public Health for @knowsleycouncil.bsky.social, Dr Sarah McNulty speaking to ITV Granada reports on the ban here ⬇️

The #BeFreeCampaign is offering support sessions throughout half term for children and young people affected by the incident following yesterday evening’s #LiverpoolParade ❤️ Sessions will be held at BOXPARK Liverpool, for more information, visit 👇🏽 befreecampaign.org/lfc-parade-s...

📢 From Sunday 1 June 2025, the sale and supply of single-use vapes will be banned in England. Directors of Public and Population Health from across Cheshire and Merseyside say young people will be more protected from the harmful effects of vaping ⬇️ champspublichealth.com/news-disposa...

Do you want to know more about lung cancer screening, now rolling out in Warrington? The event is being held at Orford Jubilee Hub on Wednesday, June 11th from 10am to 12 noon, and the team can give you all the info you need. Lung Cancer Screening can catch problems early, when it's easier to treat.

Are you or someone you know experiencing difficult thoughts over the tragic events at the hashtag#Liverpool parade? Help is available, it's time to talk. Visit kindtoyourmind.org to get urgent #MentalHealth support tailored to you, wherever you are across Cheshire and Merseyside.

Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, has released a statement following the dreadful incident on Water Street earlier today following LFC’s title parade. Our thoughts are with all of those affected. Read more: liverpoolexpress.co.uk/statement-fr...

Heading to Radio 1's Big Weekend at #Sefton park today? 🌳 A little prep = a safer, happier weekend! ☀️ Stay sun-safe & hydrated 🍻 Know your limits 🧠 Look after your mental health 💧 Free water stations & welfare support on-site See Visit Liverpool's tips for a happy and healthy weekend here 🔽

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside #AllTogetherSmiling roadshow started today with some fantastic engagement in #Warrington. Look out for the @alderhey.nhs.uk bus in your local area giving away toothbrushes, toothpaste, water bottles and lots of tips on #oralhealth🦷🪥 More dates: ow.ly/wN2y50VWjvu

The @sheffielduni.bsky.social, with the support of @UK is running a 2-day Essentials in #HealthProtection course next month. The course is relevant to public health practitioners working in local authorities and the NHS ⬇️ champspublichealth.com/training-ess...

Fantastic morning so far at the @events.hsj.co.uk Reducing Health Inequalities Forum in Birmingham. Pr. Sir @michaelmarmot.bsky.social highlighted Cheshire and Merseyside’s All Together Fairer report and Programme as a best practice example of local areas tackling these issues head-on.

This #MentalHealthAwareness week, we're sharing some top tips to help you be Kind to Your Mind... For more mental health and wellbeing tips and support services tailored to you, visit kindtoyourmind.org

Are you a #publichealth professional in #Cheshire and #Merseyside looking for opportunities to develop? Check out our new CPD calendar running into 2026 for events within our programmes such as Child and Family Poverty, Suicide Prevention and Health Protection 🔽

With the NHS under pressure, a recent poll has revealed 81% of adults believe their health is being put at risk from food and drink big businesses. A number of have joined together calling for public mood to be matched with leadership on health prevention. Read more ⬇️ ash.org.uk/media-centre...

If we are to effectively tackle rates of preventable illness caused by consuming harmful products, we need far-reaching policies that reduce their availability, affordability, and visibility.

Our polling with Public First showed that the public want tougher Govt action to bring down smoking rates. Support is consistently high across multiple policy areas...

Sir Michael Marmot highlighted Cheshire and Merseyside as one of the Marmot Places delivering exceptional work in tackling Child and Family Poverty in a recent @lbc.co.uk interview with Andrew Marr. Find out more and watch the full interview here ⬇️ champspublichealth.com/marmot-lbc-i...

Your physical and mental health are all impacted by smoking, as is your physical appearance. The good news? Changes to your health can be instant when you start your #smokefree journey! Explore our free and local support at smokingendshere.com to help you along the way. 🚭

The North West Directors of Public Health have released a position statement on alcohol related harm. Read here ⬇️

In our latest edition of Collaborate newsletter, we pay tribute to the late Janet Atherton OBE, former Director of Public Health for Wirral and Sefton and a key figure in founding the Champs Public Health Network. Read the full newsletter here ⬇️ mailchi.mp/champspublic...

Don’t miss Medical Care’s webinar exploring how #healthcare leaders can create lasting change in tackling #healthinequalities. Join Dr Chris Packham, Dr Ruw Abeyratne and Dr Bnar Talabani to learn practical steps to embed #health equity in organisational strategy. Book now: ow.ly/jAer50VIQl2

Our Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Lead Neil Boardman will present at the 2025 Wirral Suicide Prevention Conference. This important local event will highlight the vital work taking place across multiple sectors to create Suicide Safer Communities. Find out more and register here ⬇️

🚨Yesterday the Tobacco and Vapes Bill was debated in the House of Lords for the first time. Many peers shared their powerful lived experience in support of the Bill alongside their support for the policies it contains. 👇Read on for a rundown of some of the points discussed...

Tomorrow! 📢 Join the @vsnw.bsky.social Beyond Innovation Event on #ChildPoverty A crucial online discussion with key public health experts. 🕙 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Open to anyone working in the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector in Liverpool City Region.⬇️

Alfie smoked for nearly 60 years - now he’s quit. “Keep trying. Smoking ruins your health. If I can do it, so can you.” Huge credit to our NHS Trusts working to reduce smoking rates for patients in hospital. Read his story here @shieldsgazette 🔽Read his story bit.ly/4lrkbES @ashorguk.bsky.social

The bad news? Physical and mental health are all impacted by smoking, as is your physical appearance. The good news? Changes to your health can be instant when you start your smoke free journey! Visit smokingendshere.com now to explore our free and local support 🚭 #SmokingEndsHere

Single-use vapes will be banned from 1st June. What you need to know here: ash.org.uk/media-centre...

Around 1 million people who are most at risk are eligible and are invited to come forward for spring Covid-19 vaccination and top up their protection. It comes after cases in North West hospitals spiked for the second time this year. Fully story 🔽

It’s never too late to stop smoking, especially when the benefits are instant. Explore our free and local support at smokingendshere.com to help you along the way. 🚭 #SmokingEndsHere

Are you a public health professional in Cheshire and Merseyside looking to learn more about systems leadership? Watch back our connect and learn event from Friday, where our expert speakers, delivered key insights on systems leadership ideas and approaches ⬇️

It's estimated that 1 in 4 of us in the UK will experience mental health difficulties at some point. Whoever you are, and whatever you are struggling with, you are never alone. Visit kindtoyourmind.org and find the right support tailored to your needs today. #KindtoYourMind #MentalHealth

Community health services are poorly understood compared to other parts of the NHS. So what are they and how are they organised? We take a look 🔎