From everyone at the Champs Public Health Collaborative, we wish you a merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. 🌟

In 2026, we're making it easier for hospitals, councils, and community spaces to adopt consistent smokefree standards across the Cheshire and Merseyside Our Smokefree Spaces initiative supports our shared ambition to be smokefree by 2030! Read more: champspublichealth.com/smokefreespaces/

From January 1 2026, the MMRV vaccine will be introduced into the routine childhood immunisation schedule in the UK. Read the UK Health Security Agency's blog to understand when your child should get their MMRV vaccine and if they are eligible to have it. ⬇️ #PublicHealth #MMRV #Vaccine

Our December edition of Collaborate Newsletter is here! Featuring our Top 3 highlights of the year video, looking back on ground-breaking work in Cheshire and Merseyside on tackling health inequalities and the launch of a bold smoke free initiative in 2025. Read here 🔗 mailchi.mp/champspublic...

The Cheshire and Merseyside Directors of Public and Population Health met for their system leadership meeting on Friday 12th December. Read the key messages from the meeting, along with items of good news and gratitude here: ⬇️ https://champspublichealth.com/dsph-key-messages-december-2025/

📢Just added📢 Check out the latest case study on the All Together Inspired website ➡️https://ow.ly/F5fJ50XL0aJ #AllTogetherInspired #AllTogetherFairer

Antibiotic-resistant infections are on the rise. Read UKSHA's latest blog '5 simple ways that we can help stop superbugs' for tips on what we can be doing to fight the antibiotic resistance in our day-to-day lives https://ow.ly/ya5I50XKJGj

📢Just added📢 Check out the latest case study and report on the All Together Inspired website ➡️https://alltogetherinspired.org.uk #AllTogetherInspired #AllTogetherFairer

Following the publication of 'Our Children Our Future: Tackling Child Poverty' strategy we welcome the clear commitment it makes to improving the lives of children and families across the country. Read our full joint statement here: https://ow.ly/CYOg50XJBtn #ChildPoverty #AllTogetherFairer

🚭 New #SmokefreeSpaces campaign launched! Helping Cheshire and Merseyside NHS Trusts and local authorities create healthier environments, free from second-hand smoke. Learn more & access the toolkit 👉 https://champspublichealth.com/smokefreespaces/#SmokefreeSpaces#PublicHealth #NHS #LocalGov

It might seem like everyone around you is getting sick at the moment 🤒 That's why our latest #SimpleThings campaign is placing a focus on the everyday habits and belongings that spread germs and winter bugs. Find out more and access a new campaign toolkit here 🔗 simplethings-nhs.com/winter-bugs

📢 Our November edition of #Collaborate is out now! Featuring: ✅ Smokefree Spaces Toolkit Launch ✅ Prestigious awards for Cheshire and Merseyside Directors of Public Health ✅ Simple Things Winter Campaign 👉 Read here: https://champspublichealth.com/newsletters/collaborate-november-2025/#Collaborate

"𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙖 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙧, 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚, 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡." Public health experts highlighted the power of collaboration in tackling health inequalities at last night's Haygarth Lecture at Chester University ⬇️

📢 Submissions are open for the 2026 Behaviour Change Conference! A fantastic opportunity to share your work & connect with delegates worldwide - all working toward a healthier, sustainable world 🌍 🗓 Deadline: 15 Dec 2025 👉 ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-change/conference #BCConf2026 @be-change.bsky.social

NIHR is inviting public health professionals to contribute to vital research shaping and supporting the future of the health, #PublicHealth, and social care workforce. Get involved: https://www.nihr.ac.uk/shaping-and-supporting-health-public-health-and-social-care-workforce-future

NIHR is inviting public health professionals to contribute to vital research shaping and supporting the future of the health, #PublicHealth, and social care workforce. Get involved: https://www.nihr.ac.uk/shaping-and-supporting-health-public-health-and-social-care-workforce-future

The Cheshire and Merseyside Directors of Public and Population Health met for their System Leadership meeting. Key messages include: ✔️ Tackling health inequalities ✔️ Leading smokefree policy ✔️ “Connect, Learn, Thrive” model Full update here: https://champspublichealth.com/dsph-keymessage-nov25/

💙 Today is World Kindness Day! Kindness starts with you—take time to care for your mind and wellbeing. Need support? Visit kindtoyourmind.org for free mental health resources. #WorldKindnessDay #KindToYourMind #MentalHealthAwareness

📢Just added📢 Check out the latest resources on the All Together Inspired website ➡️https://ow.ly/ITcq50XqC5E #AllTogetherInspired #AllTogetherFairer

Check out the latest case studies and news stories on the All Together Inspired website ➡️https://ow.ly/Ww4m50Xn6HU #AllTogetherInspired #AllTogetherFairer

This year’s Baby Week is running from 14-20 November 2025 Take a look at Improving Me's 'What's On Guide' for the full list of celebration events http://improvingme.org.uk/community/baby-week-2025 #BabyWeekCM

Read Knowsley Council latest public health annual report 'How stigma affects the health and wellbeing of our communities' The report focuses on the different types of stigma people can face, explored though the lens of key public health priority areas. https://ow.ly/JTwY50XmxQf

🚨 Health leaders across the UK are calling on all political parties to back the #TobaccoAndVapesBill and protect future generations from smoking. 📢 Read more including the open letter signed by over 1200 public health professionals👇 #PublicHealth #TobaccoControl #SmokefreeFuture

📢 Over 1,200 public health professionals have written to health spokespeople from all parties, urging swift passage of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill - a historic chance to protect future generations. 🚭✨ ✉️ Read the letter: shorturl.at/4Miyl

Get your flu jab or COVID-19 booster at a stop near you 💉 🚌 The Living Well Bus is back starting at locations in Sefton, Congleton and Birkenhead from tomorrow. Protect yourself this winter. #LivingWellBus #WinterVaccines #StayWell 📅 Check the latest timetable and find your nearest stop 🔽

1/2 Two weeks gone for #Stoptober. It’s a huge chance to support people to stop smoking. 2.5 million have already tried to stop, but 5 million in England – including 233,000 in the NE – still smoke.

OHID are hosting an online Puhlic Health Taster Session on Monday 3rd November 2025. This event is specifically for those interested in applying for Public Health Speciality Training. Find out more and register here ⬇️ https://champspublichealth.com/public-health-online-taster-session-3/

How often do you prioritise your mental health and wellbeing? On the Kind to Your Mind website, you can find the support and tools you need to maintain and improve your emotional wellbeing. Visit kindtoyourmind.org #WorldMentalHealthDay #KindToYourMind

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay For mental health and wellbeing support tailored to you, visit the Kind to Your Mind website. Built exclusively to support people living and working in Cheshire and Merseyside. kindtoyourmind.org#WorldMentalHealthDay #KindToYourMind #Mentalhealth #Wellbeing #Cheshire #Merseyside

Let’s Talk About Pre-conception Health & Wellbeing Join the NHS NW launch webinar to explore how you can improve outcomes for families—before pregnancy even begins. 📅 Nov 12, 2025 🕐 1–3:30 PM Online Register here https://ow.ly/iKFa50X8qje #PreconceptionHealth #NHS #Wellbeing #PublicHealth

'Pilot for specialist portfolio learning hub officially launched in Cheshire and Merseyside' Read more here: https://ow.ly/cFJG50X73e4 #Cheshire #Merseyside

'Over 11,000 children helped with dedicated supervised toothbrushing programme' Read more and watch the brand new animation here: https://ow.ly/J8a850X72J5

'Cheshire and Merseyside welcome Korea Institute of Child Care and Education to discuss the child and family poverty strategy' Read more and download the presentations from the visit: https://champspublichealth.com/kicce-visit-cheshire-and-merseyside/

The Cheshire and Merseyside Directors of Public and Population Health had their latest system leadership meeting last week. Read the key messages, along with items of good news and gratitude from the meeting here ⬇️ https://champspublichealth.com/dsph-keymessages-sep25/

"International learning opportunities like this are extremely important to make positive change." Last month we welcomed the Korea Institute of Child Care and Education to Cheshire and Merseyside to share valuable learning on tackling child and family poverty. Full story here ⬇️

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Knowsley Council’s Public Health team as a Public Health Programme Manager, with a focus on the health of children and families. 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 Find out more and apply here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4nvGV7i

Public health bosses from across Cheshire and Merseyside are calling on smokers across the region to challenge themselves to quit for good ahead of this year’s Stoptober. Full story and how you can support #Stoptober2025 here ⬇️ champspublichealth.com/stoptober-20...

View our September edition of the #Collaborate Public Health Newsletter for Cheshire and Merseyside. 🔎 Packed full of public health news, training and events, including details of an important international collaboration on Child Poverty action. ⬇️ mailchi.mp/champspublic...

Stoptober starts tomorrow! You've made your quit plan and we are ready to support you. Let's quit smoking together. Visit smokingendshere.com for free local support. You've got this ❤️‍ #Stoptober2025 #Quitsmoking

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.