No one organisation can solve a complex problem such as breaking the cycle of child poverty. But by working collectively we can improve literacy standards, ensure access to high-quality and support families with access to services. Hear from Dave Bradburn about local challenges.

Do you know the symptoms of #WhoopingCough? Make sure you know what to look out for - UK Health Security Agency’s blog post has useful info and advice for parents: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/04/12/wha… #WhoopingCoughNW

Fantastic to see the exciting news that Champs Public Health Collaborative will have a dedicated comprehensive #tobaccocontrol programme. Wonderful to see the commitment across the North for a #smokefreefuture. Check these jobs out, and we can't wait to work with the team! ASH

City planning junk food advertising ban #Liverpool #Obesity #Health2040 ⁦Public Health Liverpool⁩ ⁦Champs Public Health Collaborative⁩ ⁦Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH)⁩ ⁦LGA Wellbeing⁩ bbc.com/news/articles/…

The Living Well Service will be in Cheshire West, Liverpool and Warrington tomorrow (9 September). It’s here to support you with all routine UK immunisations, physical health checks, and your mental wellbeing. Find out more here: cwp.nhs.uk/livingwellserv…

Whooping cough can be very serious for young babies. If you’re pregnant, you can help protect your baby by getting vaccinated ideally from 16 weeks up to 32 weeks pregnant. Speak to your midwife or GP practice. #WhoopingCoughNW

How do unhealthy commodity industries divert attention away from the harms of their products? 🎙️Listen to our latest podcast discussing the new report Killer Tactics with the Obesity Health Alliance' Alfie Slade ias.org.uk/podcast/killer…

Over 100,000 children aged under 16 years in Cheshire & Merseyside are living in poverty. Over 29% are aged 0 to 4 years, 37% 5 to 10 years and 33% 11 to 15 years old. The findings are simply unacceptable. We must take action now to protect our most vulnerable children. ⬇️

New report from Local Government Association (LGA) developed with The Quality of Life Foundation & Prior + Partners: "Empowering Healthy Places" explores how councils can shape healthier neighbourhoods through planning & public health. #HealthyPlaces Read more here: bit.ly/LGA-Comms-Guide

We know how hard it can be to find the right words to talk openly about how we’re feeling, especially with our friends and family. Our volunteers are here to give you the space to explore your feelings without judgement, and help you find the words. 💚 #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

** NEW TRAINING** Updated ZSA #SuicideAwareness Training now available! The training aims to support suicide awareness and shares how you can approach a potentially life-saving conversation 💛 Take the training 👇 zerosuicidealliance.com/suicide-awaren… #StartAConversation #WSPD2024

Collaborative research being led by me & ⁦Dr Emma Ashworth (she/her)⁩ - Liverpool schools first to trial lessons in suicide prevention ⁦ITV News⁩ ⁦3DadsWalking⁩ ⁦Champs Public Health Collaborative⁩ ⁦Grassroots Suicide Prevention⁩ ⁦⁦National Institute for Health and Care Research⁩ #worldsuicidepreventionday itv.com/news/granada/2…

We can all play our part in tackling the stigma of suicide. Here are three ways you can help make a difference. Bit.ly/WSPDLM24 #LanguageMatters #StartTheConversation

Thank you to all speakers and delegates at our #WSPD2024 webinar this morning. We heard very moving but inspirational presentations from Mike 3DadsWalking and Allison from Alfie's Squad   Thanks also go to members of our lived experience network for sharing their personal

Thanks for having me. It was an inspirational webinar

The Cabinet agrees a new policy for the Council to restrict advertising and sponsorship from products high in fat, salt and sugar. This is part of a series of measures to create healthier lives for children and adults. Read the full report here: councillors.liverpool.gov.uk/documents/s302…

Brilliant see Liverpool City Council agree to implement a healthier advertising policy, which will help to take less healthy food and drink out of the spotlight across council-owned advertising spaces! Congrats to the team for all their hard work Prof Matt Ashton FFPH Public Health Liverpool 👏

We have 4 exciting opportunities to work across Cheshire and Merseyside on our innovative, large scale All Together Smokefree programme, to transform population health and wellbeing through tackling our single greatest cause of preventable inequalities. ⬇️