There have been over 1,100 measles cases in England since October 2023 – nearly two thirds of which are in children under 10.

Now is the time to consider vaccinating your child if you haven't already.

In a 'major win for public health', the Scottish Parliament has voted to maintain and uprate the level of Minimum Unit Pricing in Scotland today. 🥳👏

AHA Chair, Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, responds to the news. Full statement at 👇
ahauk.org/news/mupvote

Alongside more than 80 organisations from Scotland and beyond, we support a #65pMUP .

We are delighted Scottish Parliament have voted to continue this life-saving policy and set the #MUP at an appropriate level from 30 September 2024.

Tobacco and Vapes Bill moves to Committee Stage with overwhelming support from MPs backed by tobacco retailers, the public, including smokers, and health leaders #BacktheBill to create a #SmokefreeGeneration

These new projections from the The Health Foundation are deeply concerning. We cannot just accept rapidly declining health becoming the norm.

There is an urgent need for policymakers of all political stripes to put long-term prevention at the heart of public policy.
theguardian.com/society/2024/a…

Thanks to Kirsten Oswald MP for quoting our CEO William Roberts's words about the Tobacco and Vapes Bill in parliament earlier today.

We urge all MPs to support a #SmokefreeGeneration and help build a healthier future.

You may have read some myths being shared about our historic Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

🧵 Here's the evidence for why we’re taking action to protect future generations from the harms of smoking and clamping down on youth vaping 🔻

#SmokefreeGeneration

'Smoking is the biggest single cause of preventable illness and death across the UK'

Jamie Waterall, Deputy Chief Nurse for England, spoke to #BBCBreakfast as MPs debate plans for some of the world's toughest anti-tobacco laws

bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politi…

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will save thousands of lives and billions for the NHS if passed 📢

Today MPs have the chance protect young people from the dangers of tobacco and help build a healthier future for the next generation 🤝

#SmokefreeGeneration

Read this important briefing from The Health Foundation on supporting local government to reduce harms from alcohol, unhealthy food and tobacco.

Its five key proposals include new licenses, powers to limit advertising and closer integration of planning and public health.

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Great to see the Foundation Programme in Public Health hosted in Barnsley get Royal Society for Public Health accreditation!
rsph.org.uk/about-us/news/…

'If Labour does form the next govt, as looks increasingly likely, it will need to act quickly and back up its talk about prevention.'

In a piece for The Fabian Society, William Roberts looks at the huge untapped potential in the wider public health workforce 🤝
fabians.org.uk/untapped-poten…

'Millions of people across the UK are positively contributing to health of the public through their jobs – sometimes without knowing it.'

Prevention is better than cure – and the wider public health workforce can help us get there, writes William Roberts
fabians.org.uk/untapped-poten…

Our journal Perspectives in Public Health is publishing a special issue showcasing achievements across the global tobacco control industry.

We're looking for article submission on subjects ranging from policy analysis to harm reduction and much more.

More info 👇

rsph.org.uk/static/e30aebe…

We need to tackle issues around training, recognition and recruitment of both the specialist and non-specialist public workforce and, at the same time, commit to funding a sustainable, cohesive and comprehensive public health system.

We have partnered with Faculty of Public Health, Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) and RoySocMed to host this major event addressing poverty in the UK.

Its set to be an interesting and thought-provoking day with a range of expert speakers.

Book now 👉rsph.org.uk/event/tackling…

🚨 Just two days left! 🚨

Applications for the RSPH Health & Wellbeing awards end at 5pm on Friday, so make sure to get yours in before the deadline.

More info 👉 rsph.org.uk/membership/rsp…

We're pleased to launch the latest film in our Explained series, which looks at:

🫀Which CVDs alcohol causes
🍷Why studies suggest moderate drinking protects the heart
🏭How the industry tried to influence research

Ft. Prof Annie Britton @UCL UCL EPH

youtube.com/watch?v=lh7TzX…

How do we bring children to the forefront of the national conversation around public health?

RSPH CEO William Roberts will be sitting down with Dame Rachel de Souza on 23 May to discuss as part of our RSPH Sparks Debates Series.

Read more 👇

rsph.org.uk/event/in-conve…

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will have its second reading in one week today.

66% of adults already support the legislation, so please contact your MP and urge them to vote for it.

For more information, read the Smokefree Action Coalition briefing: d2z8x79ef6cyvd.cloudfront.net/uploads/SFAC-s…