The Advisory Group on Contraception has launched a new report on access to contraception for marginalised women in England. To find out more about the barriers facing women across the country, read the full report here. theagc.org.uk #inequality #access #contraception

Together with ASH and Obesity Health Alliance we're calling for MPs to wise up to the well-used strategies of industry that slow and derail public health progress. Our new report outlines their 'killer tactics' and what can be done to protect health policy ahauk.org/resource/kille…

"Healthcare staff do a fantastic job speaking directly to those who may be hesitant about getting vaccinated... It is crucial that people receive information from reputable sources, rather than on the misinformation often found on social media." greg fell FFPH bit.ly/478VNkQ

In this month's Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) member blog, Darrell Gale, Director of Public Health East Sussex County Council talks about his role and explains why a background in architecture has helped shape a career in #PublicHealth. 👀Read in full➡️adph.org.uk

This week’s #publichealth #consultation scan is now available to download via our website: adph.org.uk/resources/cons…

Welcome news that support is being extended to help with bills & essential costs over winter. It is not ok that over 14 million people - inc 4.3 million children - are living in poverty & having to make impossible choices that directly impact health. gov.uk/government/new…

These figures from The Health Foundation show that far from being concerned about a so-called nanny state, the public WANT to see Government action on harmful products that impact our health and wellbeing⬇️⬇️

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Our new #RSV vaccination programme has just started, and will protect thousands of children & older adults. This blog post explains what RSV is and who can get vaccinated - click below for more info: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/07/17/wha…

Fantastic news to hear from Baroness Merron that the Tobacco and Vapes Bill will be reintroduced to Parliament 'very soon'. Passing the bill will solidify the UK as a leader in Tobacco Control and is the first step on the way to a #SmokefreeFuture.

The excellent HIV Prevention England conference is this Friday - many commissioners + Public Health people going along, but if you can't make it, you can livestream here: youtube.com/live/G3ndEwYGL… #HIV #publichealth

NHS England is hosting vaccine confidence training - Vaccination Better Conversations - Midwives and Health Visitors. The free online session will be held on 12 SEPT. Once registered, you can access the recording after the event. Register here buff.ly/3MyXzCl

Poverty forces people to make impossible choices that directly impact health. As well as tackling the current crisis, the Gvt must take a long-term, preventative approach.

🫑 Mexico is leading the way in food policy globally as it enshrines access to a healthy and sustainable diet in law. buff.ly/3Z4JVOM

We have published routine data on #mpox clade 2b cases, which we've seen since 2022 in the UK. These numbers are not part of the current outbreak of mpox clade 1 reported in the DRC & several neighbouring countries. [1/2]

📢Ep 4 of our video podcast, made in partnership with Panoramic Associates - Executive Level Recruitment, will be live next Thursday. This time, we will hear from Kirsten Watters, Director of Public Health Camden Council ⬇️

Excellent news from Welsh Gov 👏 Key to giving children a happy, healthy start in life is access to healthy, nutritious food🥦🍅🥕. We would like to see the #Gvt adopt universal school meal provision for ALL primary & secondary school children🍽️ itv.com/news/wales/202…

The NIHR Doctoral Local Authority Fellowship Scheme is now inviting applications! This is your chance to pursue a fully funded PhD while continuing your work in a local authority setting. Open to staff and charities working with Local Authorities. Apply👇 nihr.ac.uk/funding/nihr-d…

Directors of Public Health & their teams work closely with planning depts to create healthier places for us all to live, learn, work & play in. Check out Local Government Association (LGA)' latest guide, developed with The Quality of Life Foundation & Prior + Partners, on how this work promotes health & wellbeing⬇️

A positive and compassionate speech this morning from Andrew Gwynne MP at the HIV Prevention England conference today signalling a real commitment to ending HIV transmission👏 English HIV and Sexual Health Commissioners Group Terrence Higgins Trust BASHH BHIVA Local Government Association (LGA) PrEPster