We are now accepting submissions for the seventh annual Student Essay Competition! Enter by 1 October 2024 to be in with the chance of winning a £200 Amazon voucher, a term on our editorial board, and more! Open to all RSPH Student Members. More info: t.ly/ZtAA5

The UK Health Security Agency has published a blog sharing information and answering key questions about the spread of the mpox virus strain, clade 1. 🔖The blog will be updated as more information emerges. ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/08/23/mpo…

On 18 September we'll be joined by Bill Marler, a foodborne illness litigations lawyer, for a free webinar discussing his experiences dealing with food poisoning outbreaks and advocating for food safety reform. Don't miss out - book your space now 👇 ow.ly/B3TW50SYh1k

Have you entered our student essay competition yet?📑 The winner will be published in our journal, receive £300 worth of vouchers, and get a term on our editorial board! Enter by 1 October 👇 ow.ly/4ZVu50T7hJj

To improve the health of the nation, we need a wealth of people doing public health.🤝 The wider public health workforce has the capacity to tackle health inequalities, reduce pressure on health services and support the economy. Read more in Public Health in Practice: ow.ly/57AP50T8rjk

Find out what Derek Ward Lincolnshire County Council means by listening to episode 3 of our video podcast series, made in partnership with Panoramic Associates - Executive Level Recruitment! adph.org.uk

Our workplaces should support employees to improve their health and play a key role in preventing illness 🤝 Today’s announcement that over 130k people will get workplace health checks for cardiovascular disease is a welcome step in the right direction. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

There is no safe level of tobacco smoking. All passive smoking is unsafe and can cause multiple diseases and lead to death. Commenting on the dangers of passive smoking, our Chair said:

#KnowYourNumbers week 2024 starts today! This year's campaign is urging you to put the power in your hands by getting your blood pressure checked. BloodPressureUK is encouraging everybody to embrace home monitoring. Self-monitoring is power. Learn more bloodpressureuk.org

Don't miss our vaccines webinar on 16 September!💉 We'll be discussing our recent research into the attitudes of 50-70 year olds towards respiratory vaccines. Sign up now: ow.ly/95ZO50SYgmn

#LifeLab have been nominated for an Royal Society for Public Health Health & Wellbeing Award for Health at Every Age! We believe in ‘change the beginning and you change the whole story’ and are proud to see this recognised and are excited to continue making a difference!

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⬇️⬇️

How can diversity and inclusion be achieved in public health research? This commentary in Public Health describes how with appropriate strategies, researchers can build trust and increase inclusion in their work. Read the article here: ow.ly/HztO50T7jwR

We’re delighted to announce that LifeLab is a finalist for the Royal Society for Public Health awards in 2024! 🏆 This recognition highlights the brilliant impact of Life Lab, a partnership between UHS, University of Southampton, and the NIHR Southampton BRC 🌟 We couldn’t be prouder of the team involved! 🙌

Colleagues working across the social care sector play a vital #publichealth role. To support them in their roles, we have worked with the sector to publish this 🌟NEW🌟eLearning resource Royal Society for Public Health Find out more by visiting⬇️ rsph.org.uk/about-us/news/…

With over 1.7 million adult social care professionals, the potential to adopt a 'prevention first' approach to public health is enormous. That's why RSPH has partnered with Department of Health and Social Care to launch a new e-learning resource for the social care workforce 👇 rsph.org.uk/about-us/news/…

We are delighted to announce that @OurNHstories has been nominated for an Royal Society for Public Health Health & Wellbeing Award in the Arts & Health category! Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing Our National Health Stories to life including 19 NHS trusts, staff and performers.

Excellent! Wales has become the first UK nation to offer free school meals to all primary school children 🙌 If we want to build a healthier future for the next generation, we must see child nutrition as a long-term priority that affects everyone. itv.com/news/wales/202…

A new #workforce e-Learning resource developed by Department of Health and Social Care in collaboration with Royal Society for Public Health and key sector stakeholders has been launched to empower #careworkers and #personalassistants. Read more: bit.ly/47g6u56