Abergavenny celebrating #pride 🏳️‍🌈 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Today was a great day at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board as we relaunched our staff Pride Network. Thank you for everyone who joined us. I am excited for the wonderful change we will drive together. #Pride @MaybsCDF

Great piece about public health intelligence by Prof. Tracy Daszkiewicz abuhb.nhs.wales/about-us/10-ye…

Don't #missell #prevention. I've recently seen people using the spend £1, get £14 back statistic. This is not about magic cash-saving, but return-on-investment, v different, see below. I worry about this. kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

I bet every time you’ve victim blamed a woman and said, ‘why didn’t she just leave?’ You hadn’t considered ‘incase he ties up her and her family and kills them all with a crossbow’, as one of the options. We know for most women, the most dangerous moment in abuse is when they

Call domestic abuse out, call it what it is, don’t be a bystander, be angry, stamp it out. Domestic Abuse is one of the most prevalent preventable harms in our society. It’s not ok. #noexcuseforabuse

[1/2] The announcement in today's #KingsSpeech to restrict junk food advertising and the sale of energy drinks is very welcome and comes at a time when rates of obesity and malnutrition in children & young people are rising. Obesity Health Alliance - Account Inactive #CDOH

I had to have a conversation today, I would have preferred to avoid. I knew it would hurt someone I respect hugely. And then the response reminded me why I respect them hugely.

Forthcoming FPH events; 🗓️[29/07] - Chemsex: An overview for public health professionals 🗓️[30/07] - #PublicHealthSpaces with Sian M Griffiths & Kate Ardern 🗓️[13/09] - FPH Bazalgette Lecture 🗓️[16/09] - Generalism in medical education Register here ➡️ fph.org.uk/events-courses…

Recognising that the UK will again face the threat of pandemics and other major health emergencies, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 1 report makes a number of important recommendations which must be considered by the new Government. fph.org.uk/news/faculty-o…

🧵#5FromFPH – Five highlights from the Faculty and our partners on X this week as we work together to support Better Health For All – leaving no one behind.

I’m doing some advocacy work. Just trying to get my head around the CSA. Am I reading it right- that if they collect the payment from the absent parent, they take a fee and directly take money away from The receiving child #endchildpoverty

Super proud - At last week’s Women’s Aid Conference, SDASS received the Quality Mark as part of NQS in recognition of the excellent service we provide to DA victims - This followed an indepth assessment of 7 areas. Award collected by Trustee, Angus, and Director of Service, Leann

We agree. “The evidence from Scotland is clear – MUP works. There hasn’t been an alcohol strategy in England since 2012…we need to see strong Gov action”. Alice Wiseman, ADPH Vice President. MUP will⬇️alcohol related deaths and harm.

This seems incredibly relevant right now. We are far more united and have far more in common with each other than things that divide us. Jo Cox

I am walking away from this platform. I, for a long time have enjoyed the inspiration from relevant posts the connection and learning. But in a very short time it has become the fan to the flames of hate. To all of you who love freely and live in kindness- goodnight & good luck

🧵#5FromFPH – Five highlights from the Faculty and our partners on X this week as we work together to support Better Health For All – leaving no one behind.

This week especially there seems to be a thirst to talk about domestic abuse and coercive controlling behaviour. So, for the numbskulls - why didn’t you just leave, we leave when we can! We know there will be a consequence when we do. When the fear of staying with my abuser

Having stepped away from X I have found a new home on Bluesky @TracyD-PH

Following the announcement to abolish NHS England, BMA public health doctors are calling for urgent safeguards to protect public health functions and ensure the workforce remains supported. Read more bma.org.uk/bma-media-cent…