For nearly twenty years, Nicola Close MBE has quietly and diligently kept on championing and fighting for professional Public Health. Really deserved recognition

We're hiring!💫 Do you have a passion for policy and communications, and experience of delivering strategic and operational support? We're looking for a Deputy Chief Executive to help us deliver the next stage of our strategy. Find out more and apply 👇rsph.org.uk/about-us/vacan…

I’m looking for someone to join the team Royal Society for Public Health If you want a really great challenge and to work with some brilliant people on a range of strategic projects then get in touch jobs.theguardian.com/job/9082837/de…

🚨New Paper🚨 ~1 year after the UK sugar tax was enforced we show a daily reduction in sugar consumption from soft drinks of 3g in children and 5.5g in adults; across the whole diet reductions in sugar intake were 4.8g & 10.9g/day, respectively. Full read jech.bmj.com/content/early/…

The new Government can build a healthier, more productive future for communities across the UK. William Roberts, Kevin Fenton, greg fell FFPH and Maggie Rae outline key actions for the Government to transform the public's health in The Lancet 👇 thelancet.com/journals/lance…

Our President Kevin Fenton, William Roberts, greg fell FFPH and Maggie Rae published an article in The Lancet which sets out the key actions for the new Government to drive forward the nation’s health and productivity. x.com/FPH/status/181…

It was wonderful speaking with Zoe The Lancet Global Health outlining intranation #healthinequalities & that #HealthEquity begins at home with deployment of powerful mechanisms like #Core20PLUS5 . Maggie Rae greg fell FFPH William Roberts Kevin Fenton Sohail Abbas @drandyknox Margaret Ikpoh

Our "The Real Face of Men's Health" report is out now. Our study explores the state of men's health across the UK. Here are the key takeaways: 🧵 [1/10] uk.movember.com/movember-insti…

The King's Speech saw new laws proposed which will help build a healthier nation. Here's are the key takeaways for public health 👇

Awesome to see our Royal Society for Public Health trustee Dr Beccy Cooper MP give her maiden speech in parliament and highlight the importance of tackling inequalities, creating a healthier and wealthier nation and investing in a strong future by preventing ill health

Last week we saw the first signs of what the election result is going to mean in practice, as the new Government set out their legislative plans for the next year in the King's Speech. But what does this mean for public health? rsph.org.uk/about-us/news/…

💬"There are huge opportunities for swimming to boost the health of the nation, but we must collaborate and put participants first" Our CEO, Andy Salmon, features in the 'State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2024' which was published today. See more: leisuredb.com/publications

We're looking for papers for a special issue of our journal, Public Health, about how psychology and public health work together.🧠⚕️ Find out more: sciencedirect.com/journal/public…

With public support for public health policy, the government has the opportunity to take bold action to ensure a healthier future for the nation and reduce inequalities 👇

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

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:

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/…

This week is #PublicHealthWorkforceWeek. We’re celebrating the 1.5 million people who make public health possible, and championing the support they need to do even more in the coming years. 🌟 Find out more at ow.ly/SCZp50Te2Zf

Help us shape the 10 year plan for health. If you work use the NHS, care about the future of the NHS or work in health and care, we want to hear from you. New website for you experiences feedback and ideas launches today. change.nhs.uk/en-GB/

The 2024 John Snow Outstanding Contribution to Public Health Award goes to former racing cyclist and Olympic gold medallist Chris Boardman CBE! 🚴🥳 Chris' work has promoted walking and cycling, and highlighted the role that sport and exercise plays on health. #RSPHAwards