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Training run by Health Talks is addressing health inequalities caused by discrimination, systemic barriers and low health literacy within the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community. The programme has been nominated for an RSPH Health & Wellbeing Award 🎉

Suicide remains the leading cause of maternal death. That's why Breathe Arts Health Research developed Breathe Melodies for Mums – a group singing programme for mothers experiencing postnatal depression. The programme has been nominated for an RSPH Health & Wellbeing Award 🌟

journals.sagepub.com‘Communicating cancer project’ empowering African and Caribbean communities through forum theatre: a culturally responsive approach to early head and neck cancer detectionExploring how forum theatre can address communication barriers within healthcare.

Can interactive theatre help people from African and Caribbean communities spot cancer symptoms? A new #OpenAccess article published in our journal in collaboration with Arts Council England and the National Centre for Creative Health has found that it can 👇️ journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

rsph.org.ukSpread the Health PodcastFeaturing expert guests from a breadth of sectors, fields and industries, Spread the Health explores how the world around us influences our health in both obvious and unexpected ways.

Social care has quickly come to dominate the political agenda with Prime Minister's plans for a National Care Service. In the week before the announcement, we spoke with Vic Rayner OBE, Chief Executive Officer of the National Care Forum on our podcast 👇️ www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/pod...

Betknowmore UK has embarked on a programme to help Londoners identify gambling harm earlier, and give Boroughs the confidence, capability and pathways to prevent and reduce the burden of gambling harms. The programme has been nominated for an RSPH Health & Wellbeing Award 🎉

Last week, we launched the results of our survey of the staff that protect our health. Many of them say they lack the support they need to meet emerging health threats. Here's what we found 👇️

➡️ Nearly three in five said there is a disparity between the training they receive and the practical demands of their job. ➡️ 56% said they are not given time by their employers for training.

rsph.org.ukStaff protecting health of the public warn they lack support to meet emerging health threatsNew survey reveals just 14% say they have all the skills they need to do their job, as RSPH warns workforce are being ‘left behind’.

From environmental health to food safety, there are countless people working outside hospitals and GP surgeries whose roles impact health. We need better support and career pathways for these staff to protect health and reduce pressure on the NHS. www.rsph.org.uk/news/staff-p...

Last week, we launched the results of our survey of the staff that protect our health. Many of them say they lack the support they need to meet emerging health threats. Here's what we found 👇️

➡️ Just 14% of our members said they have all the skills they need to do their job. ➡️ 40% said that their employer’s training offer does not meet emerging health threats.

rsph.org.ukFoundation Public Health Package for AHPsThis course package supports you to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding to integrate public health messages and interventions into routine practice.

Today is Allied Health Professionals Day 🩵 Our training package for AHPs is designed to help professionals to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to integrate public health messages and interventions into routine practice. www.rsph.org.uk/qualificatio...

rsph.org.ukAdvanced Public Health Package for AHPsThis course supports you to further develop the knowledge, skills and understanding to integrate public health messages and interventions into routine practice.

We also have an advanced package for those looking to develop their skills further 👇️ www.rsph.org.uk/qualificatio...

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📣Creative health special editions of @rsph.bsky.social 'Perspectives in Public Health' are out today. Ahead of today's free webinar, we're sharing 3 articles that look at creative health in place & the community assets it builds on ncch.org.uk/news/royal-s... 🔗Register tinyurl.com/RSPHEventMCA

ncch.org.ukNational Centre for Creative HealthThe National Centre for Creative Health will advance good practice and research, inform policy and promote collaboration, helping foster the conditions for creative health to be integral to health and...

rsph.org.ukQualifications Centre CoordinatorThe Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) is the UK’s leading public health membership and education charity. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Qualifications team and play an important…

We're hiring! 🎉 We're looking for a Qualifications Centre Coordinator to join our team. Find out more about the role and apply by Monday 9 November ⬇️ www.rsph.org.uk/vacancies/qu...

We welcome the Government's commitment to make dementia a national priority and accelerate research. Nearly one million people are currently living with dementia in the UK, and around in one two will be affected by it in their lifetime.

The large majority of costs relating to dementia fall on social care and unpaid carers. The estimated cost to the NHS is £7 billion. By accelerating dementia research, we can start to turn the tide on dementia and reduce the impact it has on our health and care services.

gov.uk“I have real hope that Britain can come together to defeat dementia" – PMPM to announce £48 million industry partnership to back dementia research and speed up the development of new treatments.

At the same time, we must also ensure that social care services are equipped with the tools they need to properly support those living with dementia – starting with training for staff that integrates dementia awareness. www.gov.uk/government/n...

To close #PublicHealthWorkforceWeek, we’re delighted to announce Belonging in Public Health – a new podcast series from the Faculty of Public Health, delivered in partnership with the Royal Society for Public Health. The first episode will be launching on 22 October 🎉

sciencedirect.comExamining the role of community health workers amid extreme weather events in low- and middle-income countriesPublic Health, Volume 236, November 2024

On the final day of #PublicHealthWorkforceWeek, we're highlighting an article from our journal which found that during events like floods, droughts and heatwaves, community health workers are often the first to provide essential support. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

rsph.org.ukWhy public health needs Community Health and Wellbeing WorkersIn this guest blog, NAPC's Dr Connie Junghans Minton explains the history and importance of community health workers to public health.

Ask people what keeps them well on a day-to-day basis and few would immediately say hospitals, says Dr Connie Junghans Minton for #PublicHealthWorkforceWeek 👇️ www.rsph.org.uk/insights/why...

Neighbourhood health teams are essential for bringing care closer to home. That's why we are launching our new public health package for neighbourhood teams. Find out more and sign up now 👇️ www.rsph.org.uk/qualificatio...

rsph.org.ukSuicide prevention at work: building a workforce that is ready to respondIn this guest blog, NCSPET's Jamie Compton-Rea makes the case for embedding suicide prevention principles across the wider public health workforce.

Suicide prevention is often thought of as the responsibility of mental health professionals. But the people in our workplaces and communities can help too. #PublicHealthWorkforceWeek www.rsph.org.uk/insights/sui...

If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this post, support is available. You can contact Samaritans free, 24 hours a day, on 116 123. If you need urgent support, contact 999 or attend your nearest Emergency Department.

The staff protecting our health have said they lack the support they need to meet emerging health threats. #PublicHealthWorkforceWeek When we surveyed our members, they said:

The staff protecting our health have said they lack the support they need to meet emerging health threats. #PublicHealthWorkforceWeek When we surveyed our members, they said:

➡️ Just 14% said they have all the skills they need to do their job. ➡️ 40% said that their employer’s training offer does not meet emerging health threats.

rsph.org.ukHow neighbourhood health can move care out of hospitalsUtilising neighbourhoods to deliver preventative services could change the game for health outcomes, William Roberts and Nick Harding argue.

To mark the start of #PublicHealthWorkforceWeek, William Roberts and Nick Harding explore how neighbourhood health can move healthcare out of hospitals and reduce pressure on the NHS 👇️ www.rsph.org.uk/insights/how...

Through drama, storytelling and the creative arts, Night-Light Theatre is helping people to connect. The project brings people with lived experience of homelessness and health, housing and community staff together into a creative space. It has been nominated for an RSPH Health & Wellbeing Award 👏

Today in his first Labour conference speech, Andy Burnham detailed future plans to create a national care service. But what should this look like?

If the government wants to build a healthier future, it must recognise social care as a core part of the prevention infrastructure rather than solely a crisis response.

rsph.org.ukCaring About HealthRSPH has published a new report looking at the health outcomes of adults using social care services and how the system can have a more active role in health improvement.

Consistent training, clearer career pathways, a focus on early intervention and proper neighbourhood health infrastructure must all be prioritised to unlock the health of the nation. Read more in our report 👇️ www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/pub...

Today in his first Labour conference speech, Andy Burnham detailed future plans to create a national care service. But what should this look like?

Social care reform is long overdue. As one of our largest public services, the social care workforce has a vast impact on protecting health, reducing pressure on the NHS and achieving economic growth.

Public health has never been more important. That’s why from 5-9 October, we're celebrating #PublicHealthWorkforceWeek – a week dedicated to recognising everything the workforce does and supporting them to go further in their careers. 👉️ Get involved: www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/pub...

Vaccination uptake is declining across England. That's why ICE Creates is improving positive informed choice for vaccinations through their Better Conversations training. The programme has been nominated for an RSPH Health & Wellbeing Award 🎉

rsph.org.ukHealthy Hydration in the UK: Expert Roundtable and BriefingDiscover more from an expert panel about RSPH's upcoming report on Healthy Hydration

23 Sept

Join us tomorrow for an expert roundtable discussing the latest findings from our report on healthy hydration. The webinar will explore how to improve hydration behaviours, address barriers and take action. Book your free space now 👇️ www.rsph.org.uk/events/healt...

rsph.org.ukHealthy Hydration in the UK: Expert Roundtable and BriefingDiscover more from an expert panel about RSPH's upcoming report on Healthy Hydration

Later this week we will be joined by leading voices from public health, academia, healthcare policy and industry to discuss the findings of our latest research into healthy hydration during a free webinar. Book your free space now 👇️ www.rsph.org.uk/events/healt...

rsph.org.ukRSPH calls for action to make water the easy choice in everyday lifeCharity says action is needed on drinking water access, healthier drink environments and a Food and Drink Bill.

We're calling for water to be made the easy choice in everyday life 💧 Our new research found that many people do not prioritise health when choosing what to drink, 84% citing cost as an influencing factor. www.rsph.org.uk/news/rsph-ca...

Evidence shows that drinking water is linked to lower sugar intake, better dental health, improved wellbeing and a reduced risk of some long-term health conditions. 👉️ Despite this, healthy hydration has been largely overlooked in public policy.

rsph.org.ukHealthy Hydration: Making Water the Easy ChoiceHydration is a public health issue hiding in plain sight. Our new report looks to shed light on the causes, public attitudes and a path forward to making healthy hydration accessible.

That's why we need a new Food and Drink Bill and practical measures to improve access to free drinking water and make the healthiest choice the easiest choice. Read more of our policy recommendations in our latest report 👇️ www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/pub...

rsph.org.ukRSPH calls for action to make water the easy choice in everyday lifeCharity says action is needed on drinking water access, healthier drink environments and a Food and Drink Bill.

On top of this, access to free drinking water is inconsistent across the UK. After we the hottest summer on record this year, hydration has never been more important.

rsph.org.ukMobilising community assets to tackle health inequalitiesExploring how creative activities can improve health inequalities across the UK.

21 Sept

On 13 October, we'll be joined by researchers for a fascinating webinar on creative public health. The webinar will discuss how collaborative community, cultural and nature-based activities can improve health inequalities across the UK. Book your free space 👇 www.rsph.org.uk/events/creat...

rsph.org.ukhttps://www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/publications/healthy-hydration-making-water-the-easy-choice

17 Sept

Taste and cost come before health in UK’s drink choices, our latest report has revealed. We’re calling for action on drinking water access, healthier drink environments and a new Food and Drink Bill to tackle the problem. www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/pub...

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17 Sept

Brilliant new research by our member @rsph.bsky.social. Hydration matters and a lack of loos are forcing people to drink less water 💦

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Less than one in five people have easy access to public drinking fountains in the UK. That’s according to our latest report, which reveals stark inconsistencies in access to free drinking water across the UK 👀 👇️

Despite water consumption being linked to lower sugar intake, better dental health and improved wellbeing, healthy hydration has largely been overlooked in health policy. That’s why we’re calling for a new Food and Drink Bill to improve access to free drinking water across the UK.

If we want healthier choices to become easier choices, we need environments that make drinking water visible, accessible and attractive. www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/pub...

It reports that 6% of people report drinking no water at all on a typical day, and just over half consider how a drink affects their health when making choices.

15 Sept

14 Sept

We welcome the news that fresh fruit and vegetables, fibre and wholegrains will be given a boost in schools. Healthy habits start in childhood. Access to nutritious food supports children's health and improves academic attainment, having a lasting effect that goes well beyond the school gates.