Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH)
@adphuk.bsky.social
Supporting Directors of Public Health (DsPH) across the UK to promote and protect good health and wellbeing, prevent ill-health and reduce inequalities.
🚬doesn’t just kill smokers.
It also kills non-smokers & causes illnesses inc cancers, heart, and lung diseases that affect adults and children.
🚭The proposed changes are not only needed, but they also have strong public support🤲.
👀Read our response ➡️bit.ly/4bNn3tw
www.gov.uk/government/n...
It also kills non-smokers & causes illnesses inc cancers, heart, and lung diseases that affect adults and children.
🚭The proposed changes are not only needed, but they also have strong public support🤲.
👀Read our response ➡️bit.ly/4bNn3tw
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Children to be better protected from second-hand smoking & vaping
The government is launching a consultation on extending smoke-free places and introducing vape-free and heated tobacco-free spaces
www.gov.uk
February 13, 2026 at 11:41 AM
🚬doesn’t just kill smokers.
It also kills non-smokers & causes illnesses inc cancers, heart, and lung diseases that affect adults and children.
🚭The proposed changes are not only needed, but they also have strong public support🤲.
👀Read our response ➡️bit.ly/4bNn3tw
www.gov.uk/government/n...
It also kills non-smokers & causes illnesses inc cancers, heart, and lung diseases that affect adults and children.
🚭The proposed changes are not only needed, but they also have strong public support🤲.
👀Read our response ➡️bit.ly/4bNn3tw
www.gov.uk/government/n...
📣New research from the Independent Commission of Neighbourhoods shows a widening gap in access to healthy living, inc how easy it is to access healthy food and drink, between affluent and deprived high streets.
➡️https://bit.ly/4acXAZg
➡️https://bit.ly/4acXAZg
Pride in Parades I: The State of Neighbourhood Social Infrastructure - Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods
One of the most common concerns that residents of some of the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods raise with us is the decline of their local high street. But often the concerns they raise with us are o...
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February 12, 2026 at 4:06 PM
📣New research from the Independent Commission of Neighbourhoods shows a widening gap in access to healthy living, inc how easy it is to access healthy food and drink, between affluent and deprived high streets.
➡️https://bit.ly/4acXAZg
➡️https://bit.ly/4acXAZg
Earlier today, ADPH President @felly500.bsky.social, gave evidence on vaccinations to the Health and Social Care Committee.
Coming just weeks after the UK lost its measles elimination status, Greg explained why people don't always take up the offer of vaccines.
👀 Watch in full ➡️ bit.ly/3MsaFVn
Coming just weeks after the UK lost its measles elimination status, Greg explained why people don't always take up the offer of vaccines.
👀 Watch in full ➡️ bit.ly/3MsaFVn
February 11, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Earlier today, ADPH President @felly500.bsky.social, gave evidence on vaccinations to the Health and Social Care Committee.
Coming just weeks after the UK lost its measles elimination status, Greg explained why people don't always take up the offer of vaccines.
👀 Watch in full ➡️ bit.ly/3MsaFVn
Coming just weeks after the UK lost its measles elimination status, Greg explained why people don't always take up the offer of vaccines.
👀 Watch in full ➡️ bit.ly/3MsaFVn
Gov has published the Public Health Grant allocations for local authorities in England for 2026/27.
The grant, managed by Directors of Public Health, is spent on a range of local public health initiatives.
Find out more about the grant ➡️ bit.ly/460j8Wv
The grant, managed by Directors of Public Health, is spent on a range of local public health initiatives.
Find out more about the grant ➡️ bit.ly/460j8Wv
February 10, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Gov has published the Public Health Grant allocations for local authorities in England for 2026/27.
The grant, managed by Directors of Public Health, is spent on a range of local public health initiatives.
Find out more about the grant ➡️ bit.ly/460j8Wv
The grant, managed by Directors of Public Health, is spent on a range of local public health initiatives.
Find out more about the grant ➡️ bit.ly/460j8Wv
Our weekly summary of consultations is now available to read or download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan
February 9, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Our weekly summary of consultations is now available to read or download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan
Report stage for the Tobacco & Vapes Bill kicks off in just a couple of weeks and last week, @ashorguk.bsky.social and members of the Smoke Free Action Coalition hosted an event in Parliament to speak to peers about how important it is to get this groundbreaking legislation over the line. 🚭
February 9, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Report stage for the Tobacco & Vapes Bill kicks off in just a couple of weeks and last week, @ashorguk.bsky.social and members of the Smoke Free Action Coalition hosted an event in Parliament to speak to peers about how important it is to get this groundbreaking legislation over the line. 🚭
Together with the The English HIV and Sexual Health Commissioners' Group, we have developed a briefing to support local systems to prepare for the roll‑out of CAB-PrEP ➡️ www.adph.org.uk/resources/injectable-cab-prep/
Join a webinar on 26th Feb for more info by emailing commissioners@adph.org.uk
Join a webinar on 26th Feb for more info by emailing commissioners@adph.org.uk
February 6, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Together with the The English HIV and Sexual Health Commissioners' Group, we have developed a briefing to support local systems to prepare for the roll‑out of CAB-PrEP ➡️ www.adph.org.uk/resources/injectable-cab-prep/
Join a webinar on 26th Feb for more info by emailing commissioners@adph.org.uk
Join a webinar on 26th Feb for more info by emailing commissioners@adph.org.uk
📣New research from Sheffield Addictions Research Group (SARG)shows that reducing spending on tobacco, gambling & confectionery would boost the economy by keeping ££ in the UK.
#HealthEqualsWealth
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sarg-sheffield.ac.uk/news-media/n...
#HealthEqualsWealth
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sarg-sheffield.ac.uk/news-media/n...
New research shows that spending less on tobacco, gambling and sweets is good for the UK economy - Sheffield Addictions Research Group
A new study from the Sheffield Addictions Research Group (SARG) has found that public health policies which reduce spending on harmful products can actually provide a significant boost to UK jobs and ...
sarg-sheffield.ac.uk
February 5, 2026 at 12:04 PM
📣New research from Sheffield Addictions Research Group (SARG)shows that reducing spending on tobacco, gambling & confectionery would boost the economy by keeping ££ in the UK.
#HealthEqualsWealth
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sarg-sheffield.ac.uk/news-media/n...
#HealthEqualsWealth
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sarg-sheffield.ac.uk/news-media/n...
Nearly 40% of cancer cases are preventable.
The National Cancer Plan is welcome, but we must ensure long-term measures that we know will help prevent cancers resulting from consumption of products like tobacco, alcohol & unhealthy food, are introduced at pace.
#WorldCancerDay
👀 ➡️ bit.ly/3NWai63
The National Cancer Plan is welcome, but we must ensure long-term measures that we know will help prevent cancers resulting from consumption of products like tobacco, alcohol & unhealthy food, are introduced at pace.
#WorldCancerDay
👀 ➡️ bit.ly/3NWai63
February 4, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Nearly 40% of cancer cases are preventable.
The National Cancer Plan is welcome, but we must ensure long-term measures that we know will help prevent cancers resulting from consumption of products like tobacco, alcohol & unhealthy food, are introduced at pace.
#WorldCancerDay
👀 ➡️ bit.ly/3NWai63
The National Cancer Plan is welcome, but we must ensure long-term measures that we know will help prevent cancers resulting from consumption of products like tobacco, alcohol & unhealthy food, are introduced at pace.
#WorldCancerDay
👀 ➡️ bit.ly/3NWai63
"That's the beauty of [public health]... it's lots of different things."
In the latest episode of Public Health Spotlight, made with Panoramic Associates, Siobhan Farmer, Director of Public Health @gloucestershirecc.bsky.social shares her insights into the role.
🎧 👀 ➡️ bit.ly/PHSpotlight
In the latest episode of Public Health Spotlight, made with Panoramic Associates, Siobhan Farmer, Director of Public Health @gloucestershirecc.bsky.social shares her insights into the role.
🎧 👀 ➡️ bit.ly/PHSpotlight
February 3, 2026 at 2:42 PM
"That's the beauty of [public health]... it's lots of different things."
In the latest episode of Public Health Spotlight, made with Panoramic Associates, Siobhan Farmer, Director of Public Health @gloucestershirecc.bsky.social shares her insights into the role.
🎧 👀 ➡️ bit.ly/PHSpotlight
In the latest episode of Public Health Spotlight, made with Panoramic Associates, Siobhan Farmer, Director of Public Health @gloucestershirecc.bsky.social shares her insights into the role.
🎧 👀 ➡️ bit.ly/PHSpotlight
Our weekly summary of consultations is now available to read or download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan
February 2, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Our weekly summary of consultations is now available to read or download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan
This month's member blog features Dr Catherine Mbema MBE, Director for Public Health, Lewisham, who reflects on her journey into public health and the importance of working alongside communities.
Read the full blog here➡️ bit.ly/46jKZ43
Read the full blog here➡️ bit.ly/46jKZ43
February 2, 2026 at 4:20 PM
This month's member blog features Dr Catherine Mbema MBE, Director for Public Health, Lewisham, who reflects on her journey into public health and the importance of working alongside communities.
Read the full blog here➡️ bit.ly/46jKZ43
Read the full blog here➡️ bit.ly/46jKZ43
In his first blog of 2026, ADPH President, Greg Fell OBE @felly500.bsky.social, explains why health really does equal wealth.
👀 Read in full ➡️ bit.ly/4bnwD68
👀 Read in full ➡️ bit.ly/4bnwD68
January 30, 2026 at 9:45 AM
In his first blog of 2026, ADPH President, Greg Fell OBE @felly500.bsky.social, explains why health really does equal wealth.
👀 Read in full ➡️ bit.ly/4bnwD68
👀 Read in full ➡️ bit.ly/4bnwD68
New @ias.org.uk report lifts the lid on the power of industry influence.
"We must ensure that policy is kept free from industry influence so that it can be developed - and implemented - in a way that will truly improve the public’s health." @felly500.bsky.social ADPH President
"We must ensure that policy is kept free from industry influence so that it can be developed - and implemented - in a way that will truly improve the public’s health." @felly500.bsky.social ADPH President
📢 New report
Alcohol marketing restrictions were meant to be in England’s 10 Year Health Plan.
Then they disappeared.
Our new report uses FOIs to show how alcohol industry lobbying targeted ministers and pressured government departments to kill the policy.
www.ias.org.uk/report/now-y...
Alcohol marketing restrictions were meant to be in England’s 10 Year Health Plan.
Then they disappeared.
Our new report uses FOIs to show how alcohol industry lobbying targeted ministers and pressured government departments to kill the policy.
www.ias.org.uk/report/now-y...
Now you see it, now you don’t - Institute of Alcohol Studies
Now you see it, now you don’t: How alcohol industry interference made marketing restrictions disappear from the 10 Year Health Plan in England In July 2025, the UK Government published its 10 Year Hea...
www.ias.org.uk
January 29, 2026 at 10:09 AM
New @ias.org.uk report lifts the lid on the power of industry influence.
"We must ensure that policy is kept free from industry influence so that it can be developed - and implemented - in a way that will truly improve the public’s health." @felly500.bsky.social ADPH President
"We must ensure that policy is kept free from industry influence so that it can be developed - and implemented - in a way that will truly improve the public’s health." @felly500.bsky.social ADPH President
"As a society, we've got to think about how we make things more equal for people." Siobhan Farmer, Director of Public Health @gloucestershirecc.bsky.social.
Tune in next Tues for a new ep of PH Spotlight, made with Panoramic Associates.
🎧 👀 Catch up on previous episodes ➡️ bit.ly/PHSpotlight
Tune in next Tues for a new ep of PH Spotlight, made with Panoramic Associates.
🎧 👀 Catch up on previous episodes ➡️ bit.ly/PHSpotlight
January 28, 2026 at 12:02 PM
"As a society, we've got to think about how we make things more equal for people." Siobhan Farmer, Director of Public Health @gloucestershirecc.bsky.social.
Tune in next Tues for a new ep of PH Spotlight, made with Panoramic Associates.
🎧 👀 Catch up on previous episodes ➡️ bit.ly/PHSpotlight
Tune in next Tues for a new ep of PH Spotlight, made with Panoramic Associates.
🎧 👀 Catch up on previous episodes ➡️ bit.ly/PHSpotlight
"Today’s update is long overdue & means the new ad restrictions will apply to a much wider range of food & drink. This is important because we know that advertising drives consumption of unhealthy products."
👀Read our response in full ➡️www.adph.org.uk
obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2026/01/27/g...
👀Read our response in full ➡️www.adph.org.uk
obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2026/01/27/g...
Government Publishes Long-Awaited Update to Nutrient Profiling Model - Obesity Health Alliance
Today (27th January 2026) an update to the Nutrient Profiling Model has been published, ending the long wait for this fundamental tool to be brought in line with the latest dietary guidance. The Nutr...
obesityhealthalliance.org.uk
January 27, 2026 at 5:19 PM
"Today’s update is long overdue & means the new ad restrictions will apply to a much wider range of food & drink. This is important because we know that advertising drives consumption of unhealthy products."
👀Read our response in full ➡️www.adph.org.uk
obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2026/01/27/g...
👀Read our response in full ➡️www.adph.org.uk
obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2026/01/27/g...
Our weekly summary of consultations is now available to read or download ➡️bit.ly/phconsultationscan
January 27, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Our weekly summary of consultations is now available to read or download ➡️bit.ly/phconsultationscan
The latest edition of eDPH - our monthly newsletter - is now available.
👀 Read now for all the latest news from ADPH and an exclusive preview of February's member blog which is written by Dr Catherine Mbema MBE, Director of Public Health @lewisham.gov.uk ➡️ bit.ly/adpheDPH
👀 Read now for all the latest news from ADPH and an exclusive preview of February's member blog which is written by Dr Catherine Mbema MBE, Director of Public Health @lewisham.gov.uk ➡️ bit.ly/adpheDPH
January 27, 2026 at 11:18 AM
The latest edition of eDPH - our monthly newsletter - is now available.
👀 Read now for all the latest news from ADPH and an exclusive preview of February's member blog which is written by Dr Catherine Mbema MBE, Director of Public Health @lewisham.gov.uk ➡️ bit.ly/adpheDPH
👀 Read now for all the latest news from ADPH and an exclusive preview of February's member blog which is written by Dr Catherine Mbema MBE, Director of Public Health @lewisham.gov.uk ➡️ bit.ly/adpheDPH
🤒 Measles is a very serious illness.
💉 The best protection is the MMR vaccine, which is safe, effective & free.
There is clearly more to be done to raise awareness of how serious measles can be, particularly to the very young, during pregnancy, and for those with underlying health conditions.
💉 The best protection is the MMR vaccine, which is safe, effective & free.
There is clearly more to be done to raise awareness of how serious measles can be, particularly to the very young, during pregnancy, and for those with underlying health conditions.
UKHSA responds to the confirmation from @WHO that the UK has lost its measles elimination status.
Read more from WHO here: https://bit.ly/3YZuOFa
Read more from WHO here: https://bit.ly/3YZuOFa
January 26, 2026 at 3:11 PM
🤒 Measles is a very serious illness.
💉 The best protection is the MMR vaccine, which is safe, effective & free.
There is clearly more to be done to raise awareness of how serious measles can be, particularly to the very young, during pregnancy, and for those with underlying health conditions.
💉 The best protection is the MMR vaccine, which is safe, effective & free.
There is clearly more to be done to raise awareness of how serious measles can be, particularly to the very young, during pregnancy, and for those with underlying health conditions.
Just 4 weeks to go until our annual #PublicHealth conference held with the @local.gov.uk.
SIGN UP NOW to hear the latest thinking on themes inc prevention & early intervention, tackling the wider determinants of health and neighbourhoods ➡️ bit.ly/4q1zaqq
SIGN UP NOW to hear the latest thinking on themes inc prevention & early intervention, tackling the wider determinants of health and neighbourhoods ➡️ bit.ly/4q1zaqq
January 26, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Just 4 weeks to go until our annual #PublicHealth conference held with the @local.gov.uk.
SIGN UP NOW to hear the latest thinking on themes inc prevention & early intervention, tackling the wider determinants of health and neighbourhoods ➡️ bit.ly/4q1zaqq
SIGN UP NOW to hear the latest thinking on themes inc prevention & early intervention, tackling the wider determinants of health and neighbourhoods ➡️ bit.ly/4q1zaqq
"Public health’s greatest hits were never just solo tracks."
In a blog published by @local.gov.uk, ADPH Board Member & Director of Public Health for Liverpool, Matt Ashton, explains why putting health in ALL policies is vital to improving health ⬇️
www.local.gov.uk/topics/socia...
In a blog published by @local.gov.uk, ADPH Board Member & Director of Public Health for Liverpool, Matt Ashton, explains why putting health in ALL policies is vital to improving health ⬇️
www.local.gov.uk/topics/socia...
Whole systems approaches in public health: from framework to movement
In this blog, Professor Matthew Ashton discusses how whole system public health can spark real change, uniting partners, communities, and evidence to build fairer, healthier places where everyone can ...
www.local.gov.uk
January 23, 2026 at 5:18 PM
"Public health’s greatest hits were never just solo tracks."
In a blog published by @local.gov.uk, ADPH Board Member & Director of Public Health for Liverpool, Matt Ashton, explains why putting health in ALL policies is vital to improving health ⬇️
www.local.gov.uk/topics/socia...
In a blog published by @local.gov.uk, ADPH Board Member & Director of Public Health for Liverpool, Matt Ashton, explains why putting health in ALL policies is vital to improving health ⬇️
www.local.gov.uk/topics/socia...
Tonight is #CleanAirNight.
➡️Wood burning ⬆️ the risk of heart and lung disease, asthma, diabetes and dementia.
➡️Every year, air pollution from burning in UK homes contributes to nearly 2,500 premature deaths.
Visit @globalactionplan.bsky.social’s cleanairhub.org.uk to find out more.
➡️Wood burning ⬆️ the risk of heart and lung disease, asthma, diabetes and dementia.
➡️Every year, air pollution from burning in UK homes contributes to nearly 2,500 premature deaths.
Visit @globalactionplan.bsky.social’s cleanairhub.org.uk to find out more.
January 22, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Tonight is #CleanAirNight.
➡️Wood burning ⬆️ the risk of heart and lung disease, asthma, diabetes and dementia.
➡️Every year, air pollution from burning in UK homes contributes to nearly 2,500 premature deaths.
Visit @globalactionplan.bsky.social’s cleanairhub.org.uk to find out more.
➡️Wood burning ⬆️ the risk of heart and lung disease, asthma, diabetes and dementia.
➡️Every year, air pollution from burning in UK homes contributes to nearly 2,500 premature deaths.
Visit @globalactionplan.bsky.social’s cleanairhub.org.uk to find out more.
Last week, Sheffield City Council rejected plans for a new McDonald's drive-through.
Our co-lead for healthy places, Darrell Gale, explains to @bmj.com why planning restrictions are vital in reversing the soaring numbers of children living with obesity ⬇️
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
Our co-lead for healthy places, Darrell Gale, explains to @bmj.com why planning restrictions are vital in reversing the soaring numbers of children living with obesity ⬇️
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
Child obesity: McDonald’s drive-through plan rejected by Sheffield Council on health grounds
Public health officials in Sheffield have successfully blocked plans for a new McDonald’s drive-through restaurant after arguing that it would undermine efforts to tackle child obesity.
Sheffield Cou...
www.bmj.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Last week, Sheffield City Council rejected plans for a new McDonald's drive-through.
Our co-lead for healthy places, Darrell Gale, explains to @bmj.com why planning restrictions are vital in reversing the soaring numbers of children living with obesity ⬇️
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
Our co-lead for healthy places, Darrell Gale, explains to @bmj.com why planning restrictions are vital in reversing the soaring numbers of children living with obesity ⬇️
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
Did you know #BlueMonday was developed by a travel company to encourage us to book holidays?
Big industry can influence our access to the things that impact our health & wellbeing.
👀 Find out what we are doing to tackle the negative impact of commercial determinants of health ➡️ bit.ly/4b9GgVU
Big industry can influence our access to the things that impact our health & wellbeing.
👀 Find out what we are doing to tackle the negative impact of commercial determinants of health ➡️ bit.ly/4b9GgVU
January 20, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Did you know #BlueMonday was developed by a travel company to encourage us to book holidays?
Big industry can influence our access to the things that impact our health & wellbeing.
👀 Find out what we are doing to tackle the negative impact of commercial determinants of health ➡️ bit.ly/4b9GgVU
Big industry can influence our access to the things that impact our health & wellbeing.
👀 Find out what we are doing to tackle the negative impact of commercial determinants of health ➡️ bit.ly/4b9GgVU
Our weekly round up of consultations is now available to download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan
January 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Our weekly round up of consultations is now available to download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan