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Recruitment has begun for a new National Statistician (£200k). Important role as the strategic head of the UK statistical system. There is less operational work as there is now a Perm Sec for ONS. So they are seeking an ‘internationally recognised leader in statistics’
www.saxbam.com/appointment/...
www.saxbam.com/appointment/...
UK Statistics Authority
Official statistics play a vital role in supporting society and the economy - informing government policymaking and evaluation, guiding economic and
www.saxbam.com
October 25, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Recruitment has begun for a new National Statistician (£200k). Important role as the strategic head of the UK statistical system. There is less operational work as there is now a Perm Sec for ONS. So they are seeking an ‘internationally recognised leader in statistics’
www.saxbam.com/appointment/...
www.saxbam.com/appointment/...
Reposted by Andrew Furber
It was great to welcome Louise Shepherd, NHS North West regional director, and @furbera.bsky.social last week.
They met with Tameside living well service and heard from our military veterans' services. They also spoke with our chief executive Anthony Hassall, and chair Evelyn Asante-Mensah OBE.
They met with Tameside living well service and heard from our military veterans' services. They also spoke with our chief executive Anthony Hassall, and chair Evelyn Asante-Mensah OBE.
September 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
It was great to welcome Louise Shepherd, NHS North West regional director, and @furbera.bsky.social last week.
They met with Tameside living well service and heard from our military veterans' services. They also spoke with our chief executive Anthony Hassall, and chair Evelyn Asante-Mensah OBE.
They met with Tameside living well service and heard from our military veterans' services. They also spoke with our chief executive Anthony Hassall, and chair Evelyn Asante-Mensah OBE.
Improving productivity in the #NHS - good read on #value HT @sallygainsbury.bsky.social @bmj.com www.bmj.com/content/390/...
Improving productivity in the NHS
Innovation may fall short of delivering improvement
The UK government’s 10 year health plan for England1 was published against concerns of ailing productivity within the NHS2 and the wider UK economy...
www.bmj.com
August 20, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Improving productivity in the #NHS - good read on #value HT @sallygainsbury.bsky.social @bmj.com www.bmj.com/content/390/...
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Catch up with the latest episode of our podcast #PublicHealth Spotlight, made in partnership with Panoramic Associates, where we hear from @furbera.bsky.social, former President of ADPH, about why public health is a "team sport".
👀👂Watch and listen now➡️ bit.ly/PHSpotlight
👀👂Watch and listen now➡️ bit.ly/PHSpotlight
August 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Catch up with the latest episode of our podcast #PublicHealth Spotlight, made in partnership with Panoramic Associates, where we hear from @furbera.bsky.social, former President of ADPH, about why public health is a "team sport".
👀👂Watch and listen now➡️ bit.ly/PHSpotlight
👀👂Watch and listen now➡️ bit.ly/PHSpotlight
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The impacts of climate change won't hit us all equally, with this research showing low income and minority ethnic people are most at risk from dangerously hot homes. More needs to be done to reduce the risks we face as high temperatures become more common.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Low-income and minority ethnic people in England most at risk from dangerously hot homes
Exclusive: Homes are heating up as summers get hotter but least well-off are shouldering greatest risk, study finds
www.theguardian.com
August 11, 2025 at 10:25 AM
The impacts of climate change won't hit us all equally, with this research showing low income and minority ethnic people are most at risk from dangerously hot homes. More needs to be done to reduce the risks we face as high temperatures become more common.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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RSV vaccine is safe and effective. Please encourage anyone who is eligible- pregnant women from 28 weeks and people aged 75-79.
My parents paid for the vaccine last year- we are very glad they did.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
My parents paid for the vaccine last year- we are very glad they did.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
RSV vaccine highly effective in preventing hospitalisation
RSV vaccines are 82% effective for older people and 72% for newborns when mothers are vaccinated at least 14 days before birth.
www.gov.uk
August 1, 2025 at 8:22 PM
RSV vaccine is safe and effective. Please encourage anyone who is eligible- pregnant women from 28 weeks and people aged 75-79.
My parents paid for the vaccine last year- we are very glad they did.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
My parents paid for the vaccine last year- we are very glad they did.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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In this guest blog, public health consultant Sarah Smith reflects on strategic commissioning for population health and the steps needed to prepare integrated care boards for the future. buff.ly/Rhpiepl
Same cycle – different bike? | The King's Fund
Sarah Smith, a public health consultant, reflects on strategic commissioning for population health and the steps needed to prepare integrated care boards for the future
buff.ly
July 23, 2025 at 12:06 PM
In this guest blog, public health consultant Sarah Smith reflects on strategic commissioning for population health and the steps needed to prepare integrated care boards for the future. buff.ly/Rhpiepl
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🆕 Is poor dental health in children equally common across England?
Five-year-olds in London and northern England experience the worst rates of dental decay.
Chart of the week from @stutibagri.bsky.social also explores tooth extraction rates. 👇
buff.ly/cn1HDP2
Five-year-olds in London and northern England experience the worst rates of dental decay.
Chart of the week from @stutibagri.bsky.social also explores tooth extraction rates. 👇
buff.ly/cn1HDP2
May 30, 2025 at 7:47 AM
🆕 Is poor dental health in children equally common across England?
Five-year-olds in London and northern England experience the worst rates of dental decay.
Chart of the week from @stutibagri.bsky.social also explores tooth extraction rates. 👇
buff.ly/cn1HDP2
Five-year-olds in London and northern England experience the worst rates of dental decay.
Chart of the week from @stutibagri.bsky.social also explores tooth extraction rates. 👇
buff.ly/cn1HDP2
"Tobacco must disappear where there are children" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
France to ban smoking on beaches, parks and near schools
Smoking will be banned in all outdoor places that can be frequented by children from July, France's health minister said.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 30, 2025 at 9:58 AM
"Tobacco must disappear where there are children" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Has the UK become a nation of runners? www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athlet...
London Marathon 2026 ballot: Has the UK become a nation of runners?
London Marathon organisers say more than 1.1 million applications have been received for 2026, smashing the record of 840,318 set by last year's ballot.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 3, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Has the UK become a nation of runners? www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athlet...
Good to be in Liverpool again today.
May 2, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Good to be in Liverpool again today.
Stunning gothic grandeur in Liverpool.
April 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Stunning gothic grandeur in Liverpool.
New DHSC Permanent Secretary Appointed www.gov.uk/government/n...
New DHSC Permanent Secretary Appointed
Samantha Jones has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary at the Department of Health and Social Care
www.gov.uk
April 22, 2025 at 6:59 PM
New DHSC Permanent Secretary Appointed www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Great editorial here in @addictionjournal.bsky.social from Shane Darke et al. arguing that the use of 'deaths of despair' to refer to deaths from alcohol, illicit drugs and suicide should be retired because the data doesn't support it and it's potentially actively unhelpful.
doi.org/10.1111/add....
doi.org/10.1111/add....
April 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Great editorial here in @addictionjournal.bsky.social from Shane Darke et al. arguing that the use of 'deaths of despair' to refer to deaths from alcohol, illicit drugs and suicide should be retired because the data doesn't support it and it's potentially actively unhelpful.
doi.org/10.1111/add....
doi.org/10.1111/add....
NEW: Drug and alcohol treatment and recovery funding allocations: 2025 to 2026 www.gov.uk/government/p...
Drug and alcohol treatment and recovery funding allocations: 2025 to 2026
www.gov.uk
March 31, 2025 at 1:33 PM
NEW: Drug and alcohol treatment and recovery funding allocations: 2025 to 2026 www.gov.uk/government/p...
Good news 👉 Schools and hospitals get £180m solar investment
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Schools and hospitals get £180 solar investment from Great British Energy
The government has announced the funding for 200 schools and hospitals apiece across the UK.
www.bbc.com
March 21, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Good news 👉 Schools and hospitals get £180m solar investment
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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A year ago the What Works Centre for Wellbeing put together EVERYTHING we had learned about community wellbeing, place, environment , social capital & civil society in ten years of working with some of the biggest - and smallest - community funders
whatworkswellbeing.org/blog/what-we...
whatworkswellbeing.org/blog/what-we...
» What we know about wellbeing in place and community 2014 – 2024
whatworkswellbeing.org
February 24, 2025 at 10:23 PM
A year ago the What Works Centre for Wellbeing put together EVERYTHING we had learned about community wellbeing, place, environment , social capital & civil society in ten years of working with some of the biggest - and smallest - community funders
whatworkswellbeing.org/blog/what-we...
whatworkswellbeing.org/blog/what-we...
Honoured to contribute to this podcast. The series is well worth a listen to help you reflect on your own #leadership journey. podcast.fionadayconsulting.co.uk
Transformational Thinking For Health Leaders - from Fiona Day Consulting
A podcast that will help you meet your most complex leadership challenges. This podcast from Master Practitioner Coach and Chartered Coaching Psychologist Dr Fiona Day will transform your perspectives...
podcast.fionadayconsulting.co.uk
February 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Honoured to contribute to this podcast. The series is well worth a listen to help you reflect on your own #leadership journey. podcast.fionadayconsulting.co.uk
NEW REPORT: Preventing poor health is better value for money for NHS Wales and tackles inequalities phw.nhs.wales/news/prevent...
Preventing poor health is better value for money for NHS Wales and tackles inequalities
phw.nhs.wales
January 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
NEW REPORT: Preventing poor health is better value for money for NHS Wales and tackles inequalities phw.nhs.wales/news/prevent...
Join our FREE webinar to raise awareness of the Health Equity Assessment Tool (HEAT). This includes Core20PLUS5 HEAT learning about recent updates and improvements made to the tool and how it is used.
Find out more ➡️ champspublichealth.com/heat-webinar
Find out more ➡️ champspublichealth.com/heat-webinar
Health Equity Assessment Tool (HEAT) Webinar | Champs Public Health Collaborative
The purpose of this webinar is to raise awareness of the Health Equity Assessment Tool (HEAT), including the Core20PLUS5 HEAT, and to learn about recent upd ...
champspublichealth.com
January 15, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Join our FREE webinar to raise awareness of the Health Equity Assessment Tool (HEAT). This includes Core20PLUS5 HEAT learning about recent updates and improvements made to the tool and how it is used.
Find out more ➡️ champspublichealth.com/heat-webinar
Find out more ➡️ champspublichealth.com/heat-webinar
From the Beatles to biologics – how #Liverpool became a life science hotspot
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
From the Beatles to biologics – how Liverpool became a life science hotspot
The city has a long history with tropical medicine and is now home to one of the largest biotech clusters in Europe
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM
From the Beatles to biologics – how #Liverpool became a life science hotspot
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Mortality Insights from Government Actuary's Department - December 2024. Good explainer. www.gov.uk/government/p...
Mortality Insights from GAD - December 2024
www.gov.uk
January 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Mortality Insights from Government Actuary's Department - December 2024. Good explainer. www.gov.uk/government/p...
These are the two most insightful books I read in 2024. Both challenge stigma. Kingsolver on the tragedies of poverty, substance misuse and the opioid epidemic. Diangelo on attitudes to race. Things to reflect on as we head into 2025.
January 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
These are the two most insightful books I read in 2024. Both challenge stigma. Kingsolver on the tragedies of poverty, substance misuse and the opioid epidemic. Diangelo on attitudes to race. Things to reflect on as we head into 2025.