Prof. Kevin Fenton
@profkevinfenton.bsky.social
🦋London’s Public Health Director
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🦋I Explain Health Trends & Disease Threats
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🦋Follow For A Healthier You.
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Hi everyone! Let me introduce myself. I’m a passionate advocate for #publichealth, #equity & impact. My public health work has spanned decades - from tackling #HIV/AIDS to leading London's response to COVID-19.
I'll be sharing insights on wellbeing, disease trends & building healthier communities.
I'll be sharing insights on wellbeing, disease trends & building healthier communities.
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In the last week of his Presidency, @profkevinfenton.bsky.social reflects on the new paradigm for public health.
“This is not a time to only look at delivering our programmes. We have to look horizontally and be able to build coalitions in an increasingly complex world.”
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“This is not a time to only look at delivering our programmes. We have to look horizontally and be able to build coalitions in an increasingly complex world.”
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July 2, 2025 at 11:25 AM
In the last week of his Presidency, @profkevinfenton.bsky.social reflects on the new paradigm for public health.
“This is not a time to only look at delivering our programmes. We have to look horizontally and be able to build coalitions in an increasingly complex world.”
linktr.ee/tiph.podcast
“This is not a time to only look at delivering our programmes. We have to look horizontally and be able to build coalitions in an increasingly complex world.”
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As part of our project on #EDI strategies in #STEM, yesterday we held an excellent roundtable discussion on data collection, insight & analysis for diversity & inclusion in STEM. Thank you to our host @samanthaniblett.bsky.social and to @profkevinfenton.bsky.social for chairing the discussion.
July 2, 2025 at 11:20 AM
As part of our project on #EDI strategies in #STEM, yesterday we held an excellent roundtable discussion on data collection, insight & analysis for diversity & inclusion in STEM. Thank you to our host @samanthaniblett.bsky.social and to @profkevinfenton.bsky.social for chairing the discussion.
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FPH President @profkevinfenton.bsky.social
opens the Faculty’s annual Distinction and Awards Ceremony!
Today, we recognise and celebrate our members’ achievements and commitment to ensuring a healthier future for populations across the UK and overseas – leaving no one behind.
opens the Faculty’s annual Distinction and Awards Ceremony!
Today, we recognise and celebrate our members’ achievements and commitment to ensuring a healthier future for populations across the UK and overseas – leaving no one behind.
June 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
FPH President @profkevinfenton.bsky.social
opens the Faculty’s annual Distinction and Awards Ceremony!
Today, we recognise and celebrate our members’ achievements and commitment to ensuring a healthier future for populations across the UK and overseas – leaving no one behind.
opens the Faculty’s annual Distinction and Awards Ceremony!
Today, we recognise and celebrate our members’ achievements and commitment to ensuring a healthier future for populations across the UK and overseas – leaving no one behind.
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FPH President @profkevinfenton.bsky.social opens the inaugural FPH Fellowship Ceremony to recognise all those awarded Fellowship during 2024.
Welcome FPH Fellows – today marks a significant milestone in your career, reflective of the high level of expertise you have gained during the past years!
Welcome FPH Fellows – today marks a significant milestone in your career, reflective of the high level of expertise you have gained during the past years!
June 24, 2025 at 10:50 AM
FPH President @profkevinfenton.bsky.social opens the inaugural FPH Fellowship Ceremony to recognise all those awarded Fellowship during 2024.
Welcome FPH Fellows – today marks a significant milestone in your career, reflective of the high level of expertise you have gained during the past years!
Welcome FPH Fellows – today marks a significant milestone in your career, reflective of the high level of expertise you have gained during the past years!
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FPH President @profkevinfenton.bsky.social shared his reflections on the challenges and future direction of public health in the latest edition of the Faculty’s Journal of Public Health.
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FPH President @profkevinfenton.bsky.social new Journal of Public Health article calls for a paradigm shift in how we lead during uncertainty.
The new public health must be:
- Disruptive
- Agile
- Collaborative
- Equity-centred
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The new public health must be:
- Disruptive
- Agile
- Collaborative
- Equity-centred
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Public health under threat: how our leadership must evolve in complex and uncertain times
Public health professionals across the UK and around the world are currently grappling with a landscape of unprecedented complexity. Long-standing systemic
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June 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
FPH President @profkevinfenton.bsky.social shared his reflections on the challenges and future direction of public health in the latest edition of the Faculty’s Journal of Public Health.
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Smoking rates remain far higher among people with mental health conditions.
As part of London Smoking and Mental Health Week, Samantha Scales shares her inspiring quit story: youtu.be/3J5ZskAQtHU
As part of London Smoking and Mental Health Week, Samantha Scales shares her inspiring quit story: youtu.be/3J5ZskAQtHU
Stop Smoking Success Story Samantha
YouTube video by Stop Smoking London
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June 3, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Smoking rates remain far higher among people with mental health conditions.
As part of London Smoking and Mental Health Week, Samantha Scales shares her inspiring quit story: youtu.be/3J5ZskAQtHU
As part of London Smoking and Mental Health Week, Samantha Scales shares her inspiring quit story: youtu.be/3J5ZskAQtHU
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We’re excited to welcome Professor Kevin Fenton, CBE — global public health leader — as a Principal Lecturer at #LIYSF2025.
His work bridges #science, #publichealth, and #equity, shaping policy and impact across society.
@profkevinfenton.bsky.social
His work bridges #science, #publichealth, and #equity, shaping policy and impact across society.
@profkevinfenton.bsky.social
May 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We’re excited to welcome Professor Kevin Fenton, CBE — global public health leader — as a Principal Lecturer at #LIYSF2025.
His work bridges #science, #publichealth, and #equity, shaping policy and impact across society.
@profkevinfenton.bsky.social
His work bridges #science, #publichealth, and #equity, shaping policy and impact across society.
@profkevinfenton.bsky.social
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Excited that next week it is our first LDN smoking and mental health week. Listen to Ed Beveridge introducing the week m.youtube.com/watch?v=AEEt...
@adphl.bsky.social @dredbeveridge.bsky.social @ashorguk.bsky.social @profkevinfenton.bsky.social @nhsenglandldn.bsky.social @ncsct.bsky.social
@adphl.bsky.social @dredbeveridge.bsky.social @ashorguk.bsky.social @profkevinfenton.bsky.social @nhsenglandldn.bsky.social @ncsct.bsky.social
Introducing London Smoking and Mental Health Week 2025
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May 27, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Excited that next week it is our first LDN smoking and mental health week. Listen to Ed Beveridge introducing the week m.youtube.com/watch?v=AEEt...
@adphl.bsky.social @dredbeveridge.bsky.social @ashorguk.bsky.social @profkevinfenton.bsky.social @nhsenglandldn.bsky.social @ncsct.bsky.social
@adphl.bsky.social @dredbeveridge.bsky.social @ashorguk.bsky.social @profkevinfenton.bsky.social @nhsenglandldn.bsky.social @ncsct.bsky.social
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An excellent close of today’s Conference with @profkevinfenton.bsky.social, Rishma Maini, @challengekanza.bsky.social
@cpemmerson.bsky.social and Claire Neill sharing reflections on transitioning from a Registrar to a public health leader.
Thank you to everyone attending in Glasgow and online!
@cpemmerson.bsky.social and Claire Neill sharing reflections on transitioning from a Registrar to a public health leader.
Thank you to everyone attending in Glasgow and online!
May 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
An excellent close of today’s Conference with @profkevinfenton.bsky.social, Rishma Maini, @challengekanza.bsky.social
@cpemmerson.bsky.social and Claire Neill sharing reflections on transitioning from a Registrar to a public health leader.
Thank you to everyone attending in Glasgow and online!
@cpemmerson.bsky.social and Claire Neill sharing reflections on transitioning from a Registrar to a public health leader.
Thank you to everyone attending in Glasgow and online!
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FPH President @profkevinfenton.bsky.social reflects on the importance of connections, trust, and confidence – three key ingredients for public health leadership in complex times.
May 23, 2025 at 9:10 AM
FPH President @profkevinfenton.bsky.social reflects on the importance of connections, trust, and confidence – three key ingredients for public health leadership in complex times.
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FPH has joined @roysocmed.bsky.social, @rsph.bsky.social & @adphuk.bsky.social at this Poverty and Public Health Conference today to inspire further advocacy, make the links between poverty and health clear, share best practices, and identify solutions to drive action.
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May 16, 2025 at 9:57 AM
FPH has joined @roysocmed.bsky.social, @rsph.bsky.social & @adphuk.bsky.social at this Poverty and Public Health Conference today to inspire further advocacy, make the links between poverty and health clear, share best practices, and identify solutions to drive action.
@profkevinfenton.bsky.social
@profkevinfenton.bsky.social
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‘During these tough, challenging, and complex times when public health as we know it is under threat, there is no space for uncertainty regarding our role as public health professionals.’
FPH President @profkevinfenton.bsky.social welcomes attendees to our Climate and Health 2025 Conference.
FPH President @profkevinfenton.bsky.social welcomes attendees to our Climate and Health 2025 Conference.
May 9, 2025 at 9:40 AM
‘During these tough, challenging, and complex times when public health as we know it is under threat, there is no space for uncertainty regarding our role as public health professionals.’
FPH President @profkevinfenton.bsky.social welcomes attendees to our Climate and Health 2025 Conference.
FPH President @profkevinfenton.bsky.social welcomes attendees to our Climate and Health 2025 Conference.
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@profkevinfenton.bsky.social shared his main takeaways from the @ukhsa.bsky.social 2025 Conference delivered in partnership with the Faculty in the latest #FPHPresidentBlog.
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In this #FPHPresidentBlog @profkevinfenton.bsky.social reflects on the @ukhsa.bsky.social Conference delivered in partnership with FPH and his main takeaways on:
• Leadership
• Health protection programmes
• Engaging communities
• Supporting the workforce
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• Leadership
• Health protection programmes
• Engaging communities
• Supporting the workforce
👉 betterhealthforall.org/2025/04/25/f...
April 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
@profkevinfenton.bsky.social shared his main takeaways from the @ukhsa.bsky.social 2025 Conference delivered in partnership with the Faculty in the latest #FPHPresidentBlog.
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The @tiph-podcast.bsky.social published a new episode, recorded at the @ukhsa.bsky.social 2025 Conference – listen to the podcast to hear reflections from @profkevinfenton.bsky.social, Dr Yvonne Doyle and Dr Meera Chand on public health leadership.
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Meera Chand reflects on the systems leadership skills needed for infectious diseases incident response.
Full episode of our @ukhsa.bsky.social live conference session in partnership with @fphuk.bsky.social : open.spotify.com/episode/4SB8...
Full episode of our @ukhsa.bsky.social live conference session in partnership with @fphuk.bsky.social : open.spotify.com/episode/4SB8...
May 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The @tiph-podcast.bsky.social published a new episode, recorded at the @ukhsa.bsky.social 2025 Conference – listen to the podcast to hear reflections from @profkevinfenton.bsky.social, Dr Yvonne Doyle and Dr Meera Chand on public health leadership.
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Registration is now open for the next #LondonPHForum Building Health Equity: Tackling Racism and Ethnic Inequalities in London Chaired by @profkevinfenton.bsky.social with keynote from @michaelmarmot.bsky.social
Register by 8 April to join this important event
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@ukhsa.bsky.social
Register by 8 April to join this important event
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March 31, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Registration is now open for the next #LondonPHForum Building Health Equity: Tackling Racism and Ethnic Inequalities in London Chaired by @profkevinfenton.bsky.social with keynote from @michaelmarmot.bsky.social
Register by 8 April to join this important event
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@ukhsa.bsky.social
Register by 8 April to join this important event
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@ukhsa.bsky.social
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We're on a mission to #KeepAntibioticsWorking for generations to come, but we need your help
@profkevinfenton.bsky.social, @fphuk.bsky.social, tells us why this is such an important mission
📅 Join us on 7 April to learn exactly what steps you can take to help tackle this growing health challenge
@profkevinfenton.bsky.social, @fphuk.bsky.social, tells us why this is such an important mission
📅 Join us on 7 April to learn exactly what steps you can take to help tackle this growing health challenge
April 3, 2025 at 4:16 PM
We're on a mission to #KeepAntibioticsWorking for generations to come, but we need your help
@profkevinfenton.bsky.social, @fphuk.bsky.social, tells us why this is such an important mission
📅 Join us on 7 April to learn exactly what steps you can take to help tackle this growing health challenge
@profkevinfenton.bsky.social, @fphuk.bsky.social, tells us why this is such an important mission
📅 Join us on 7 April to learn exactly what steps you can take to help tackle this growing health challenge
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During today’s Distinguished Lecture on #FuturePublicHealth chaired by FPH President @profkevinfenton.bsky.social, Prof. Sir Frank Atherton will reflect on lessons learned throughout his career, navigating policy challenges, and delivering public health in constrained systems in the UK and overseas.
April 4, 2025 at 9:41 AM
During today’s Distinguished Lecture on #FuturePublicHealth chaired by FPH President @profkevinfenton.bsky.social, Prof. Sir Frank Atherton will reflect on lessons learned throughout his career, navigating policy challenges, and delivering public health in constrained systems in the UK and overseas.
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📢 At #UKHSA25 today: @profkevinfenton.bsky.social CBE chaired a powerful discussion with @andyburnham.bsky.social, Mayor of Greater #Manchester, on how local leadership can transform our #HealthSecurity & #CommunityResilience.
@fphuk.bsky.social
@fphuk.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
📢 At #UKHSA25 today: @profkevinfenton.bsky.social CBE chaired a powerful discussion with @andyburnham.bsky.social, Mayor of Greater #Manchester, on how local leadership can transform our #HealthSecurity & #CommunityResilience.
@fphuk.bsky.social
@fphuk.bsky.social
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We're at the #BlackHealthSummit today, thrilled to be surrounded by others united in a shared vision of health for #BlackCommunities.
Great to have heard from @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social, @impurbanhealth.bsky.social, @england.nhs.uk 10-year plan and @profkevinfenton.bsky.social this morning
Great to have heard from @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social, @impurbanhealth.bsky.social, @england.nhs.uk 10-year plan and @profkevinfenton.bsky.social this morning
March 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
We're at the #BlackHealthSummit today, thrilled to be surrounded by others united in a shared vision of health for #BlackCommunities.
Great to have heard from @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social, @impurbanhealth.bsky.social, @england.nhs.uk 10-year plan and @profkevinfenton.bsky.social this morning
Great to have heard from @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social, @impurbanhealth.bsky.social, @england.nhs.uk 10-year plan and @profkevinfenton.bsky.social this morning
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Our Distinguished Lectures on #FuturePublicHeath bring together senior public health experts to provide thought leadership on public health practice & training.
Join us for the next session with Professor Sir Frank Atherton, chaired by @profkevinfenton.bsky.social ➡️ www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
Join us for the next session with Professor Sir Frank Atherton, chaired by @profkevinfenton.bsky.social ➡️ www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
March 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Our Distinguished Lectures on #FuturePublicHeath bring together senior public health experts to provide thought leadership on public health practice & training.
Join us for the next session with Professor Sir Frank Atherton, chaired by @profkevinfenton.bsky.social ➡️ www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
Join us for the next session with Professor Sir Frank Atherton, chaired by @profkevinfenton.bsky.social ➡️ www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
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Richard Angell @THTorguk shares some thoughts on the importance of collaboration among those working in HIV and the bold actions needed to reach our 2030 targets.
#HIV #HIVAwareness #FastTrack2025
@profkevinfenton.bsky.social
#HIV #HIVAwareness #FastTrack2025
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February 19, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Richard Angell @THTorguk shares some thoughts on the importance of collaboration among those working in HIV and the bold actions needed to reach our 2030 targets.
#HIV #HIVAwareness #FastTrack2025
@profkevinfenton.bsky.social
#HIV #HIVAwareness #FastTrack2025
@profkevinfenton.bsky.social
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We will be joined by Professor Sir Frank Atherton for our next Distinguished Lecture on #FuturePublicHealth ➡️ www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
Reflections from @profkevinfenton.bsky.social, Professor Peter Kelly, Nicola Steedman, and Clare Oliver-Williams.
Reflections from @profkevinfenton.bsky.social, Professor Peter Kelly, Nicola Steedman, and Clare Oliver-Williams.
February 19, 2025 at 10:36 AM
We will be joined by Professor Sir Frank Atherton for our next Distinguished Lecture on #FuturePublicHealth ➡️ www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
Reflections from @profkevinfenton.bsky.social, Professor Peter Kelly, Nicola Steedman, and Clare Oliver-Williams.
Reflections from @profkevinfenton.bsky.social, Professor Peter Kelly, Nicola Steedman, and Clare Oliver-Williams.
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A reminder to all Faculty members to join us for tomorrow’s #PublicHealthSpaces meeting!
@sallywarren.bsky.social will be discussing the 10-Year Health Plan’s priorities regarding prevention ➡️ www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
This session will be chaired by @profkevinfenton.bsky.social.
@sallywarren.bsky.social will be discussing the 10-Year Health Plan’s priorities regarding prevention ➡️ www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
This session will be chaired by @profkevinfenton.bsky.social.
February 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
A reminder to all Faculty members to join us for tomorrow’s #PublicHealthSpaces meeting!
@sallywarren.bsky.social will be discussing the 10-Year Health Plan’s priorities regarding prevention ➡️ www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
This session will be chaired by @profkevinfenton.bsky.social.
@sallywarren.bsky.social will be discussing the 10-Year Health Plan’s priorities regarding prevention ➡️ www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
This session will be chaired by @profkevinfenton.bsky.social.
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In his latest #FPHPresidentBlog, @profkevinfenton.bsky.social reflects on the Faculty’s work to advance our profession as we see public health initiatives and programmes under threat globally.
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"Now more than ever it is critical that we champion the importance and integrity of our work..."
Read the latest #FPHPresidentBlog from @profkevinfenton.bsky.social on how we advance our profession in uncertain times.
Read here ➡️ betterhealthforall.org/2025/02/03/w...
#WhatIsPublicHealth
Read the latest #FPHPresidentBlog from @profkevinfenton.bsky.social on how we advance our profession in uncertain times.
Read here ➡️ betterhealthforall.org/2025/02/03/w...
#WhatIsPublicHealth
February 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
In his latest #FPHPresidentBlog, @profkevinfenton.bsky.social reflects on the Faculty’s work to advance our profession as we see public health initiatives and programmes under threat globally.
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National HIV Testing Week is back and it’s never been easier to test for HIV. This week, we’re calling on people across England to test - it’s free and confidential. It’s also the only way to know if you have HIV and worth doing because people can live with HIV for a long time without any symptoms.
February 10, 2025 at 8:07 AM
National HIV Testing Week is back and it’s never been easier to test for HIV. This week, we’re calling on people across England to test - it’s free and confidential. It’s also the only way to know if you have HIV and worth doing because people can live with HIV for a long time without any symptoms.