Royal Society for Public Health
@rsph.bsky.social
We are an independent charity working to build a healthier future in the UK and across the world.
Visit our website: rsph.org.uk
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The 2026 RSPH Health & Wellbeing Awards are now open for applications! 🎉
Have you worked on a public health project recently that has had a positive impact on people's health? Then why not apply!
Applications close on 27th March 2026 at 17:00. Apply now: www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/rsp...
Have you worked on a public health project recently that has had a positive impact on people's health? Then why not apply!
Applications close on 27th March 2026 at 17:00. Apply now: www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/rsp...
We're looking for papers for a special issue of our journal, Public Health in Practice, about work, welfare and health.
Find out more and submit your paper by 30th November 2026 here: www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...
Find out more and submit your paper by 30th November 2026 here: www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...
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February 13, 2026 at 12:01 PM
We're looking for papers for a special issue of our journal, Public Health in Practice, about work, welfare and health.
Find out more and submit your paper by 30th November 2026 here: www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...
Find out more and submit your paper by 30th November 2026 here: www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...
Artificial intelligence has developed so rapidly over the last few years that almost every sector has had to consider how it might affect its work.
Public health is no different 🧵👇
Public health is no different 🧵👇
February 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Artificial intelligence has developed so rapidly over the last few years that almost every sector has had to consider how it might affect its work.
Public health is no different 🧵👇
Public health is no different 🧵👇
Poor health costs businesses across the UK billions of pounds a year.
That's why we set up the Heath & Work Netowork – a community of employers who are dedicated to improving the health of their workforce.
Join today: www.rsph.org.uk/services-res...
That's why we set up the Heath & Work Netowork – a community of employers who are dedicated to improving the health of their workforce.
Join today: www.rsph.org.uk/services-res...
Health and Work Network
The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) is an independent, multi-disciplinary charity dedicated to the improvement of the public’s health and wellbeing.
www.rsph.org.uk
February 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Poor health costs businesses across the UK billions of pounds a year.
That's why we set up the Heath & Work Netowork – a community of employers who are dedicated to improving the health of their workforce.
Join today: www.rsph.org.uk/services-res...
That's why we set up the Heath & Work Netowork – a community of employers who are dedicated to improving the health of their workforce.
Join today: www.rsph.org.uk/services-res...
Violence is a public health issue. It causes physical injury, trauma, mental health problems, economic burden and is linked to chronic disease.
To prevent it, we need to take a public health approach 👇
To prevent it, we need to take a public health approach 👇
Why take a public health approach to violence?
In order to reduce and prevent violence, we need to look at the bigger picture.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Violence is a public health issue. It causes physical injury, trauma, mental health problems, economic burden and is linked to chronic disease.
To prevent it, we need to take a public health approach 👇
To prevent it, we need to take a public health approach 👇
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Anti-vaccine sentiment is rising, boosted by social media, activism & mis-info. Conventional approaches to address convenience, complacency & confidence factors aren't enough. What else can & should we be doing?
Read our editorial here www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@rsph.bsky.social
Read our editorial here www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@rsph.bsky.social
Addressing the anti-vaccination threat to public health
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February 1, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Anti-vaccine sentiment is rising, boosted by social media, activism & mis-info. Conventional approaches to address convenience, complacency & confidence factors aren't enough. What else can & should we be doing?
Read our editorial here www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@rsph.bsky.social
Read our editorial here www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@rsph.bsky.social
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Thanks to @rsph.bsky.social for inviting @chrischirp.bsky.social & me to talk about AI, health, and our careers.
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Is AI a friend or foe to public health? | RSPH Presents: Spread the Health
With Christina Pagel and Martin McKee
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February 4, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Thanks to @rsph.bsky.social for inviting @chrischirp.bsky.social & me to talk about AI, health, and our careers.
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Workplaces should be places that improve our health – not make it worse.
Our Head of Programmes Development spoke to HR Magazine about how employers can implement support to help staff experiencing cancer to stay in work and improve their quality of life 👇
Our Head of Programmes Development spoke to HR Magazine about how employers can implement support to help staff experiencing cancer to stay in work and improve their quality of life 👇
Around two in 10 employers to focus on cancer support - HR Magazine
Just 17% of employers plan to prioritise health and wellbeing support for serious illnesses such as cancer this year, according to data published yesterday (3 February) by employee benefits company…
www.hrmagazine.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Workplaces should be places that improve our health – not make it worse.
Our Head of Programmes Development spoke to HR Magazine about how employers can implement support to help staff experiencing cancer to stay in work and improve their quality of life 👇
Our Head of Programmes Development spoke to HR Magazine about how employers can implement support to help staff experiencing cancer to stay in work and improve their quality of life 👇
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Transport shapes how we live and connect, but the UK’s current system is harming public health.
FPH, RSPH and partners are backing the Bristol Declaration - calling for action to shift the UK towards healthier, more sustainable transport.
View more www.fph.org.uk/news/bristol...
FPH, RSPH and partners are backing the Bristol Declaration - calling for action to shift the UK towards healthier, more sustainable transport.
View more www.fph.org.uk/news/bristol...
Bristol Declaration on healthy transport
The Faculty of Public Health, the Royal Society of Public Health and partners are supporting the Bristol Declaration - calling for the transformation of the UK to a place where healthy transport optio...
www.fph.org.uk
January 27, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Transport shapes how we live and connect, but the UK’s current system is harming public health.
FPH, RSPH and partners are backing the Bristol Declaration - calling for action to shift the UK towards healthier, more sustainable transport.
View more www.fph.org.uk/news/bristol...
FPH, RSPH and partners are backing the Bristol Declaration - calling for action to shift the UK towards healthier, more sustainable transport.
View more www.fph.org.uk/news/bristol...
Public health is going to play a crucial role over the coming year, as we face continuing challenges in the UK and across the globe.
Here are five things to look out for across the year that will have an impact on our health 🧵 👇
Here are five things to look out for across the year that will have an impact on our health 🧵 👇
January 27, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Public health is going to play a crucial role over the coming year, as we face continuing challenges in the UK and across the globe.
Here are five things to look out for across the year that will have an impact on our health 🧵 👇
Here are five things to look out for across the year that will have an impact on our health 🧵 👇
The 2026 RSPH Health & Wellbeing Awards are now open for applications! 🎉
Have you worked on a public health project recently that has had a positive impact on people's health? Then why not apply!
Applications close on 27th March 2026 at 17:00. Apply now: www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/rsp...
Have you worked on a public health project recently that has had a positive impact on people's health? Then why not apply!
Applications close on 27th March 2026 at 17:00. Apply now: www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/rsp...
January 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM
The 2026 RSPH Health & Wellbeing Awards are now open for applications! 🎉
Have you worked on a public health project recently that has had a positive impact on people's health? Then why not apply!
Applications close on 27th March 2026 at 17:00. Apply now: www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/rsp...
Have you worked on a public health project recently that has had a positive impact on people's health? Then why not apply!
Applications close on 27th March 2026 at 17:00. Apply now: www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/rsp...
Public health is having to navigate an increasingly uncertain political climate to achieve any real change.
Former government special advisor and Future Health founder Richard Sloggett discusses the politics of public health on our podcast.
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Former government special advisor and Future Health founder Richard Sloggett discusses the politics of public health on our podcast.
shows.acast.com/rsph-present...
January 20, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Public health is having to navigate an increasingly uncertain political climate to achieve any real change.
Former government special advisor and Future Health founder Richard Sloggett discusses the politics of public health on our podcast.
shows.acast.com/rsph-present...
Former government special advisor and Future Health founder Richard Sloggett discusses the politics of public health on our podcast.
shows.acast.com/rsph-present...
There's only one week to go until applications open for our Health & Wellbeing Awards! 🏆
Free to enter and open to applications from across the UK, the Awards span six categories that represent the breadth of public health.
Be the first to hear when they launch:
Free to enter and open to applications from across the UK, the Awards span six categories that represent the breadth of public health.
Be the first to hear when they launch:
RSPH Health & Wellbeing Awards
Established in 2007, the RSPH Health & Wellbeing Awards is now the UK's premier awards scheme for promoting health and wellbeing.
www.rsph.org.uk
January 19, 2026 at 3:04 PM
There's only one week to go until applications open for our Health & Wellbeing Awards! 🏆
Free to enter and open to applications from across the UK, the Awards span six categories that represent the breadth of public health.
Be the first to hear when they launch:
Free to enter and open to applications from across the UK, the Awards span six categories that represent the breadth of public health.
Be the first to hear when they launch:
Have you caught up with the latest episode of our podcast yet?
In the latest episode of Spread the Health, we spoke to two leaders in public health about the successes of the past year in public health and what we can expect in the year to come.
www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/pod...
In the latest episode of Spread the Health, we spoke to two leaders in public health about the successes of the past year in public health and what we can expect in the year to come.
www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/pod...
January 16, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Have you caught up with the latest episode of our podcast yet?
In the latest episode of Spread the Health, we spoke to two leaders in public health about the successes of the past year in public health and what we can expect in the year to come.
www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/pod...
In the latest episode of Spread the Health, we spoke to two leaders in public health about the successes of the past year in public health and what we can expect in the year to come.
www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/pod...
ICYMI: There have been several key policy wins announced over the last few weeks to protect and improve the public's health.
Here are the headlines 👇
Here are the headlines 👇
January 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM
ICYMI: There have been several key policy wins announced over the last few weeks to protect and improve the public's health.
Here are the headlines 👇
Here are the headlines 👇
A new free training programme from @ruthstraussfdn.bsky.social is supporting everyone working in education to feel more confident helping children and young people experiencing grief and bereavement.
Find out more and sign up: ruthstraussfoundation.com/schools-prog...
Find out more and sign up: ruthstraussfoundation.com/schools-prog...
January 7, 2026 at 3:01 PM
A new free training programme from @ruthstraussfdn.bsky.social is supporting everyone working in education to feel more confident helping children and young people experiencing grief and bereavement.
Find out more and sign up: ruthstraussfoundation.com/schools-prog...
Find out more and sign up: ruthstraussfoundation.com/schools-prog...
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Over 50 of our member organisations have written to the Secretaries of State for Health & Social Care and for Culture, Media & Sport to welcome the new legislation restricting marketing of less healthy food & drink on TV and online, which came into force yesterday ✅
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January 6, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Over 50 of our member organisations have written to the Secretaries of State for Health & Social Care and for Culture, Media & Sport to welcome the new legislation restricting marketing of less healthy food & drink on TV and online, which came into force yesterday ✅
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🎧In the latest ep of @rsph.bsky.social 'Spread the Health' podcast, ADPH President, @felly500.bsky.social, talks to RSPH Chief Exec, William Roberts, about the significance of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill and what needs to be done to ⬇️the no. of people experiencing harm from alcohol.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:33 PM
🎧In the latest ep of @rsph.bsky.social 'Spread the Health' podcast, ADPH President, @felly500.bsky.social, talks to RSPH Chief Exec, William Roberts, about the significance of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill and what needs to be done to ⬇️the no. of people experiencing harm from alcohol.
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Yesterday, new legislation restricting junk food advertising came into force.
Our Chief Exec William Roberts speaks to The Guardian about what it entails, and how it might help tackle obesity in the UK 👇
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Our Chief Exec William Roberts speaks to The Guardian about what it entails, and how it might help tackle obesity in the UK 👇
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Monday briefing: Will a ban on advertising junk food help to tackle obesity in the UK?
In today’s newsletter: As new rules ban TV and online ads for high-fat, salt and sugar products, the curbing of junk food marketing has found cross-party support
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January 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Yesterday, new legislation restricting junk food advertising came into force.
Our Chief Exec William Roberts speaks to The Guardian about what it entails, and how it might help tackle obesity in the UK 👇
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Our Chief Exec William Roberts speaks to The Guardian about what it entails, and how it might help tackle obesity in the UK 👇
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
How can we improve people's health in 2026? Speak to them, says Tracy Daszkiewicz.
This month on the podcast we're joined by Greg Fell @adphuk.bsky.social and Tracy Daszkiewicz @fphuk.bsky.social to talk about their hopes and fears for the year.
🎧 Listen now: shows.acast.com/rsph-present...
This month on the podcast we're joined by Greg Fell @adphuk.bsky.social and Tracy Daszkiewicz @fphuk.bsky.social to talk about their hopes and fears for the year.
🎧 Listen now: shows.acast.com/rsph-present...
RSPH Presents: Spread the Health
Listen to episodes and learn more about RSPH Presents: Spread the Health. From government policies to the air we breathe, the high streets we shop on, the food on our plates, and the places we live…
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January 6, 2026 at 11:30 AM
How can we improve people's health in 2026? Speak to them, says Tracy Daszkiewicz.
This month on the podcast we're joined by Greg Fell @adphuk.bsky.social and Tracy Daszkiewicz @fphuk.bsky.social to talk about their hopes and fears for the year.
🎧 Listen now: shows.acast.com/rsph-present...
This month on the podcast we're joined by Greg Fell @adphuk.bsky.social and Tracy Daszkiewicz @fphuk.bsky.social to talk about their hopes and fears for the year.
🎧 Listen now: shows.acast.com/rsph-present...
Want to start your career in public health? An RSPH qualification is a great place to begin.
As the leading provider of specialist public health qualifications, we can help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to progress your career.
🚀 Start learning today: www.rsph.org.uk/qualificatio...
As the leading provider of specialist public health qualifications, we can help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to progress your career.
🚀 Start learning today: www.rsph.org.uk/qualificatio...
January 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Want to start your career in public health? An RSPH qualification is a great place to begin.
As the leading provider of specialist public health qualifications, we can help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to progress your career.
🚀 Start learning today: www.rsph.org.uk/qualificatio...
As the leading provider of specialist public health qualifications, we can help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to progress your career.
🚀 Start learning today: www.rsph.org.uk/qualificatio...
Looking to develop your professional career in 2026? 💫
Why not join RSPH as a member?
👉 www.rsph.org.uk/become-a-mem...
Why not join RSPH as a member?
👉 www.rsph.org.uk/become-a-mem...
January 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Looking to develop your professional career in 2026? 💫
Why not join RSPH as a member?
👉 www.rsph.org.uk/become-a-mem...
Why not join RSPH as a member?
👉 www.rsph.org.uk/become-a-mem...
"It's very easy to see the mental health crisis that we're in as a healthcare problem, and I just don't think it is at all." 💭
We spoke to mental health campaigner Ben West about what we can do to solve the mental health crisis.
Listen now: shows.acast.com/rsph-present...
We spoke to mental health campaigner Ben West about what we can do to solve the mental health crisis.
Listen now: shows.acast.com/rsph-present...
January 1, 2026 at 3:02 PM
"It's very easy to see the mental health crisis that we're in as a healthcare problem, and I just don't think it is at all." 💭
We spoke to mental health campaigner Ben West about what we can do to solve the mental health crisis.
Listen now: shows.acast.com/rsph-present...
We spoke to mental health campaigner Ben West about what we can do to solve the mental health crisis.
Listen now: shows.acast.com/rsph-present...
This year we launched our new educational pathways, aimed at supporting professionals across a wide range of sectors to contribute meaningfully to public health and prevention.
Find out more and start learning today: www.rsph.org.uk/qualificatio...
Find out more and start learning today: www.rsph.org.uk/qualificatio...
December 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
This year we launched our new educational pathways, aimed at supporting professionals across a wide range of sectors to contribute meaningfully to public health and prevention.
Find out more and start learning today: www.rsph.org.uk/qualificatio...
Find out more and start learning today: www.rsph.org.uk/qualificatio...
This year we launched an All-Party Parliamentary Group, bringing together MPs and businesses to discuss how we can make the places that we spend our time good for our health.
The first meeting focused on how work can make us healthier 👇
The first meeting focused on how work can make us healthier 👇
RSPH brings together MPs and businesses to discuss workplace health solutions
At an All-Party Parliamentary Group this week, we brought together key stakeholders to discuss the solutions to making workplaces healthier
www.rsph.org.uk
December 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
This year we launched an All-Party Parliamentary Group, bringing together MPs and businesses to discuss how we can make the places that we spend our time good for our health.
The first meeting focused on how work can make us healthier 👇
The first meeting focused on how work can make us healthier 👇
The RSPH office is now closed and will reopen on 2nd January.
See you in 2026! ⭐
See you in 2026! ⭐
December 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The RSPH office is now closed and will reopen on 2nd January.
See you in 2026! ⭐
See you in 2026! ⭐