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.
[2/2] Local work must be backed by consistent national policy that makes healthier food more attractive and affordable, regardless of income or location.
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@actionsaltsugar.bsky.social #SugarAwarenessWeek
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@actionsaltsugar.bsky.social #SugarAwarenessWeek
November 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
[2/2] Local work must be backed by consistent national policy that makes healthier food more attractive and affordable, regardless of income or location.
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@actionsaltsugar.bsky.social #SugarAwarenessWeek
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@actionsaltsugar.bsky.social #SugarAwarenessWeek
📢We are delighted to announce that UK Prevention Research Partnership have joined us as gold sponsors for this week's #ADPHConf25!
November 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
📢We are delighted to announce that UK Prevention Research Partnership have joined us as gold sponsors for this week's #ADPHConf25!
"Everything we do in public health is a meaningful collaboration."
🎧Catch up now on the latest episode of #PHSpotlight with former Director of Public Health @newhamcouncil.bsky.social, @jasonstrelitz.bsky.social ➡️ bit.ly/PHSpotlight
🎧Catch up now on the latest episode of #PHSpotlight with former Director of Public Health @newhamcouncil.bsky.social, @jasonstrelitz.bsky.social ➡️ bit.ly/PHSpotlight
November 18, 2025 at 11:58 AM
"Everything we do in public health is a meaningful collaboration."
🎧Catch up now on the latest episode of #PHSpotlight with former Director of Public Health @newhamcouncil.bsky.social, @jasonstrelitz.bsky.social ➡️ bit.ly/PHSpotlight
🎧Catch up now on the latest episode of #PHSpotlight with former Director of Public Health @newhamcouncil.bsky.social, @jasonstrelitz.bsky.social ➡️ bit.ly/PHSpotlight
📢Our weekly round up of consultations is now available to download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan
November 17, 2025 at 11:43 AM
📢Our weekly round up of consultations is now available to download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan
🏅We are also looking forward to announcing the winners of this year's ADPH Awards. Congratulations to everyone who has been shortlisted!
November 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
🏅We are also looking forward to announcing the winners of this year's ADPH Awards. Congratulations to everyone who has been shortlisted!
📢Just one more week to go until our Annual Conference and we are looking forward to hosting an interesting day of conversation and insight into the greatest hits of #PublicHealth with our members, speakers, sponsors & guests.
#ADPHConf25
#ADPHConf25
November 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
📢Just one more week to go until our Annual Conference and we are looking forward to hosting an interesting day of conversation and insight into the greatest hits of #PublicHealth with our members, speakers, sponsors & guests.
#ADPHConf25
#ADPHConf25
📢Latest episode of PH Spotlight now out!
In it we hear from former Director of Public Health for @newhamcouncil.bsky.social @jasonstrelitz.bsky.social who reflects on the pandemic & the importance of working with communities to improve health & wellbeing.
👀🎧Watch now ➡️bit.ly/PHSpotlight
In it we hear from former Director of Public Health for @newhamcouncil.bsky.social @jasonstrelitz.bsky.social who reflects on the pandemic & the importance of working with communities to improve health & wellbeing.
👀🎧Watch now ➡️bit.ly/PHSpotlight
November 11, 2025 at 1:14 PM
📢Latest episode of PH Spotlight now out!
In it we hear from former Director of Public Health for @newhamcouncil.bsky.social @jasonstrelitz.bsky.social who reflects on the pandemic & the importance of working with communities to improve health & wellbeing.
👀🎧Watch now ➡️bit.ly/PHSpotlight
In it we hear from former Director of Public Health for @newhamcouncil.bsky.social @jasonstrelitz.bsky.social who reflects on the pandemic & the importance of working with communities to improve health & wellbeing.
👀🎧Watch now ➡️bit.ly/PHSpotlight
📢Our weekly round up of consultations is now available to download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan
November 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
📢Our weekly round up of consultations is now available to download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan
APDH Vice President Alice Wiseman has contributed to a new report from @ias.org.uk which sets out clear recommendations for how to:
▶️1/2 prevalence of risky drinking
▶️⬆️proportion of people accessing alcohol treatment
▶️⬇️deaths caused by alcohol
👀➡️bit.ly/3Lw7X0w
▶️1/2 prevalence of risky drinking
▶️⬆️proportion of people accessing alcohol treatment
▶️⬇️deaths caused by alcohol
👀➡️bit.ly/3Lw7X0w
November 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
APDH Vice President Alice Wiseman has contributed to a new report from @ias.org.uk which sets out clear recommendations for how to:
▶️1/2 prevalence of risky drinking
▶️⬆️proportion of people accessing alcohol treatment
▶️⬇️deaths caused by alcohol
👀➡️bit.ly/3Lw7X0w
▶️1/2 prevalence of risky drinking
▶️⬆️proportion of people accessing alcohol treatment
▶️⬇️deaths caused by alcohol
👀➡️bit.ly/3Lw7X0w
Alcohol causes almost 1 in 25 new cancer cases and leads to over 1 million 🏥admissions every year.
Current proposals for licensing reform focus on economic growth.
👀Read why we are calling for Public Health to be included as a licensing objective➡️bit.ly/498zOh0
Current proposals for licensing reform focus on economic growth.
👀Read why we are calling for Public Health to be included as a licensing objective➡️bit.ly/498zOh0
November 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Alcohol causes almost 1 in 25 new cancer cases and leads to over 1 million 🏥admissions every year.
Current proposals for licensing reform focus on economic growth.
👀Read why we are calling for Public Health to be included as a licensing objective➡️bit.ly/498zOh0
Current proposals for licensing reform focus on economic growth.
👀Read why we are calling for Public Health to be included as a licensing objective➡️bit.ly/498zOh0
Only 10-20% of health & wellbeing is determined by access to traditional health services. The rest is shaped by other factors like 🏘️ 💷 🎓 🌲 & 🚗.
The 10 Year Workforce Plan must look beyond the NHS & include the public health workforce.
👀 Read in full ➡️ bit.ly/3XgLG9n
The 10 Year Workforce Plan must look beyond the NHS & include the public health workforce.
👀 Read in full ➡️ bit.ly/3XgLG9n
November 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Only 10-20% of health & wellbeing is determined by access to traditional health services. The rest is shaped by other factors like 🏘️ 💷 🎓 🌲 & 🚗.
The 10 Year Workforce Plan must look beyond the NHS & include the public health workforce.
👀 Read in full ➡️ bit.ly/3XgLG9n
The 10 Year Workforce Plan must look beyond the NHS & include the public health workforce.
👀 Read in full ➡️ bit.ly/3XgLG9n
We shouldn't have to wear a hazmat suit to stay healthy in our homes.
To improve the health & wellbeing of EVERYone - regardless of how much money they have - health must be considered in EVERY decision, by EVERY Government department.
#MakeHealthEqual @healthequals.bsky.social
To improve the health & wellbeing of EVERYone - regardless of how much money they have - health must be considered in EVERY decision, by EVERY Government department.
#MakeHealthEqual @healthequals.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM
We shouldn't have to wear a hazmat suit to stay healthy in our homes.
To improve the health & wellbeing of EVERYone - regardless of how much money they have - health must be considered in EVERY decision, by EVERY Government department.
#MakeHealthEqual @healthequals.bsky.social
To improve the health & wellbeing of EVERYone - regardless of how much money they have - health must be considered in EVERY decision, by EVERY Government department.
#MakeHealthEqual @healthequals.bsky.social
15 million people in the UK live in homes with issues like damp, mould or cold with people from lowest income households 2x as likely to be impacted.
47% of people living in these homes have experienced ill-health with symptoms inc. respiratory, cardiovascular & depression.
47% of people living in these homes have experienced ill-health with symptoms inc. respiratory, cardiovascular & depression.
November 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM
15 million people in the UK live in homes with issues like damp, mould or cold with people from lowest income households 2x as likely to be impacted.
47% of people living in these homes have experienced ill-health with symptoms inc. respiratory, cardiovascular & depression.
47% of people living in these homes have experienced ill-health with symptoms inc. respiratory, cardiovascular & depression.
In this clip from next week's episode of PH Spotlight, made together with Panoramic Associates, former Director of Public Health for Newham, @jasonstrelitz.bsky.social explains how important working with a wide range of partners is in improving health and wellbeing for local communities.
November 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
In this clip from next week's episode of PH Spotlight, made together with Panoramic Associates, former Director of Public Health for Newham, @jasonstrelitz.bsky.social explains how important working with a wide range of partners is in improving health and wellbeing for local communities.
📢Our weekly round up of consultations is now available to download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan
November 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
📢Our weekly round up of consultations is now available to download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan
In this month's member blog, Julia Weldon, ADPH Alumna, reflects on her experiences as a Director of Public Health and the and the key events that led her into public health.
Read the full blog here➡️ bit.ly/4nzwUFm
Read the full blog here➡️ bit.ly/4nzwUFm
November 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
In this month's member blog, Julia Weldon, ADPH Alumna, reflects on her experiences as a Director of Public Health and the and the key events that led her into public health.
Read the full blog here➡️ bit.ly/4nzwUFm
Read the full blog here➡️ bit.ly/4nzwUFm
As #BlackHistoryMonth comes to and end, we celebrate the work of Dr Aggrey Burkey who has had a profound impact on #PublicHealth and our understanding of how discrimination affects health and wellbeing. #PowerAndPride25 @blackhistorymonth.org.uk
👀Read in full ➡️bit.ly/ADPHBHM25
👀Read in full ➡️bit.ly/ADPHBHM25
October 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
As #BlackHistoryMonth comes to and end, we celebrate the work of Dr Aggrey Burkey who has had a profound impact on #PublicHealth and our understanding of how discrimination affects health and wellbeing. #PowerAndPride25 @blackhistorymonth.org.uk
👀Read in full ➡️bit.ly/ADPHBHM25
👀Read in full ➡️bit.ly/ADPHBHM25
📢We are delighted to announce the addition of @phiuk.bsky.social to our list of sponsors for the #ADPHConf25.
🙏Thank you HCRG @nihr.bsky.social Panoramic Associates Penna @intelligenthealth.bsky.social @phiuk.bsky.social!
🙏Thank you HCRG @nihr.bsky.social Panoramic Associates Penna @intelligenthealth.bsky.social @phiuk.bsky.social!
October 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
📢We are delighted to announce the addition of @phiuk.bsky.social to our list of sponsors for the #ADPHConf25.
🙏Thank you HCRG @nihr.bsky.social Panoramic Associates Penna @intelligenthealth.bsky.social @phiuk.bsky.social!
🙏Thank you HCRG @nihr.bsky.social Panoramic Associates Penna @intelligenthealth.bsky.social @phiuk.bsky.social!
Today, ADPH President @felly500.bsky.social Fell took to @newstatesman1913.bsky.social Future of Healthcare Conference podium to talk about the role policy has in tackling the root causes of poor health through shaping the wider determinants of health like poverty, housing, transport & air quality.
October 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Today, ADPH President @felly500.bsky.social Fell took to @newstatesman1913.bsky.social Future of Healthcare Conference podium to talk about the role policy has in tackling the root causes of poor health through shaping the wider determinants of health like poverty, housing, transport & air quality.
🎙️Catch up on the latest episode of our video podcast, made with Panoramic Associates, which features Katrina Stephens, Director of Public Health for Westmorland and Furness.
🎧👀listen and watch now➡️http://bit.ly/PHSpotlight.
🎧👀listen and watch now➡️http://bit.ly/PHSpotlight.
October 28, 2025 at 11:35 AM
🎙️Catch up on the latest episode of our video podcast, made with Panoramic Associates, which features Katrina Stephens, Director of Public Health for Westmorland and Furness.
🎧👀listen and watch now➡️http://bit.ly/PHSpotlight.
🎧👀listen and watch now➡️http://bit.ly/PHSpotlight.
📢Our weekly round up of consultations is now available to download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan
October 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
📢Our weekly round up of consultations is now available to download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan
On Monday, the Tobacco & Vapes Bill reaches the Committee stage in the @houseoflords.parliament.uk .
Smoking kills 64,000 people in the UK every year, including infants & children.
Every day, 350 young people start smoking regularly
🚭It is vital the Bill is passed without further delay.
Smoking kills 64,000 people in the UK every year, including infants & children.
Every day, 350 young people start smoking regularly
🚭It is vital the Bill is passed without further delay.
October 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM
On Monday, the Tobacco & Vapes Bill reaches the Committee stage in the @houseoflords.parliament.uk .
Smoking kills 64,000 people in the UK every year, including infants & children.
Every day, 350 young people start smoking regularly
🚭It is vital the Bill is passed without further delay.
Smoking kills 64,000 people in the UK every year, including infants & children.
Every day, 350 young people start smoking regularly
🚭It is vital the Bill is passed without further delay.
🎙️The latest episode of our video podcast, made with Panoramic Associates and featuring Katrina Stephens, Director of Public Health for Westmorland and Furness is now available to download ➡️bit.ly/PHSpotlight.
October 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
🎙️The latest episode of our video podcast, made with Panoramic Associates and featuring Katrina Stephens, Director of Public Health for Westmorland and Furness is now available to download ➡️bit.ly/PHSpotlight.
🗓️Just under 5 weeks to go until our Annual Conference!
📢We are delighted to announce @nihr.bsky.social and @intelligenthealth.bsky.social will be joining us on the day as sponsors, alongside HCRG Care Group, Panoramic Associates and Penna.
#ADPHConf25
📢We are delighted to announce @nihr.bsky.social and @intelligenthealth.bsky.social will be joining us on the day as sponsors, alongside HCRG Care Group, Panoramic Associates and Penna.
#ADPHConf25
October 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM
🗓️Just under 5 weeks to go until our Annual Conference!
📢We are delighted to announce @nihr.bsky.social and @intelligenthealth.bsky.social will be joining us on the day as sponsors, alongside HCRG Care Group, Panoramic Associates and Penna.
#ADPHConf25
📢We are delighted to announce @nihr.bsky.social and @intelligenthealth.bsky.social will be joining us on the day as sponsors, alongside HCRG Care Group, Panoramic Associates and Penna.
#ADPHConf25
📢Our weekly round up of consultations is now available to download ➡️bit.ly/phconsultationscan
October 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
📢Our weekly round up of consultations is now available to download ➡️bit.ly/phconsultationscan