Dr Matt
@drmatt.bsky.social
Public health specialist. He/him. Geeky for medical stuff, science and board games. Mostly here for dog gifs. Posting in a personal capacity.
Every time I travel by rail in the UK.
November 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Every time I travel by rail in the UK.
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Our keynote speaker Lord Filkin has addressed #ADPHConf25 telling Directors of Public Health that they are "the change leaders" for population health.
November 21, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Our keynote speaker Lord Filkin has addressed #ADPHConf25 telling Directors of Public Health that they are "the change leaders" for population health.
I got to go on a work field trip this week to learn about the thing in the picture (amongst other things), drove over one of the most difficult roads in Britain by accident, and am now in London for the @adphuk.bsky.social conference. I love working in Public Health.
November 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I got to go on a work field trip this week to learn about the thing in the picture (amongst other things), drove over one of the most difficult roads in Britain by accident, and am now in London for the @adphuk.bsky.social conference. I love working in Public Health.
Delighted to see coverage of our approach - especially the emphasis on prevention and tackling the social determinants of health.
Public health plan to 'reduce avoidable illness' on Isle of Man
A new five-year strategy outlines plans to
www.bbc.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Delighted to see coverage of our approach - especially the emphasis on prevention and tackling the social determinants of health.
Watching the Snake Race heats at the 54th Annual World Tin Bath Championships
September 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Watching the Snake Race heats at the 54th Annual World Tin Bath Championships
Some work days afford an amazing view
August 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Some work days afford an amazing view
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Free RPG Day? Try FREE RPGS ALL THE TIME FOREVER rowanrookanddecard.com/free-rpg-day...
Free RPG Day? Try Free RPG FOREVER! - Rowan, Rook and Decard
It’s Free RPG Day on 21st June! It’s happening at a game store near you! There’s so much cool stuff in the big box of goodies this year! Notably, there’s nothing from us in there, for two reasons. 1....
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June 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Free RPG Day? Try FREE RPGS ALL THE TIME FOREVER rowanrookanddecard.com/free-rpg-day...
Monument to the Unknown Bureaucrat
May 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Monument to the Unknown Bureaucrat
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right winger getting cancelled vs. trans person getting cancelled
April 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM
right winger getting cancelled vs. trans person getting cancelled
If you see this, post a photo from your device, no explanation
March 12, 2025 at 8:23 PM
If you see this, post a photo from your device, no explanation
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Men only want one thing and it's to be sillouetted by the moon as we unveil the fruition of our dark machinations.
January 15, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Men only want one thing and it's to be sillouetted by the moon as we unveil the fruition of our dark machinations.
He’s right, and I’ve been saying the same for years. However until this gets through to chief execs and leadership teams headway will not be made. DsPH want to work in this way as it’s not just better for our residents, but more cost effective as well. Culture and hierarchy need to enable, not block
JVT says "councils did the hard yards during covid but their PH role is undermined by financial crisis" 👇
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‘Public health should run through everything a council does’
JVT tells LGC councils ‘did the hard yards’ during covid but their public health role is undermined ...
lgcplus.com
December 9, 2024 at 5:44 PM
He’s right, and I’ve been saying the same for years. However until this gets through to chief execs and leadership teams headway will not be made. DsPH want to work in this way as it’s not just better for our residents, but more cost effective as well. Culture and hierarchy need to enable, not block
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relatable www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/1...
December 4, 2024 at 12:58 PM
relatable www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/1...
From an emergency planning and preparedness perspective - individual households being prepared for 72hrs without services isn’t a bad move. Severe flooding could knock out water. Electrical faults could knock out power etc.
Do you have 72hrs worth of food and water? Do you have an emergency plan?
Do you have 72hrs worth of food and water? Do you have an emergency plan?
‘Would you survive 72 hours?’ Germany and the Nordic countries prepare citizens for possible war
‘Would you survive 72 hours?’ Germany and the Nordic countries prepare citizens for possible war
Apps and booklets are offering advice on how to build a bunker, stockpile food and live without electricity in case the worst happens
Germany is developing an app to help people locate the nearest bunker in the event of attack. Sweden is distributing a…
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2024 at 5:44 AM
From an emergency planning and preparedness perspective - individual households being prepared for 72hrs without services isn’t a bad move. Severe flooding could knock out water. Electrical faults could knock out power etc.
Do you have 72hrs worth of food and water? Do you have an emergency plan?
Do you have 72hrs worth of food and water? Do you have an emergency plan?
#ADPHConf2024 interesting to hear the policy context, the reassuring noises about the public health grant etc. however, both policy context and money are levers for us to improve public health, however DPH ability to influence decision making is key. This can be made very difficult in local gov. 1/2
November 22, 2024 at 11:43 AM
#ADPHConf2024 interesting to hear the policy context, the reassuring noises about the public health grant etc. however, both policy context and money are levers for us to improve public health, however DPH ability to influence decision making is key. This can be made very difficult in local gov. 1/2
#ADPHConf2024
UK economy will not be sustainable in the future if the current disease burden remains proportionally the same or worsens. Inequalities drive this; opportunities to intervene on starting well and working well through prevention, behaviour change and environment.
UK economy will not be sustainable in the future if the current disease burden remains proportionally the same or worsens. Inequalities drive this; opportunities to intervene on starting well and working well through prevention, behaviour change and environment.
November 22, 2024 at 11:20 AM
#ADPHConf2024
UK economy will not be sustainable in the future if the current disease burden remains proportionally the same or worsens. Inequalities drive this; opportunities to intervene on starting well and working well through prevention, behaviour change and environment.
UK economy will not be sustainable in the future if the current disease burden remains proportionally the same or worsens. Inequalities drive this; opportunities to intervene on starting well and working well through prevention, behaviour change and environment.
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Hearing from Andrew Gwynne, Minister for Public Health and Prevention on the governments health mission and action to reduce the gap in healthy life expectancy speaking at #ADPHConf24
November 22, 2024 at 11:06 AM
Hearing from Andrew Gwynne, Minister for Public Health and Prevention on the governments health mission and action to reduce the gap in healthy life expectancy speaking at #ADPHConf24
#ADPHConf24 Andrew Gwynne, minister for public health and prevention emphasising the gap in healthy life expectancy as an inequity and the importance of the role of Directors of Public Health in tackling the causes of this disparity. Desire to make this generation of children the healthiest.
November 22, 2024 at 11:02 AM
#ADPHConf24 Andrew Gwynne, minister for public health and prevention emphasising the gap in healthy life expectancy as an inequity and the importance of the role of Directors of Public Health in tackling the causes of this disparity. Desire to make this generation of children the healthiest.
Dan’s book on nerve agents is a really engaging and interesting read as well as being the resident expert on which is a lectern and which is a podium.
Reminder to new followers: I’m your first port of call for information on chemical weapons and chemical warfare
November 17, 2024 at 9:22 PM
Dan’s book on nerve agents is a really engaging and interesting read as well as being the resident expert on which is a lectern and which is a podium.
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Been adding PH folks to the UK PUBLIC HEALTH Starter Pack all weekend ⤵️
I am still finding new people to add and people keep joining, so please keep suggesting adds ✨
go.bsky.app/Tuf8yqX
I am still finding new people to add and people keep joining, so please keep suggesting adds ✨
go.bsky.app/Tuf8yqX
November 17, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Been adding PH folks to the UK PUBLIC HEALTH Starter Pack all weekend ⤵️
I am still finding new people to add and people keep joining, so please keep suggesting adds ✨
go.bsky.app/Tuf8yqX
I am still finding new people to add and people keep joining, so please keep suggesting adds ✨
go.bsky.app/Tuf8yqX
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I couldn't find one so thought I'd get a commercial determinants of health starter pack going. Please suggest people to add or ask to be added!
go.bsky.app/6nKKEeh
go.bsky.app/6nKKEeh
November 17, 2024 at 9:09 PM