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Nadia Inglis
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Director of Public Health, Walsall Council. Views are my own.
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BBC News - Betting machine gamblers 'offered perks' - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-3638...

Coral said it takes its commitments to responsible gambling "extremely seriously"

Maybe THIS is what they mean by "responsible gambling"......
Betting machine gamblers 'offered perks'
Betting shop gamblers are offered drinks and free bets to keep them on high stakes machines, staff tell the Victoria Derbyshire programme.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Congenital Syphilis: From Near-Elimination to Crisis
ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/abs/10.2...

dismantling PH infrastructure produced ⬆️ 937% increase in CS over 10yr

system failures:
- cyclical boom & bust £
- workforce deterioration
- fragmented surveillance
- disconnected health care systems
Congenital Syphilis: From Near-Elimination to Crisis | AJPH | Vol. Issue
This analytic essay examines the transformation of congenital syphilis (CS) in the United States from near-elimination to crisis. Drawing from the January 2025 Congenital Syphilis Summit in Atlanta, G...
ajph.aphapublications.org
October 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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👀Read our submission to HM Treasury ahead of next month's #autumnbudget ➡️ bit.ly/4hwbub7
October 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Results so stunningly clear they inspired this classic xkcd (xkcd.com/2400/):
September 1, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Great to spend this morning at Manor Farm Community Association for the launch of Active Black Country's Move Together campaign. Sun's out, and spirits were high this morning. Let's move, move Together! #movemore
May 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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A very good piece about what VE Day was actually like at a time when most people are a generation or two removed from living memory of the day: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My VE Day was nothing like our image of it today. I hope we can honour what it really meant | Sheila Hancock
Our street party tea was a muted celebration, full of uncertainty. Then, as now, we faced a long struggle towards a better world, says actor and writer Sheila Hancock
www.theguardian.com
May 3, 2025 at 2:07 PM
A powerful story of recovery 🙏 youtube.com/shorts/6y5jQ...
Kirsty's recovery story
YouTube video by WalsallCouncil
youtube.com
April 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Left unchecked, the alcohol harm crisis will only escalate further, placing an ever-greater burden on our healthcare system, economy and society. We know what works, and now is the time to act.

Find out more about our recommendations ➡️ bit.ly/4bR4Sj9
🚨 We are in the middle of an 'acute crisis' of alcohol harm, researchers say.

A new study shows a persistent rise in alcohol-specific deaths since 2020—3,911 more deaths than expected in just 2 years. Men and our most deprived communities are the hardest hit.

www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Trends in alcohol-specific deaths in England, 2001–22: an observational study
Alcohol-specific deaths in England remain high and increased after the COVID-19 pandemic. Policies should aim to reduce rates of alcohol consumption at the population level. Substantial investment is ...
www.thelancet.com
April 11, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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This is obv the food policy editipm, but in 5 mins explains the deep set problem at the heart of health in all policies

Followed by Dolly van Tulleken on the politics of change on this as described in Nourishing Britain

www.nesta.org.uk/report/nouri...
Nourishing Britain: a political manual for improving the nation’s health
Henry Dimbleby and Dr Dolly van Tulleken draw on interviews with former prime ministers and other key figures to offer practical advice and insights on how today’s politicians can tackle the UK’s obes...
www.nesta.org.uk
February 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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www.bmj.com/content/388/...

Ending gambling adverts could prevent harm to millions of adults and children in the UK

Very much this

Tell me why this isn't the most no brainer of no brainers!!

@profkevinfenton.bsky.social @endgamblingads.bsky.social
Ending gambling adverts could prevent harm to millions of adults and children in the UK
A phased approach to ending gambling advertising could reduce the damage caused by this health harming industry, write Kevin Fenton and Will Prochaska The harm caused by gambling in the UK is alarmi...
www.bmj.com
January 28, 2025 at 9:42 PM
This made me laugh out loud. Feel like I am doing OK at 46 now. Thanks Rita and Jennifer 🙏😂.
December 27, 2024 at 5:14 PM
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“Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together.” Brené Brown

🧡🧡🧡

#kindness

(Image by Joyfulsmolthings)
December 24, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Come and work with us in the West Mids 👇👇. Plenty of time to get your application in, in between present opening and health-giving walks 😊
www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/219223/c...
Consultant in Public Health - Sandwell Council House, Freeth St, Oldbury B69 3DB job with Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council | 219223
SMBC & ADPH WM are looking for a Consultant in Public Health
www.wmjobs.co.uk
December 24, 2024 at 6:21 PM
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In this month's Presidential blog, @felly500.bsky.social looks back at the progress made in 2024.

👀Read in full ➡️www.adph.org.uk/2024/12/the-year-thats-been/
December 20, 2024 at 9:38 AM
Please get vaccinated to protect yourself and our most vulnerable residents this Christmas, and to reduce the current pressure these viruses are placing on our health and care services. 🙏🌈
@UKHSA latest respiratory surveillance released.

1.flu positivity and hospitalisations rising fast - earlier than last year and exponential growth

2. RSV remains high but looks like it is close to peak - highest rates in children under 5.

3. COVID at low levels and stable.
December 8, 2024 at 12:10 PM
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New 2yr partnership between Public Health Scotland & @marmotihe.bsky.social will cover two strands of work: impactful areas for intervention to close #healthgaps, and how national & local organisations can work more effectively for greater impact on #healthequity bit.ly/4f8eur2
December 7, 2024 at 2:16 PM
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Got half the day to spare? The replies here are GOLD.
Just thinking about dad jokes I’ve made which have annoyed/embarrassed my children. For example in a restaurant I ordered a coke. The waitress asked if I wanted a pint or a half. I said “Better make it a half, I’m driving”. No one laughed, apart from me.
December 7, 2024 at 12:52 PM
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In an awards submission for Heineken 0.0, the company noted that:

“success of the Heineken 0.0 campaign has compounded growth for the brand overall in a shrinking market.”

Read Alcohol Action Ireland's blog on how the alcohol industry circumvents marketing ban.

alcoholireland.ie/all-publicit...
All publicity is good publicity for alcohol industry as it uses zero-alcohol products to circumvent public health rules - Alcohol Action Ireland
Introduction Alcohol is advertised to us in a variety of ways. Sponsorship at sports and music events, products promoted in our favourite movies and TV shows, and displays in shops to celebrate Valent...
alcoholireland.ie
December 3, 2024 at 12:09 PM
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36 yrs ago today #WorldAIDSDay was born. A time to remember those who have died of an AIDS-related illness & the loved ones who cared for them ❤️

#HIVawareness is still important. We must #EndTheStigma for people living with HIV & ensure that more people get tested, treated and prevent infection
December 1, 2024 at 7:17 AM