Today in his first Labour conference speech, Andy Burnham detailed future plans to create a national care service. But what should this look like?

Public health has never been more important. That’s why from 5-9 October, we're celebrating #PublicHealthWorkforceWeek – a week dedicated to recognising everything the workforce does and supporting them to go further in their careers. 👉️ Get involved: www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/pub...

Vaccination uptake is declining across England. That's why ICE Creates is improving positive informed choice for vaccinations through their Better Conversations training. The programme has been nominated for an RSPH Health & Wellbeing Award 🎉

Join us tomorrow for an expert roundtable discussing the latest findings from our report on healthy hydration. The webinar will explore how to improve hydration behaviours, address barriers and take action. Book your free space now 👇️ www.rsph.org.uk/events/healt...

Healthy Hydration in the UK: Expert Roundtable and Briefing

Discover more from an expert panel about RSPH's upcoming report on Healthy Hydration

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Later this week we will be joined by leading voices from public health, academia, healthcare policy and industry to discuss the findings of our latest research into healthy hydration during a free webinar. Book your free space now 👇️ www.rsph.org.uk/events/healt...

Healthy Hydration in the UK: Expert Roundtable and Briefing

Discover more from an expert panel about RSPH's upcoming report on Healthy Hydration

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We're calling for water to be made the easy choice in everyday life 💧 Our new research found that many people do not prioritise health when choosing what to drink, 84% citing cost as an influencing factor. www.rsph.org.uk/news/rsph-ca...

RSPH calls for action to make water the easy choice in everyday life

Charity says action is needed on drinking water access, healthier drink environments and a Food and Drink Bill.

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On 13 October, we'll be joined by researchers for a fascinating webinar on creative public health. The webinar will discuss how collaborative community, cultural and nature-based activities can improve health inequalities across the UK. Book your free space 👇 www.rsph.org.uk/events/creat...

Mobilising community assets to tackle health inequalities

Exploring how creative activities can improve health inequalities across the UK.

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Taste and cost come before health in UK’s drink choices, our latest report has revealed. We’re calling for action on drinking water access, healthier drink environments and a new Food and Drink Bill to tackle the problem. www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/pub...

Brilliant new research by our member @rsph.bsky.social. Hydration matters and a lack of loos are forcing people to drink less water 💦

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Less than one in five people have easy access to public drinking fountains in the UK. That’s according to our latest report, which reveals stark inconsistencies in access to free drinking water across the UK 👀 👇️

Less than one in five people have easy access to public drinking fountains in the UK. That’s according to our latest report, which reveals stark inconsistencies in access to free drinking water across the UK 👀 👇️

Public health has never been more important. That’s why from 5-9 October, we're celebrating #PublicHealthWorkforceWeek – a week dedicated to recognising everything the workforce does and supporting them to go further in their careers. 👉️ Get involved: www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/pub...

We welcome the news that fresh fruit and vegetables, fibre and wholegrains will be given a boost in schools. Healthy habits start in childhood. Access to nutritious food supports children's health and improves academic attainment, having a lasting effect that goes well beyond the school gates.

Are you looking to develop your skills in reducing health inequalities and improving community health?🤝 We're looking for anyone working in neighbourhood health to take our public health training on 14 September. www.rsph.org.uk/events/healt...

Healthy hydration is fundamental to good health, but what is driving what the UK public chooses to drink? Join us on 24 September for a free webinar where we will be exploring the findings from our upcoming report on hydration trends. www.rsph.org.uk/events/healt...

Healthy Hydration in the UK: Expert Roundtable and Briefing

Discover more from an expert panel about RSPH's upcoming report on Healthy Hydration

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We are proud to announce that London will stage the 2030 World Congress on Public Health 🎉 RSPH will serve as the host organisation, bringing together the global public health community to tackle the health challenges of the next decade. www.rsph.org.uk/news/rsph-se...

RSPH selected to host 2030 WFPHA World Congress

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Haringey Council are addressing mental health inequalities through early intervention. By taking a life course approach, the Great Mental Health Programme delivers a set of initiatives that promote wellbeing and prevention. It has been nominated for an RSPH Health & Wellbeing Award 🌟

Lambeth Council are helping to put fruit and vegetables back on the menu 🍊 Their Fruit and Vegetables on Prescription programme gives weekly fruit and vegetable vouchers to residents to improve health and reduce inequalities. The project has been nominated for an RSPH Health & Wellbeing Award 🙌

The Well-being Clinic provides support for women experiencing mental health difficulties during pregnancy. The project, developed by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Sheffield City Council, has been nominated for an RSPH Health & Wellbeing Award 👏

Does your job improve and protect people's health? Then we want to hear from you! We want to find out more about the challenges the workforce face and what changes they believe would improve community health. Fill out our survey by 7 September at 17:00 👇️ forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...

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Tell us your thoughts about working in public health.

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Your postcode shouldn't determine your shelf life. But in the UK, it does. Depending on where you live, your life could be cut short by up to 18 years. That's not because of bad luck or individual choices alone. 🧵

Your postcode shouldn’t determine your Shelf Life. Right now, people in parts of the UK are living up to 18 years less than in others.

The early years of childhood are essential to building future health. But too often, children are left behind. To tackle this issue, Barnardo's set up the Children and Young People’s Health Equity Collaborative. The project has been nominated for an RSPH Health & Wellbeing Award 👏

"If the government wants to build a healthier future, it must recognise social care as a core part of the prevention infrastructure rather than solely a crisis response." Our CEO William Roberts shares thoughts in this important read in @Health-Service-Journal🔗 www.hsj.co.uk/workforce/so...

This month on the podcast, we speak to public health physician and epidemiologist Jonathan Pearson-Stuttard. Jonathan covers population health, alcohol, politics and why we should be talking about the drivers of health rather than the determinants. ➡️ Listen here: shows.acast.com/rsph-present...

Access to healthy food is a key building block to creating healthy habits that follow into adulthood. But new research has found that 24% of households with under-5s experience food poverty. Read our response ⬇️ www.pharmacy.biz/under-5-hous...

One in Four Households With Under-5s Faces Food Poverty

Research shows 24% of households with children under five are experiencing food poverty, raising fresh concerns over food insecurity in the UK.

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Communities Keeping Well is working with communities in Tower Hamlets to prevent long term health conditions. The programme works with eight neighbourhoods to reduce to co-design activities that improve health locally. The programme has been nominated for an RSPH Health & Wellbeing Award 💫

Last year, we published a report laying out how we can reform social care. Now, we have seen initial plans from the Prime Minister on how this might happen. www.gov.uk/government/n...

PM sets out new path to fix social care together: 29 July 2026

The Prime Minister has set out his commitment to end decades of political drift on social care and fix the system so that it gives people dignity, security and support when they need it most.

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North Bristol NHS Trust is reaching staff who often miss GP health screenings 🩺 By offering workplace-based health checks, the Trust targeted higher-risk groups and identified preventable conditions. The project has been nominated for an RSPH Health & Wellbeing Award.

A film produced by researchers from the Arthritis UK Primary Care Centre at Keele University is raising awareness of chronic pain. The project has been nominated for an RSPH Health & Wellbeing Award in the Arts and Health category.

We welcome Yvette Cooper as the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. It has never been more important to ensure that public health remains at the heart of policymaking. 🧵 👇️