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UCL Health of the Public

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We are a virtual school bringing academic disciplines together to solve complex health problems. We work beyond disciplinary borders to improve health for all. ucl.ac.uk/health-of-public

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UCL Health of the Public@uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 4mo ago

What does it take to work in global mental health? According to our guest Parth Sharma: reflexivity, holding tension and rethinking how knowledge is shared. In the latest episode of Public Health Disrupted, we unpack why the future of global mental health needs new ways of thinking and learning.

UCL Health of the Public@uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 5mo ago

“Death is something that affects us all and by not talking about it we make it harder.” This brilliant episode of Public Health Disrupted delves into dying, dignity and the public health questions around how we care for people at the end of life. publichealthdisrupted.transistor.fm/episodes/epi...

Public Health Disrupted | Episode 4: Dignity, decency and dying

“Death is something that affects us all and by not talking about it we make it harder.” Death is not infinitely deferrable, yet the successes of traditional modern Western medicine in increasing li...

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Sue Ryder@sueryder.bsky.social · 5mo ago

When it comes to talking about death with family, over a third (37%) hold back because they don’t want to upset those closest to them. Download our free guide to help you speak to your loved ones about their wishes. sueryder.org/our-campaigns/death-deserves-better/guide/

Two people are talking while standing next to a black taxi with "The Cab Farewell" written on the side. The taxi is parked on a residential street. Text on the image reads, "47% of people find it easier to open up to professionals like cab drivers than to loved ones."
UCL Health Humanities Centre@uclhhcentre.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Should disadvantaged patients have higher priority on medical waiting lists? Johann Go @uclgbsh.bsky.social will introduce an ethical framework for waiting list design in healthcare & explain how this helps reflect on this question. 📅14 May 6:15pm @ucl-ias.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

Should disadvantaged patients have higher priority on medical waiting lists?

Join this Health Humanities Seminar with Johann Go (Global Business School for Health, UCL), who will introduce an ethical framework for thinking about waiting list design in healthcare and explain ho...

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UCL Health of the Public@uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 7mo ago

You're invited to the UCL Health of the Public Symposium 2026! Join us on 29 April, where we will explore the theme, 'Transforming Health: From Sickness to Prevention'. Join us in-person at UCL or online. Book your place: health-of-public-2026-symposium.eventbrite.co.uk?aff=SM

UCL Health of the Public Symposium 2026

Join us on 29 April as we focus on strengthening prevention across public health.

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UCL Health of the Public@uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 8mo ago

“By bringing cross‑disciplinary public health research insights directly into policy and practice, alongside our colleagues in OHID and City Hall, we will work hard to make a positive change in health outcomes in the capital" - Prof Graham Hart, Director, UCL Health of the Public.

UCL Public Policy@uclpublicpolicy.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Announcing our Ten 2026 UCL Policy Fellows, who’ll be placed from Feb–July with OHID, City Hall and the boroughs of Camden, Islington and Newham. Read more: https://bit.ly/3NEEaDO Stay tuned for more updates on their journey coming soon!