Huge congratulations to Prof Kat Smith (Co-Lead, Scottish Health Equity Research Unit, @ScotHealthEq), Clare Bambra and Julia Lynch on winning the Richard Titmuss Book Award for "Getting Better"! 🎉 Free to read open access: policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/getting-better

Getting Better

Getting Better - The Policy and Politics of Reducing Health Inequalities; Where someone lives can have devastating impact on the quality of care they receive. This book demonstrates that reducing heal...

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THIS FRIDAY join us for conversation, debate, and questions on health rights and social justice. Note: free tea & coffee followed by wine 📚🍶 SIGN UP NOW ON EVENTBRITE

Centre for Health Policy@centrehealthpolicy.bsky.social · 11mo ago

📖CHP BOOK LAUNCH: Advancing Health Rights and Tackling Inequalities Join us 4-5:30 19.9.25 for a conversation interrogating the intersection of health, rights, and social justice. ⚖️ Tickets: tinyurl.com/ynvf2hj8

📖CHP BOOK LAUNCH: Advancing Health Rights and Tackling Inequalities Join us 4-5:30 19.9.25 for a conversation interrogating the intersection of health, rights, and social justice. ⚖️ Tickets: tinyurl.com/ynvf2hj8

Register for our webinar with Africa CDC 3/6/25 “Championing a Critical Paradigm Shift Within the African Health Research Ecosystem” 12:00-13:00 BST 🌍 🔜Toward patient-centred, local priority-driven, impact-focused African-led, sustainable and locally relevant health research tinyurl.com/2sbekmeb

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The African continent, home to about 20% of global population faces a unique and complex health landscape characterized by the highest burden of diseases exacerbated by economic, social, and politic...

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It's publication day for Getting Better! policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/getting-better It has been, once again, an absolute joy to work with @profkatsmith.bsky.social and @profbambra.bsky.social on this book.

Kat Smith@profkatsmith.bsky.social · last yr.

New book policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/getting-better with @profbambra.bsky.social & @jlynch13.bsky.social out today takes atypical approach to exploring evidence for reducing health inequalities by focusing on learning from 4 international case studies: Brazil, England, Germany & USA 1/4

Our book comes hot on the heels of another involving Strathclyde Centre for Health Policy members: bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/monobook/boo... by Anuj Kapilashrami, Neil Quinn & Abhijit Das was out just last month. Follow @centrehealthpolicy.bsky.social for upcoming events to discuss both 4/4

Looking forward to my first visit to Strathclyde and @centrehealthpolicy.bsky.social‬ next week

Centre for Health Policy@centrehealthpolicy.bsky.social · last yr.

We are hosting a book launch for “Getting Better” at the University of Strathclyde on 29th May. Debs Shipton joins award-winning authors @profbambra.bsky.social, @jlynch13.bsky.social, & @profkatsmith.bsky.social for discussion on health inequalities and Q&A 📚 Tickets: tinyurl.com/cp8bkxrv

🗣️The symposium at the institute for Social Science Research (ISSR) at UQ facilitated discussions on embedding research partnerships. Prof Lisa McDaid’s blog explores how central these relationships are for social impact; a sustainable, fair, & just society. READ HERE tinyurl.com/ydepeex2

🤝Research partnerships can transform how we tackle health inequalities- but only when grounded in trust, shared goals, & real world focus🤝 Read more in Prof Shona Hilton’s blog on embedding research partnerships for real-world change HERE tinyurl.com/ymmf66v3

Not long now until this month’s exciting CHP book launch. Get your free ticket now ⭐️

Centre for Health Policy@centrehealthpolicy.bsky.social · last yr.

We are hosting a book launch for “Getting Better” at the University of Strathclyde on 29th May. Debs Shipton joins award-winning authors @profbambra.bsky.social, @jlynch13.bsky.social, & @profkatsmith.bsky.social for discussion on health inequalities and Q&A 📚 Tickets: tinyurl.com/cp8bkxrv

A lovely end to the working week exploring the identity, vision, and story of CHP in picturesque settings. Learning to listen is as important as learning to tell stories. Huge thanks to Jane Nash from Narativ London for facilitating these discussions.

We are hosting a book launch for “Getting Better” at the University of Strathclyde on 29th May. Debs Shipton joins award-winning authors @profbambra.bsky.social, @jlynch13.bsky.social, & @profkatsmith.bsky.social for discussion on health inequalities and Q&A 📚 Tickets: tinyurl.com/cp8bkxrv

⚖️Balancing Work, Family, and Care Responsibilities⚖️ @francescafiori.bsky.social and Edward Pomeroy explore the dynamics which shape the provision of informal care from adult children towards their parents. 🔸Read the blog: tinyurl.com/mt36j9un 🔹Read the paper: tinyurl.com/yc2wybm9

📢Witness seminars don't just create valuable data - they also act as a space for debate, challenge, and reflection. Learn more through our CHP blog by @profellenstu.bsky.social: "expanding methods for social policy research and engagement" tinyurl.com/mry3hmm5

NEW CHP BLOG by Sepinoud Siavoshi, Julia Rodgers, and Prof Patrick Fafard. 'Navigating Independence and Influence: The Role of Chief Medical Officers in the UK and Canada' 🇨🇦🇬🇧 tinyurl.com/34x7p2p9

Kat Smith@profkatsmith.bsky.social · last yr.

What does the role of Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) entail, and what challenges do they face? New @centrehealthpolicy.bsky.social blog, exploring CMO role in Canada and the UK ✒️ 📖 ➡️ lnkd.in/g-TgZq8Z 🔎 For a deeper dive into the way the role of CMOs has evolved across the devolved UK: bit.ly/CMOUK

Our newest blog by Dr Nicola Cogan: Frontline workers face immense mental health challenges. Sentinel, a co-created digital tool, offers 24/7 confidential support to address trauma and reduce stigma. A game-changer in mental health care. Read more: www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/c...

Two new research jobs with a health inequalities focus currently being advertised at Strathclyde @centrehealthpolicy.bsky.social - both would suit qualitative researchers who like working in large, cross-disciplinary teams, who also enjoy community engagement and policy engagement. Thread 1/3

It was great to see such engagement at the Social Murder? book launch last week; many thanks to the authors and panel Make sure to follow our social media to keep up to date with future events. We’re already gearing up for 2025!

New CHP blog! @deedeedelaney.bsky.social provides an insight into Scottish law and policy surrounding parenthood and children. Her research finds a disconnect between policy and law in Scotland, and lived experiences of parents and access to support. Read the full blog here: tinyurl.com/5n98ytpu

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"Social Murder? Austerity and Life Expectancy in the UK" Centre for Health Policy Book Discussion

The event will involve an introduction to the book by Gerry and David, followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A.

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Centre for Health Policy@centrehealthpolicy.bsky.social · 2y ago

Less than 2 weeks to go before the launch of “Social Murder?”! Don’t forget to sign up for the (free) event through our eventbrite link tinyurl.com/283rh55k 📖🎉

Less than 2 weeks to go before the launch of “Social Murder?”! Don’t forget to sign up for the (free) event through our eventbrite link tinyurl.com/283rh55k 📖🎉

@profkatsmith.bsky.social, @pfafard.bsky.social, Anna Macintyre& Margaret MacAulay explore the role of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in the UK and the potential tensions arising from their dual status: ‘independent’ science advisors and senior civil servants in their open access paper bit.ly/CMOUK

Chief medical officers in the United Kingdom: maintaining ‘independence’ inside government

AbstractBackground. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO), one of the UK’s most senior public health leadership roles, was crucial in supporting policymakers in

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Reminder of our upcoming event 2/12/24 4:30-6pm! tinyurl.com/283rh55k

"Social Murder? Austerity and Life Expectancy in the UK" Centre for Health Policy Book Discussion

The event will involve an introduction to the book by Gerry and David, followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A.

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Centre for Health Policy@centrehealthpolicy.bsky.social · 2y ago

⭐BOOK LAUNCH⭐ Hear from the authors of 'Social Murder' - David Walsh & Gerry McCartney - and engage with expert discussion about the impact of austerity on life expectancy in the UK. An informative event that shouldn't be missed. See you there Monday 2nd December! Eventbrite link in bio 👀

⭐BOOK LAUNCH⭐ Hear from the authors of 'Social Murder' - David Walsh & Gerry McCartney - and engage with expert discussion about the impact of austerity on life expectancy in the UK. An informative event that shouldn't be missed. See you there Monday 2nd December! Eventbrite link in bio 👀

Join us for a seminar and discussion about the role of oral history in understanding the health impacts of changes in Scotland's industrial landscape; with insights from Dr Lisa Garnham, Prof Arthur McIvor, and Dr @ymcfadden.bsky.social 🏭

Oops, didn't tag @profkatsmith.bsky.social correctly first time. Here's a wee thread about a new SIPHER report (Natalie Dewison, Kat Smith and me) on policy approaches to mental health in Scotland:

Ally Brown@allybrown.bsky.social · 2y ago

I'm delighted to introduce a new SIPHER report by Natalie Dewison, @profkatsmith and I, our 1st as part of new programme seeking a move towards a more preventive policy approach to mental health in Scotland. Here's a wee thread (BlueSky first 👍🏻) and link to PDF: www.gla.ac.uk/media/Media_...

🇪🇺 EU health policy now split across multiple departments, and MEPs aren’t happy. 🇪🇺 6commissioners now covering “important new efforts that are key to the public health and the pharma and biotech ecosystem” - MEP Stine Bosse @politico.eu @gasteinforum.bsky.social www.politico.eu/article/whos...

Who’s the real health commissioner?

Presented by MedTech Europe By RORY O’NEILL with HELEN COLLIS, MARI ECCLES, GIEDRE PESECKYTE, HANNE COKELAERE and CLAUDIA CHIAPPA PRESENTED BY View in your browser or listen to audio SNEAK PEEK — E…

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“It is truly Dickensian that small children are having to be in hospital, having a general anaesthetic, to have a tooth removed. And if you are living in a poorer area of our country that’s two and a half times more likely.” - @theasrstein.bsky.social at Labour conf www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

Labour calls for 'moral crusade' against 'Dickensian' horrors of dental system

Labour minister Stephen Kinnock has described the state of NHS dentistry as the most shocking thing he has uncovered since taking office and has called for a "moral crusade" for better teeth

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Age-old Q: Does it cost more/affect profitability to provide healthier food in food service retail environments? A: Mostly no, and in some cases it can result in favourable financial outcomes. Full results in this new systematic review led by Shaan Naughton onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

The change in food service costs associated with increasing the healthiness of ready‐to‐eat food provision: A systematic scoping review

Increasing the healthiness of food retail environments is an identified mechanism to help halt rising rates of diet-related non-communicable diseases. Previous studies on healthy food environment ado....

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This diagram is so clever! All the different disciplinary lenses for looking at airborne transmission of pathogens. 'Agnotology' = the study of uncertainty & doubt. I'd also add psychology. Thanks Mark Ungrin for finding. 🧪 #academicsky Follow @nousaerons.bsky.social whose diagram this is.