"Lots of what we are trying to achieve ... can't be done by ourselves in an ivory tower."
Hear more from Charlotte Pavitt, Director of Public Health @bracknellforest.bsky.social, in next week's Public Health Spotlight, our video podcast made with Panoramic Associates.
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🎉 Yesterday, the Tobacco & Vapes Bill completed its passage through the House of Lords🎉
The Bill will save lives, protect future generations from becoming addicted to a uniquely lethal product & give freedom to live a healthier life to the 88% of people who don’t smoke.
We agree with Prof Sir Chris Whitty, England's Chief Medical Officer - relying on weight loss drugs to tackle rising obesity rates is not the answer.
Instead of relying on treatment, we need to first focus on preventing obesity.
➡️ Read more about what we say: bit.ly/4bdUbIL
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Leading up to #IWD2026, we’re celebrating the women who've shaped, & continue to shape, public health.💡From advocating for healthy living environments to protecting communities from disease, women have long been at the forefront of creating healthier communities.
➡️ Read more: bit.ly/4su0krh
As the historic Tobacco & Vapes Bill continues its progress through parliament, @lisamcnally.bsky.social, Director of Public Health for Worcestershire County Council, shares what this landmark legislation could mean for future generations.
Explore our full response ➡️ bit.ly/3PiTzdB
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Uptake of the HPV vaccine across the country is below the level needed to meet the Governments goal of eliminating cervical cancer by 2040. Directors of Public Health know their communities & work to break down the barriers people can face accessing vaccines. ➡️ Learn about their role: bit.ly/4cKZySv
On #WorldObesityDay, we’re highlighting the urgent need for environments that make healthy choices accessible to everyone.
➡️ Proud to have signed this letter organised by @foodfoundation.bsky.social & @green-alliance.org.uk calling for the introduction of a Good Food Bill.
Congratulations & welcome to @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social on her appointment as the new Minister for Public Health and Prevention. We look forward to working with her to help deliver the Government's ambition of creating a healthier nation where people are able to live healthier lives for longer.
In the UK, the equivalent of around 30,000 deaths and over 20,000 hospital admissions are estimated to be attributed to air pollution.
👀 Read our submission to the Environmental Audit Committee’s inquiry on air pollution ➡️ bit.ly/4aNaw8C
Our weekly summary of consultations is now available to read or download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan
In this month's member blog, Siobhan Farmer, Director of Public Health for Gloucestershire, highlights why recognising the people and lived experiences behind the data is essential to driving change.
Read the full blog here➡️ bit.ly/401PKMf
To mark #LGBTplusHM26, we examine the unacceptable difference in health outcomes experienced by the LGBT+ community - and the role Directors of Public Health play in addressing them.
👀 Read in full ➡️ www.adph.org.uk/2026/02/lgbt-history-month/
Following his keynote speech at this week's @local.gov.uk/ADPH public health conference, ADPH President @felly500.bsky.social writes about the pivotal role local government has in improving the nation's health & why that isn't the same as reducing demand on healthcare.
👀 Read now ➡️ bit.ly/4aUc7s2
As we close the 2026 ADPH & @local.gov.uk conference, we thank everyone who contributed to these important conversations.👏 Over the last 3 days, we explored innovative approaches to policy & practice. This shared thinking has truly created a clearer path toward achieving better health for all. 💡
Another great afternoon session at the ADPH &
@local.gov.uk conference, chaired by Ansaf Azhar, ADPH Board Member and Director of Public Health for @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social, talking about building workforce capacity & collaboration between planning & public health teams. 🤝
ADPH President @felly500.bsky.social has closed the morning session of day 3 of our conference held in partnership with @local.gov.uk, where he highlighted the need to recognise that health is not the same as healthcare.
👀 Look out for Greg's monthly blog for more highlights from today's session.
Day 3 of the ADPH & @local.gov.uk conference opened with preparing for the Tobacco & Vapes Bill, featuring a case study from @freshsmokefree.bsky.social on their tobacco control programme delivered in partnership with ADPH North East, local authorities & Integrated Care Boards across the region.
That’s a wrap on day two of the @local.gov.uk & ADPH conference. We explored how policy can reduce the unacceptable difference in health outcomes, from planning tools that are shaping healthier food environments to approaches boosting school attendance.💡
👀 Join us tomorrow for our final sessions.
To end day 2 of the @local.gov.uk & ADPH conference, Sally Cartwright, Director of Public Health for Cambridgeshire County Council, led a session on the barriers children with special educational needs face in accessing schools & shared examples from Cambridge where practice has boosted attendance.
Today at the @local.gov.uk & ADPH conference, @sarahperman.bsky.social, ADPH Policy Lead for Obesity & Director of Public Health for @hertscc.bsky.social, leads the conversation on how planning can be used to create healthy safe spaces, drawing on examples from Hertfordshire's planning framework.💡
📣The 2026 Local Government Chronicle Awards shortlist has been announced.
🎉Congratulations to all our members & their teams shortlisted, including @lisamcnally.bsky.social, Director of Public Health for Worcestershire County Council who has been shortlisted for Outstanding Individual Contribution.
📣 Day 2 of our annual public health conference, held in partnership with @local.gov.uk, has started with a look at the possible impact of devolution on health.
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👏 A great start to our joint #PublicHealth conference with @local.gov.uk, hearing from industry leaders from across England as we explore the key opportunities & pressures across our communities & system, from tackling the gap in health outcomes for children to delivering on neighbourhood care. 🧠
Another great session at the @local.gov.uk & ADPH #PublicHealth conference, where @sarahiweld.bsky.social, ADPH Policy Co‑lead for Workforce & Funding, & Director of Public Health for South Gloucestershire Council, led a discussion on how health data can be used to strengthen decision-making.💡
📣The latest episode of our video podcast, made with Panoramic Associates, is now available.
This time, we hear from Mike Sandys on his previous roles and what inspired him to become Director of Public Health for Leicestershire & Rutland County Councils.
🎧 👀Listen/ watch now ➡️ bit.ly/PHSpotlight
In a powerful session chaired by @wisemanalice.bsky.social, ADPH Vice President & Director of Public Health for @gatesheadcouncil.bsky.social, the ADPH & @local.gov.uk conference heard examples of the actions local authorities can take to close the unacceptable gap in health outcomes for children.
We kicked off the first session of this year’s
@local.gov.uk and ADPH conference, with ADPH Board member Prof Matthew Ashton, Director of Public Health @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social, sharing insights on how public health & local government can help drive forward neighbourhood care. 💡
Our weekly summary of consultations is now available to read or download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan
👀 Catch up on what we've been up to in February by downloading this month's edition of eDPH ➡️ bit.ly/adpheDPH
Proud to have signed @aha-uk.bsky.social letter to the First Minister and Deputy First Minister in Northern Ireland calling for urgent action on alcohol harm, inc Minimum Unit Pricing alongside action on labelling, alcohol duty & treatment access ➡️ bit.ly/4s19afV
