Read this important briefing from The Health Foundation on supporting local government to reduce harms from alcohol, unhealthy food and tobacco.

Its five key proposals include new licenses, powers to limit advertising and closer integration of planning and public health.

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Great to see the Foundation Programme in Public Health hosted in Barnsley get Royal Society for Public Health accreditation!
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'If Labour does form the next govt, as looks increasingly likely, it will need to act quickly and back up its talk about prevention.'

In a piece for The Fabian Society, William Roberts looks at the huge untapped potential in the wider public health workforce 🤝
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'Millions of people across the UK are positively contributing to health of the public through their jobs – sometimes without knowing it.'

Prevention is better than cure – and the wider public health workforce can help us get there, writes William Roberts
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Our journal Perspectives in Public Health is publishing a special issue showcasing achievements across the global tobacco control industry.

We're looking for article submission on subjects ranging from policy analysis to harm reduction and much more.

More info 👇

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We need to tackle issues around training, recognition and recruitment of both the specialist and non-specialist public workforce and, at the same time, commit to funding a sustainable, cohesive and comprehensive public health system.

We have partnered with Faculty of Public Health, Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) and RoySocMed to host this major event addressing poverty in the UK.

Its set to be an interesting and thought-provoking day with a range of expert speakers.

Book now 👉rsph.org.uk/event/tackling…

🚨 Just two days left! 🚨

Applications for the RSPH Health & Wellbeing awards end at 5pm on Friday, so make sure to get yours in before the deadline.

More info 👉 rsph.org.uk/membership/rsp…

We're pleased to launch the latest film in our Explained series, which looks at:

🫀Which CVDs alcohol causes
🍷Why studies suggest moderate drinking protects the heart
🏭How the industry tried to influence research

Ft. Prof Annie Britton @UCL UCL EPH

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How do we bring children to the forefront of the national conversation around public health?

RSPH CEO William Roberts will be sitting down with Dame Rachel de Souza on 23 May to discuss as part of our RSPH Sparks Debates Series.

Read more 👇

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The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will have its second reading in one week today.

66% of adults already support the legislation, so please contact your MP and urge them to vote for it.

For more information, read the Smokefree Action Coalition briefing: d2z8x79ef6cyvd.cloudfront.net/uploads/SFAC-s…

Tremendous to hear from ⁦Professor Chris Whitty⁩ on ⁦ASH⁩ webinar on Tobacco and Vapes Bill this morning. Second reading on Tuesday so if you want to let your MP know about your support now is the time!

In 7 days the Tobacco & Vapes Bill will have its 2nd reading.

In that time 2,450 young people will start 🚬 regularly.

Up to 1,225 will die because of their addiction.

Like the CMOs, we are urging MPs to vote for this life saving legislation. gov.uk/government/spe…

Just how big is the Wider Public Health Workforce?

We recently published a report calling for greater support for the sector, which included a revised figure from our previous estimate, so how and why did we make the change?

Read more 👇

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📢We're hiring! 📢

RSPH is looking for a new Head of Policy and Public Affairs to join the team.

The role will play a key part in shaping the direction of our policy, research and public affairs engagement.

Find out more 👇

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🩺'Expanding the UK’s Wider Public Health Workforce should be the next step in the Government’s public health strategy,' argues William Roberts (CEO of Royal Society for Public Health) for Bright Blue's Centre Write blog

Read here👇
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💬'It's going to take a vast collective effort to get public health right. It starts with a workforce equipped to do it.'

New joint blog by William Roberts and David Fothergill (@LGAWellbeing) on the need for a public health workforce fit for the future👇
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Just one week left to apply for our Health & Wellbeing Awards!

If you've been wondering whether to enter, now is the time. Find out more 👇

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We're pleased to accredit the food allergen programmes of independent food services provider BaxterStorey.

These comprehensive, high-quality e-learning programmes have been recognised through our long established accreditation scheme.

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