Inspiring experience this week recognising #KingsStars who continue to give so much in the service of patients and population in south-east London and beyond.

Putting prevention up the NHS agenda - the evidence is strong. More than ever the rationale is compelling to prioritise interventions that bring rapid benefits to people gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%…

Today I somehow graduated with a first class degree in mental health nursing. And as I walked across the stage, I thought of teenage me, sectioned in a psychiatric unit and thought ‘this is for you’. I wish I could have shown her the future she didn’t believe she had. 👩🏻‍🎓🤍

This cheered me up. Post box gifting everyone. Thanks to the crafter(s). Happy Christmas to you.

Working with experts in public health and lung disease, Asthma + Lung UK has produced guidance to help ensure that people running warm hubs can be confident that they are doing everything possible to make the environment safe for vulnerable people. blog.asthmaandlung.org.uk/blog/keeping-w… 1/n

Beautiful south west Ireland today ( however the wind is howling).

My letter to Santa aged 8 found by family and these are what I asked for- they found the 2022 versions. Happy Christmas.

Examination of 45m papers and almost 4m patents indicates science and technology research is providing less challenge to existing knowledge. Not good news for new directions we may all need to take nature.com/articles/s4158…

Relationship between London house prices and life expectancy explored at small area level here. Once again the need for links between housing policies and health exposed, in a context of growing inequalities eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%…

Joined this neighbourhood site recently. It's terrific. Location of temp traffic lights, lost pets to find and - gold dust - local plumbers. Thanks to my neighbourhood watch who invited me to connect nextdoor.co.uk/news_feed

We're reminded why preventive action in health care is crucial to our current and future health. Messages - (i) action is needed by all health professionals (ii) find the people who don't seek us out and (iii) invest in getting evidence where it is weak bmj.com/content/380/bm…

Our annual Public Health virtual conference, in partnership with Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) & Faculty of Public Health, will be running 21 - 23 March over three mornings. Book a place now⬇️to come together with the public health community & hear the latest thinking on national policy issues lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/frontend/r…

Great learning from experts and people with lived experience at the #HomelessHealth2023 meeting yesterday and today. Care, compassion, healing relationships and what works for recovery and pathways from homelessness

Retired yesterday after 42 years in clinical and public health practice. Quiet exit, lots of love shared. Thank you to my brilliant teams and colleagues, keep focussed on the health of your population. I’ll be keeping engaged and cheering you on.

The first wild fuchsia of the season. Not easy to be the trail blazer - it’s lonely and a wicked wind can take you out. Stay in there and blossom for us.

Honoured to receive the Alwyn Smith award yesterday for outstanding contribution to public health @FPHUK Faculty of Public Health. Great to meet new members too- our future talent.

Evening sky- moments of calm.

Sunrise this morning

🔴We had the pleasure of hosting Prof. Yvonne Doyle Yvonne Doyle - fascinating conversation reflecting on: ➡️ Leadership values in public health ➡️ Dealing with chaos ➡️ How she prepares for media interviews ➡️ The challenges ahead in public health Faculty of Public Health UK Health Security Agency Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) ADPH London

Delighted to be appointed a Trustee to the King’s Fund. Will be working to promote population health and good ageing via that great charity.