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We are an independent charity working to build a healthier future in the UK and across the world. Visit our website: rsph.org.uk

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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Today in his first Labour conference speech, Andy Burnham detailed future plans to create a national care service. But what should this look like?
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Public health has never been more important. That’s why from 5-9 October, we're celebrating #PublicHealthWorkforceWeek – a week dedicated to recognising everything the workforce does and supporting them to go further in their careers. 👉️ Get involved: www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/pub...
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Vaccination uptake is declining across England. That's why ICE Creates is improving positive informed choice for vaccinations through their Better Conversations training. The programme has been nominated for an RSPH Health & Wellbeing Award 🎉
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Join us tomorrow for an expert roundtable discussing the latest findings from our report on healthy hydration. The webinar will explore how to improve hydration behaviours, address barriers and take action. Book your free space now 👇️ www.rsph.org.uk/events/healt...
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Healthy Hydration in the UK: Expert Roundtable and Briefing
Discover more from an expert panel about RSPH's upcoming report on Healthy Hydration
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Later this week we will be joined by leading voices from public health, academia, healthcare policy and industry to discuss the findings of our latest research into healthy hydration during a free webinar. Book your free space now 👇️ www.rsph.org.uk/events/healt...
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Healthy Hydration in the UK: Expert Roundtable and Briefing
Discover more from an expert panel about RSPH's upcoming report on Healthy Hydration
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
We're calling for water to be made the easy choice in everyday life 💧 Our new research found that many people do not prioritise health when choosing what to drink, 84% citing cost as an influencing factor. www.rsph.org.uk/news/rsph-ca...
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RSPH calls for action to make water the easy choice in everyday life
Charity says action is needed on drinking water access, healthier drink environments and a Food and Drink Bill.
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
On 13 October, we'll be joined by researchers for a fascinating webinar on creative public health. The webinar will discuss how collaborative community, cultural and nature-based activities can improve health inequalities across the UK. Book your free space 👇 www.rsph.org.uk/events/creat...
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Mobilising community assets to tackle health inequalities
Exploring how creative activities can improve health inequalities across the UK.
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Taste and cost come before health in UK’s drink choices, our latest report has revealed. We’re calling for action on drinking water access, healthier drink environments and a new Food and Drink Bill to tackle the problem. www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/pub...
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London Loo Alliance @londonlooalliance.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Brilliant new research by our member @rsph.bsky.social. Hydration matters and a lack of loos are forcing people to drink less water 💦
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Less than one in five people have easy access to public drinking fountains in the UK. That’s according to our latest report, which reveals stark inconsistencies in access to free drinking water across the UK 👀 👇️
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Public health has never been more important. That’s why from 5-9 October, we're celebrating #PublicHealthWorkforceWeek – a week dedicated to recognising everything the workforce does and supporting them to go further in their careers. 👉️ Get involved: www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/pub...
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
We welcome the news that fresh fruit and vegetables, fibre and wholegrains will be given a boost in schools. Healthy habits start in childhood. Access to nutritious food supports children's health and improves academic attainment, having a lasting effect that goes well beyond the school gates.
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Are you looking to develop your skills in reducing health inequalities and improving community health?🤝 We're looking for anyone working in neighbourhood health to take our public health training on 14 September. www.rsph.org.uk/events/healt...
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Healthy hydration is fundamental to good health, but what is driving what the UK public chooses to drink? Join us on 24 September for a free webinar where we will be exploring the findings from our upcoming report on hydration trends. www.rsph.org.uk/events/healt...
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Healthy Hydration in the UK: Expert Roundtable and Briefing
Discover more from an expert panel about RSPH's upcoming report on Healthy Hydration
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
We are proud to announce that London will stage the 2030 World Congress on Public Health 🎉 RSPH will serve as the host organisation, bringing together the global public health community to tackle the health challenges of the next decade. www.rsph.org.uk/news/rsph-se...
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RSPH selected to host 2030 WFPHA World Congress
Author: RSPH 09 September 2026 1 min read
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Haringey Council are addressing mental health inequalities through early intervention. By taking a life course approach, the Great Mental Health Programme delivers a set of initiatives that promote wellbeing and prevention. It has been nominated for an RSPH Health & Wellbeing Award 🌟
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Lambeth Council are helping to put fruit and vegetables back on the menu 🍊 Their Fruit and Vegetables on Prescription programme gives weekly fruit and vegetable vouchers to residents to improve health and reduce inequalities. The project has been nominated for an RSPH Health & Wellbeing Award 🙌
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
The Well-being Clinic provides support for women experiencing mental health difficulties during pregnancy. The project, developed by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Sheffield City Council, has been nominated for an RSPH Health & Wellbeing Award 👏
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Does your job improve and protect people's health? Then we want to hear from you! We want to find out more about the challenges the workforce face and what changes they believe would improve community health. Fill out our survey by 7 September at 17:00 👇️ forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...
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Fill out our survey
Tell us your thoughts about working in public health.
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Health Equals @handle.invalid · 19/08/2026
Your postcode shouldn't determine your shelf life. But in the UK, it does. Depending on where you live, your life could be cut short by up to 18 years. That's not because of bad luck or individual choices alone. 🧵
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Your postcode shouldn’t determine your Shelf Life. Right now, people in parts of the UK are living up to 18 years less than in others.
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
The early years of childhood are essential to building future health. But too often, children are left behind. To tackle this issue, Barnardo's set up the Children and Young People’s Health Equity Collaborative. The project has been nominated for an RSPH Health & Wellbeing Award 👏
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
"If the government wants to build a healthier future, it must recognise social care as a core part of the prevention infrastructure rather than solely a crisis response." Our CEO William Roberts shares thoughts in this important read in @Health-Service-Journal🔗 www.hsj.co.uk/workforce/so...
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
This month on the podcast, we speak to public health physician and epidemiologist Jonathan Pearson-Stuttard. Jonathan covers population health, alcohol, politics and why we should be talking about the drivers of health rather than the determinants. ➡️ Listen here: shows.acast.com/rsph-present...
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Access to healthy food is a key building block to creating healthy habits that follow into adulthood. But new research has found that 24% of households with under-5s experience food poverty. Read our response ⬇️ www.pharmacy.biz/under-5-hous...
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One in Four Households With Under-5s Faces Food Poverty
Research shows 24% of households with children under five are experiencing food poverty, raising fresh concerns over food insecurity in the UK.
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Communities Keeping Well is working with communities in Tower Hamlets to prevent long term health conditions. The programme works with eight neighbourhoods to reduce to co-design activities that improve health locally. The programme has been nominated for an RSPH Health & Wellbeing Award 💫
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Last year, we published a report laying out how we can reform social care. Now, we have seen initial plans from the Prime Minister on how this might happen. www.gov.uk/government/n...
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PM sets out new path to fix social care together: 29 July 2026
The Prime Minister has set out his commitment to end decades of political drift on social care and fix the system so that it gives people dignity, security and support when they need it most.
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
North Bristol NHS Trust is reaching staff who often miss GP health screenings 🩺 By offering workplace-based health checks, the Trust targeted higher-risk groups and identified preventable conditions. The project has been nominated for an RSPH Health & Wellbeing Award.
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
A film produced by researchers from the Arthritis UK Primary Care Centre at Keele University is raising awareness of chronic pain. The project has been nominated for an RSPH Health & Wellbeing Award in the Arts and Health category.
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
We welcome Yvette Cooper as the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. It has never been more important to ensure that public health remains at the heart of policymaking. 🧵 👇️
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Good growth can’t happen without good health. As the UK welcomes a new Prime Minister, it has never been more important to ensure that public health remains at the centre of UK and devolved policymaking.
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
The shortlist for the 2026 RSPH Health & Wellbeing Awards has been announced 🥳 From using theatre to improve health to tackling gambling related harm, this year’s nominees represent a range of public health initiatives. 👀 Find out who was nominated: www.rsph.org.uk/news/shortli...
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
We are pleased to see that millions of care workers in England will be represented in negotiations on pay and working conditions through a new Fair Pay Agreement. 🧵 👇️
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Yesterday we welcomed members to our offices for our annual Member's Open Day ✨️ The event provided the opportunity for members to meet each other in person, find out more about our work and hear from our team. Thank you to everyone who attended – we hope you had a brilliant time.
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
We are looking for a special issue of our journal on work, welfare and health. With 2.8 million people economically inactive due to illness or disability, poor health is a key concern for many workplaces. Submit your paper by 30 November 2026 👇️ www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...
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Work, Welfare and Health
Submit your paper to this special issue of Public Health in Practice
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
We are looking forward to welcoming members to our offices next week for our annual Member's Open Day! 👋 Spaces are fully booked up, but if you'd like to join us next year why not consider becoming a member? ➡️ Find out more and join today: www.rsph.org.uk/become-a-mem...
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Want to progress your career in public health? 🧑‍⚕️ Our Diploma in Occupational Medicine will give you the targeted support you need to advance your career in occupational health. 📍 Online 📅 28 September - 9 October Book your space now: www.rsph.org.uk/events/diplo...
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
There's still time to sign up to take our free public health training! Designed for people who work with children, their parents or caregivers, the training will teach you to incorporate conversations about flu vaccines into everyday conversations ⬇️ www.surveymonkey.com/r/CCV5K3D
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Children and Young People's Vaccination
Build your skills to have conversations and answer questions about flu vaccinations.
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Help shape the future of public health skills 📣 DHSC are inviting public health colleagues to help draft the UK Public Health Skills and Knowledge Framework review. Fill out the survey below by 16 July to contribute. forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
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UK Public Health Skills and Knowledge Framework survey
Your input will help us determine which competencies should be included and how they can be improved.
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
"It is economically illiterate to not address health inequalities." 🗣️ We often make the health case for tackling health inequalities – but what about the economic one?
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
We are looking for people who work with children, their parents or caregivers in England to take our public health training for free! The training, valued at £175, will teach you to incorporate conversations about flu vaccines into everyday conversations. Register 👇 www.surveymonkey.com/r/CCV5K3D
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Register your interest: Children and young people's vaccination training
Register your interest for taking our free pilot training on MECC for Children and Young People's Vaccination
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Is ignoring health inequality "economically illiterate"? We explore in the latest episode of our podcast with Professor Bola Owolabi CBE 👇
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Why ignoring health inequality is "economically illiterate" | RSPH Presents: Spread the Health
With Prof Bola Owolabi CBE
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
What will make the biggest contribution to improving the public’s health in the next 10 years? 💭 That's the question we're asking our student members to answer in this year's Student Essay Competition. 📖 Find out more and submit your essay by 1 September 2026 here: www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/pub...
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Vaccines work. There is now a close to zero risk of cervical cancer death for children vaccinated against HPV at age 12-13. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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HPV vaccine means young women now have 'close to zero' risk of cervical cancer death
A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008.
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Today our Chief Exec spoke to @londonassembly.bsky.social about how we can make high streets in London healthier. From access to healthy to better transport infrastructure, William spoke about the building blocks we need to make our high streets places where people and economies can thrive.
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
📱 We welcome the government's focus on strengthening regulation to address online harms and protect young people's health. RSPH has long highlighted the impact that social media and online environments can have on mental wellbeing. ⬇️
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
In our journal collection on future health protection challenges, we take a look at the lessons learned from COVID-19 to understand how we can better safeguard the public in the years to come. 📖 Read the collection or submit your own paper: www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...
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Future health protection challenges
This special issue focuses on the future of health protection and the learning from COVID-19.
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
The climate crisis is a public health crisis. As global temperatures continue to rise, the impacts on our health are becoming impossible to ignore. Our online course can help you to improve your health and your impact on the environment at the same time 👇 www.rsph.org.uk/qualificatio...
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
We're looking for submissions for our annual Student Essay Competition! ✍️ We want to hear your thoughts on what will make the biggest contribution to improving the public’s health in the next 10 years. Find out more and submit your essay by 1 September 👇 www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/pub...
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Student Essay Competition
The RSPH student essay competition is now open for 2026.
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Join us for a free webinar on 28 October to discuss the management of healthcare associated water incidents. We will be joined by microbiologists and infection control doctors to explore investigations control measures and communication strategies 👇
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Practical Water Outbreak Management and Clinical and Environmental Surveillance in Healthcare
A free water webinar supported by Pall Medical
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