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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

As #ChallengePovertyWeek is marked across England & Wales, #PH partners across the 5 nations continue to champion the change needed to create healthier environments for every child to live well. 👀 Read about our UK-wide project which brought partners together to support this change ➡️ bit.ly/3Vg9yIM

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

📣 We're thrilled to announce that Penna are sponsoring this year's ADPH Innovative Practice Award. 🏆 We are grateful for their continued support of our awards, helping us recognise the huge impact of DsPH & their teams. 👀 Interested in our sponsorship opportunities? Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4ih5Nj1

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Our weekly consultation scan is now available to download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

⏱️Don’t miss out! Our nominations for this year's ADPH Awards close in less than 4 days! 🏆 ✍ Submit your nominations now ➡️ bit.ly/ADPHAwards2026

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

📣 We have refreshed our What Good Looks Like publications on infants, children, & young people, & healthy weight. These publications serve as practical resources for #PH leaders across the UK to support practice improvement & inform local decision-making. 👀 Download our resources ➡️ bit.ly/4s4BLm4

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

📣 We've published our updated policy position statement on devolution, summarising the key opportunities and challenges devolution presents, and our recommendations for effective implementation.💡 👀 Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4AY6FQT

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

🙏 A big thank you to Everyone Health who will be sponsoring our Annual Conference this year. Everyone health provides a range of healthy lifestyle services to partners across the health sector, alongside prevention and treatment services, to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities.

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

🎙️This #PublicHealthWorkforceWeek, we hear from 5 of our members in highlights from our podcast made with Panoramic Associates, exploring the DPH role & their career journeys. Thank you to Peter Roderick, Sandra Husbands, Christina Gray, Stuart Keeble, & Dr Lincoln Sargeant for your reflections.

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

At todays Transport, Planning & Health Conference, ADPH President @felly500.bsky.social, explored the changes needed in transport policy to create healthy places, inc shifting from a focus on individual responsibility to system action, & addressing the commercial forces shaping transport decisions.

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

As #ChallengePovertyWeek is marked across Scotland, we’re joining #PH organisations across all 5 nations to tackle child poverty so that every child has a chance to have the best start in life. Over the next year, we will work together to share evidence & support action to improve these outcomes.

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

📣 We're thrilled to announce that HCRG Care Group are sponsoring this year's ADPH Practice Improvement Award 🏆 alongside supporting our annual conference as a Platinum Sponsor. ⏱️ Don't miss out! Our award nominations close in less than 1 week ➡️ bit.ly/ADPHAwards2026

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

📝 We have submitted our response to the Government’s consultation on the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, which includes recommendations on strengthening local system resilience, & the role Strategic Authorities & Mayors can play in local resilience in England. 👀 Read our response ➡️ bit.ly/4b54pfV

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

⏱️ Less than 1 week to go until our nominations close for this year's ADPH Awards! Don’t miss out – submit your nominations now.🏆 👀 Find out more details about the award categories and download the nomination form ➡️ bit.ly/ADPHAwards2026

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🙏 A huge thank you to @nihr.bsky.social who will once again be sponsoring our Annual Conference, which is taking place later this year. NIHR works with a wide range of partners, inc local government & the NHS, to fund, enable & deliver research that aims to improve people's health & wellbeing.

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Our weekly consultation scan is now available to download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

📝 We've submitted our response to the Government’s consultation on 🚬 & vapes packaging, appearance, & display, including recommendations to introduce plain packaging across all 🚬 products & restrictions on branding & imagery for heated 🚬 products. Read our response ➡️ www.adph.org.uk/2026/10/adph...

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

📅 Today marks 1 year since restrictions on multibuy promotions for foods ⬆️ in fat, sugar & 🧂were enforced. Now, DsPH are building on this progress to ensure more measures are in place to tackle harmful commercial tactics ⬆️ sales of unhealthy food & drinks. Read our recommendations ➡️ bit.ly/adphcdoh

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

📣 We're delighted to announce that @nihr.bsky.social & @pubhealthjobsuk.bsky.social are sponsoring this year's ADPH Research & Team Awards.🏆 ⏱️ Don't miss out! There are less than 2 weeks until our award nominations close. Nominate a DsPH & their team for the impact they're making ➡️ lnkd.in/eGx_-NGm

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

✍ This month's member blog features Claire McIver, who reflects on her first Director of Public Health role at @cheshire-east.bsky.social, and on the experiences and motivations that led her to pursue a career in public health. 👀 Read the full blog ➡️ bit.ly/4b54pfV

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Alongside today’s announcement from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to strengthen support for mothers and babies, we also welcome the Government’s commitment to tackling violence against women and girls through a public health approach.💡 👀 Read our response ➡️ bit.ly/4ydz0jT

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

👏 We welcome today’s announcement from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, which sets out plans to strengthen support for mothers and babies and ensure every family gets the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life. 👀 Read our response ➡️ bit.ly/4ydz0jT

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

✍ In this month's Presidential blog, @felly500.bsky.social discusses the polluter pays principle & the conditions that must be in place for this policy to work as an effective public health measure. 👀 Read in full ➡️ bit.ly/4b54pfV

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The latest edition of our monthly newsletter, eDPH, is now available to read and download from ➡️ bit.ly/adpheDPH

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Our weekly consultation scan is now available to download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Our President, @felly500.bsky.social will be speaking at the Transport, Planning & Health conference, where he will explore transforming our transport systems to better support health & wellbeing.🚆 🚵 👀 Read his article for a preview of the session ➡️ www.transportxtra.com/publications...

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

New data by @actionsaltsugar.bsky.social shows just 1 in 40 children's yoghurts are low in sugar, while all yoghurts analysed used child-appealing packaging. This is another example of why we need stronger policies to improve the foods marketed to children.🍟🥤 www.actiononsugar.org/surveys/2026...

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The Government has set out plans to keep more people healthy & in work across Britain. 💼 Read why we welcome these plans & where we believe they could go further to have the greatest impact on people’s health & wellbeing while delivering economic benefits. 👀 Read our response ➡️ bit.ly/4b54pfV

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

📅 Just 100 days until the smoke-free generation, a huge step towards protecting children & young people from 🚬 addiction. To support this crucial shift, we must ⬆️ regulation of harmful commercial influences driving up the sale & promotion of 🚬 products. 👀 Read our recommendations ➡️ bit.ly/adphcdoh

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

In response to the Government's consultation on revitalising high streets, we are calling for health to be made a key consideration throughout the planning process & for DsPH & their teams to play a central role in helping shape them.💡 👀 Read our full response ➡️ www.adph.org.uk/resources/ad...

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

📣 We're thrilled to announce that OHID, fphuk.bsky.social & rsph.bsky.social are supporting our ADPH Awards.🏆 We're grateful for their support & look forward to celebrating together the incredible impact of DsPH & their teams. ⏱️Nominations close in 3 weeks! Submit yours now ➡️ bit.ly/ADPHAwards2026

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Our weekly consultation scan is now available to download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

📣 We've added a new appendix to our Commercial Determinants of Health position statement, setting out what's needed to make the polluter pays principle work as an effective public health measure to tackle harmful industry practices and influences. 👀 Read the updated statement ➡️ bit.ly/adphcdoh

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Every child, regardless of where they live or how much money their family earns, deserves to grow, learn, and play in a healthy environment. Updating the food school standards is a significant step towards achieving this. 👀 Read our response in full ➡️ www.adph.org.uk

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Our weekly consultation scan is now available to download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

⏱️ Just 4 weeks to go until our nominations close for this year's ADPH Awards! Don’t miss out – submit your nominations now.🏆 👀 Find out more details about the award categories and download the nomination form➡️ www.surveymonkey.com/r/3QKNWLF

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A big thank you to HCRG Care Group who will be sponsoring our Annual Conference, and our DPH and Associate Workshops for the next three years. Care Group work with public health teams across the country to deliver health visiting, school nursing services, Family Hubs and sexual health services.

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Find out why we have called for the Government to introduce an advertising, promotion and sponsorship (GAPS) ban that applies to both licensed and unlicensed gambling sponsorship and advertising. 👀 Read in full ➡️ www.adph.org.uk/resources/adph-consultation-response/

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

This week is the 10th year of #AskAboutAsthma Pollution in the air can trigger asthma. It can also cause death & disability & costs the UK £22 billion + every year. 👀 Find out more ➡️www.adph.org.uk/resources/what-we-say-about-air-quality/

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Read our submission to the Autumn Budget which details why the Government should: ⭐ Adopt a Health in All Policies approach across the whole of Government. ⭐Invest more in public health. ⭐ Implement MUP in England. 👀 Read in full ➡️ www.adph.org.uk/resources/adph-autumn-budget-submission-2026/

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

ADPH President, @felly500.bsky.social, has talked to #LEPH2026 about the similarities between the causes of crime, and poor health, and why effective prevention of both requires action on the wider building blocks of society like access to good education and work and social connection.

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Our weekly consultation scan is now available to download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This #WSHD2026, we’re reflecting on the milestones that have transformed sexual health, inc the vital role #PH policies & interventions have played in breaking down barriers to care & information, & driving breakthroughs in prevention. 💉 👀 Read our explainer to explore this history ➡️ bit.ly/45NlKou

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

📣 The latest edition of our monthly newsletter, eDPH, is now available to read and download from bit.ly/adpheDPH

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

✍ This month's member blog features Dr Mohammed Jawad, Deputy Director of Public Health for Barnet Council, who explores finding his place in public health after an early career in medicine. 👀 Read the full blog here ➡️ bit.ly/4b54pfV

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Our weekly consultation scan is now available to download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🎙️The latest episode of PH Spotlight, our video podcast made with Panoramic Associates, is out! Featuring Stuart Keeble, DPH Suffolk, who reflects on the values that have shaped his leadership, inc trusting his judgement & embracing stepping outside his comfort zone. 👀 Watch now➡️ bit.ly/PHSpotlight

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

📅 1 week until the next PH Spotlight episode, our video podcast made with Panoramic Associates. This time, we hear from Stuart Keeble, DPH Suffolk, who explains how any project can become an opportunity to build in a focus on health, supporting healthier environments for our communities to thrive.

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Our weekly consultation scan is now available to download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

👏 A warm welcome to @laylamccay.bsky.social as she joins us for her first day as ADPH CEO. We’re delighted to have her with us & look forward to working together to continue to grow our impact & support our members & partners to create healthier places for everyone to live well. Welcome, Layla! 👋

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Across the UK, some people can expect to live up to 18 years less than others just because of where they live. 👏 Proud to support this @healthequals.bsky.social campaign, calling for stronger Gov action to tackle these unfair differences in health outcomes➡️ bit.ly/4bGLDLR

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