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Public Health in the North of England. Account currently managed by Sohaib Akhtar. @sohaibakh.bsky.social

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Public Health Up North @phupnorth.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Summer School 2025! Thanks to the Registrar conference reps for arranging a fantastic 2 days. The theme this year was ‘Inclusion Health’
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Public Health Up North @phupnorth.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
At the Climate & Health conference and proud to see familiar faces from Yorkshire up there with colleagues from across the UK!
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Action on Smoking Health (UK) @ashorguk.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
This graph says so much about the incredible progress on smoking in Britain. Spot the plateau in the 90s when we lacked strong strategy and see how it accelerated again once proper plans were put in place from late 90s onwards
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Faculty of Public Health @fphuk.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
The FPH, @roysocmed.bsky.social, @rsph.bsky.social & @adphuk.bsky.social are hosting a conference to examine links between poverty and health, share best practice and identify solutions. Main sessions on: - Child poverty - Housing crisis - NHS and prevention agenda www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
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Poverty and public health: taking local action
The Royal Society of Medicine, Faculty of Public Health, Association of Directors of Public Health, and Royal Society for Public Health are co-hosting this conference addressing poverty in the UK to e...
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Public Health Up North @phupnorth.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Hello, I’m Sohaib Akhtar and I’ll be taking over this account for the next three months! I’m a public health registrar, currently based at Doncaster Council. @mydoncaster.bsky.social
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
To celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth, we asked our staff which women from across history inspire them. 👩‍⚕️👩‍🎓👩‍🚀 From physicians and nurses to balloonists and singers, their choices highlight some of the most fascinating and important women across history. 🧵👇
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Faculty of Public Health @fphuk.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
The FPH Primary Care and Public Health SIG has partnered with the Royal College of General Practitioners to host a webinar which will focus on the ‘drive for prevention’ and its impact on patient care in general practice. This lunchtime webinar is open to everyone. www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
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Does the drive for prevention risk sacrificing patient care in general practice?
The FPH Primary Care & Public Health SIG in collaboration with the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) is delighted to present this webinar to debate whether the drive to prevention risks sa...
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UK Health Security Agency @ukhsa.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
LATEST #NOROVIRUS DATA: Although norovirus levels have stabilised over the last few weeks, they are still more than double the five-season average. Full report 🔗 www.gov.uk/government/s...
Norovirus lab reports in England, by week. The graph shows a stabilisation over the past few weeks.
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Action on Smoking Health (UK) @ashorguk.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
🎉Last night MPs voted to pass the historic Tobacco and Vapes Bill which will phase out the sale of tobacco to the next generation, protecting children from the harms of smoking.
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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
In this month's Presidential blog, Greg Fell discusses the lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic and how @adphuk.bsky.social continues to work to help ensure we are better prepared for future pandemics. 👀Read in full➡️ bit.ly/4j76klj
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Public Health Jobs UK @pubhealthjobsuk.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Moving Bodies Lab Durham University Durham £38,249 Closes 21/04 www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DML034/p...
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Moving Bodies Lab at Durham University
Searching for an academic job? Explore this Postdoctoral Research Associate in Moving Bodies Lab opening on jobs.ac.uk! Click to view more details and browse other academic jobs.
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Faculty of Public Health @fphuk.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Forthcoming FPH Events: 🗓️[02/04] - #PublicHealthSpaces: community-centred approaches to public health 🗓️[03/04] - Academic careers advice 🗓️[04/04] - FPH Distinguished Lecture: Professor Sir Frank Atherton 🗓️[11/04] - Health Equity Assessment Tool Register here ➡️ www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
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Greg Fell @felly500.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Action for healthier working lives - Final report of the Commission for Healthier Working Lives www.health.org.uk/sites/defaul...
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Stefanie Gissing @stefaniegissing.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
"Governments should avoid partnerships with unhealthy product industries, particularly in areas where they have no competence, such as developing health-related policies." Strong recommendations from @who.int South-East Asia Regional Office #CDOH report 👇🏻 www.who.int/publications...
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Mapping the commercial determinants of health in countries of the WHO South-East Asia Region: conceptualizations, impacts and actions
The health and well-being outcomes of an individual are determined by everyday living conditions, which are driven by the social, political and environmental surroundings in which individual lives or ...
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Stefanie Gissing @stefaniegissing.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
This free learning package on #LLMs and #AI from @carlbergstrom.com @jevinwest.bsky.social is fab. Fun + thought-provoking 2-10 min snippets covering key risks and effective use. Inc how commercial interests may shape them + effects on society. Excuse the French.. thebullshitmachines.com/index.html
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INTRODUCTION
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
In 2023, we invited three women in health care to share their experiences and thoughts on creating an inclusive workforce. Join Dr Jennifer Dixon, Dame Jane Dacre, Dr Nikita Kanani, and Dr Gabrielle Mathews for #IWD2025. LISTEN NOW 🔽 buff.ly/aabcUBp
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International Women’s Day: Voices in health care – with Dame Jane Dacre, Dr Nikita Kanani and Dr Gabrielle Mathews
To mark International Women’s Day, we invited three women at different stages of their careers in health care to reflect on the expectations, experiences and challenges that have shaped their…
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LSHTM AMR Centre @lshtmamrcentre.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Empower women with better healthcare. On this #InternationalWomensDay, a recent @lshtm.bsky.social study highlights how racialised & low-income women often self-manage UTIs due to systemic barriers. It’s time for policies that support, not sideline, their health. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3XAFKIR
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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Can digitalisation improve women’s health? We explored this critical question in a recent blog, noting that health systems can use digital technology to make it easier for women to access fragmented services. Read the full blog. www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
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Can NHS Digitalisation Improve Women’s Health? | The King's Fund
Women’s health has long been overlooked and neglected. Could digitalisation help improve this situation? Loreen Chikwira and Danielle Jefferies think so.
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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Today is International Women’s Day. Find out more about the work we do on improving health outcomes for all women. #IWD2025
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UK Health Security Agency @ukhsa.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
This International Women's Day, our colleagues are highlighting women who inspire their professional journeys. 👩‍🔬 Olive Leonard from the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team spotlights Dr. Stellah Bosire, whose work she has blogged about here. 🔗👇 bit.ly/3QO21z0 #IWD2025 🧪
Olive Leonard, UK Public Health Rapid Support Team, said:

"Dr. Stellah Bosire is an incredible leader who uses her lived experience to tirelessly advocate for women who are usually forgotten or voiceless.

"She demonstrates every day how we can achieve both gender equality and health equity by uplifting and strengthening grassroots feminist organisations to drive systemic change in health systems across Africa and ensure women and girls’ voices are heard and their rights upheld."
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
What influences health inequalities? Our Evidence Hub has been updated and expanded, with the latest insights into the impact of inequalities by deprivation, geography, ethnicity and disability. Explore the evidence ⬇️ buff.ly/UGXrClY
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Health inequalities | The Health Foundation
Improvements in life expectancy have stalled and there are wide inequalities in health within and between local areas
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Sheffield City Council @sheffcitycouncil.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
“People gathered in Balm Green Gardens today for a minute's silence to remember those lost to Covid. Thank you to everyone who joined this second annual day of reflection: residents, communities, speakers, and those who made memorial leaves for the willow tree Covid memorial.”
Steel willow branches of Sheffield's willow tree Covid memorial with wooden leaves bearing messages to a person lovingly remembered by their family
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Jo Bibby @jobibby.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
📣📣📣 Two fabulous jobs at @healthfoundation.bsky.social for public health consultants wanting to drive forward the prevention agenda. 1. Assistant director 2. Senior Fellow Please share lde.tbe.taleo.net/lde01/ats/ca...
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Hiring Assistant Director, - Salisbury Square, EC4Y 8AP
View job details and apply now
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Public Health Up North @phupnorth.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Very exciting opportunity - @healthfoundation.bsky.social are recruiting a Public Health Consultant to lead on their public health and prevention work! lde.tbe.taleo.net/lde01/ats/ca...
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Hiring Assistant Director, - Salisbury Square, EC4Y 8AP
View job details and apply now
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Prevention must be at the heart of public service reform. Our research with @demos-uk.bsky.social highlights the need for both financial investment and institutional change to move beyond crisis management. Read now ⬇️ buff.ly/zJwNutR
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The preventative shift: how can we embed prevention and achieve long term missions
Published in collaboration with Demos, this briefing looks at how to shift the culture of public bodies to think ‘prevention first’ and target spending at activities which are value for money and…
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Healthwatch @healthwatch.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
“Both overweight and obesity increased substantially in every world region between 1990 and 2021, suggesting that current approaches to curbing increases in overweight and obesity have failed a generation of children and adolescents” www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Global, regional, and national prevalence of child and adolescent overweight and obesity, 1990–2021, with forecasts to 2050: a forecasting study for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Both overweight and obesity increased substantially in every world region between 1990 and 2021, suggesting that current approaches to curbing increases in overweight and obesity have failed a generat...
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Duncan Cooper @duncancooper10.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
UK death rate 'reaches record low' , although some worrying trends in death rates of young people and cardiovascular disease - more radical prevention strategies are needed #populationhealth #healthinequalities www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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UK death rate 'reaches record low'
The UK death rate reached a record low last year, according to exclusive analysis of death certificate data carried out for BBC News.
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Public Health Up North @phupnorth.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Good luck to everyone sitting day 1 of the @fphuk.bsky.social DFPH exam today! This exam (previously called Part A) is sat over 2 days and requires both a wide breadth and depth of public health knowledge, with months of prep and revision building up to this day. We wish everyone sitting it well! 🤞🍀
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Greg Fell @felly500.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
2024 DPH report Poverty and health democracy.sheffield.gov.uk/ieListDocume... (Item 10 & webcast) The report is split into three broad themes:-
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Agenda for Strategy and Resources Policy Committee on Wednesday 19 February 2025, 2.00 pm | Sheffield City Council
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Public Health Up North @phupnorth.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Today some of our public health registrars are sitting their MFPH exam - a practical, role-play based "show how" exam of applied skills and knowledge. Good luck everyone!!! Remember: you know your stuff, the examiners want you to do well, this is just a chance to show them how brilliant you are!
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a cartoon of a fox with the words " you can do it " below it
ALT: a cartoon of a fox with the words " you can do it " below it
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Public Health Up North @phupnorth.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
The Behavioural Science and Public Health Network conference will take place in Liverpool on March 4th. Speakers include President of the Association of Directors of Public Health and Sheffield DPH Greg Fell @felly500.bsky.social
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UK Health Security Agency @ukhsa.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Our conference is a little over a month away. Don’t miss out on 2 days of inspiring keynotes, insightful discussions & networking opportunities as we explore the latest advancements in public health. Delivered in partnership with @fphuk.bsky.social 🎫 Book today! lnkd.in/g3R2dxeM #UKHSA25
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Public Health Practitioner Programme, Yorkshire & Humber @phppyh.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity! Just a few days to go to apply for the Y&H UKPHR Public Health Practitioner Registration Scheme 2025. Closing date is 28th February 2025. Please see here for details. bit.ly/3BWP5AC yhphnetwork.co.uk Public Health Practitioner Workforce Development Programme
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UK Health Security Agency @ukhsa.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
NEW #UKHSAVirusWatch: #Norovirus cases are still increasing, 23.5% higher than the previous 2-week period and largely seen in those over 65. 📈 Read the full norovirus report here 👇 www.gov.uk/government/s...
Norovirus lab reports in England, by week. Data from 1 July 2024 to 10 February 2025. The data shows a peak in late November, decreasing over the festive period, then a continued rise since.  Source: Second-Generation-Surveillance System (SGSS)
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Public Health Up North @phupnorth.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Applications for Cohort 7 of the Yorkshire & Humber UKPHR Practitioner Registration Scheme (begins May 2025) close in just over a week - deadline is Friday 28th February! This is a fantastic opportunity to gain registration with UKPHR through a structured programme of support and development.
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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
"Free webinar 27 February 2025" Join us to explore revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework, hosted with the Local Health and Global Profits project and Department of Health and Social Care. Find out more➡️bit.ly/4aRiRGJ
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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
📣Our weekly round up of #PublicHealth #consultations is now available to download➡️ bit.ly/phconsultati...
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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
The increase in young people who have never smoked, yet who have taken up vaping is a concern for many, and it is essential that we understand the long term health risks. 👀Read our response➡️ bit.ly/41o7vGM www.gov.uk/government/n...
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10-year study to shed light on youth vaping
Landmark study to investigate long-term health effects of vaping on young people's health and wellbeing, alongside wider influences on adolescent health.
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Public Health Up North @phupnorth.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
This year's West Yorkshire Adversity Trauma and Resilience Knowledge Exchange has a focus on inclusion health and inequalities. The event is a great opportunity to hear from a variety of speakers, broaden your knowledge, and connect with others working on similar topics in public health and beyond.
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Douglas Johnson @douglasjohnson.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Today, @sheffcitycouncil.bsky.social has agreed its Gambling Harms Prevention Strategy, a very welcome step to recognise the harm from gambling in order to address it. @gamblingwithlives.bsky.social @felly500.bsky.social @angelaargenzio.bsky.social
As many as 1 in 12 people may be experiencing the harms from gambling – that’s up to 45,000 people in Sheffield.
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Health Equals @handle.invalid · 11/02/2025
Our health is shaped by the world around us – good homes, stable jobs, social ties, green spaces, and clean air. 🌍 These are what we call the building blocks of health and wellbeing. When these building blocks are missing, our health suffers. Here's why. 👇 youtu.be/prAxFMyppIA?...
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What are the building blocks of health and wellbeing?
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Public Health Up North @phupnorth.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
UKHSA report that they're currently seeing high levels of #Norovirus cases. 📈 🧼 Wash your hands regularly with soap and warm water 🏠 Stay home for 48 hours after symptoms stop as you're still infectious 🔄 Just because you’ve had it once doesn’t mean you won’t get it again
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Public Health Up North @phupnorth.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
What is public health? This new video explainer from the Faculty of Public gives a simple overview of what public health professionals do and the importance of taking a population level, holistic, and preventative approach to health, as well as understanding and addressing health inequalities.
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Public Health Up North @phupnorth.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Details of the Public Health grant allocations are now out.
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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Only by working together will we be able to ensure that more people can be tested, treated and supported, and continue to make good progress towards achieving the target of ending new HIV transmissions by 2030. 👀Read our response➡️ bit.ly/40WhbqN www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Government ramps up efforts to end HIV transmissions in England
Over 20,000 self-testing and self-sampling kits will be made available to help end HIV transmissions by the end of the decade.
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The BMJ @bmj.com · 14/02/2025
How is the fast food giant McDonald’s subverting attempts to stop it opening stores near schools? 🎧 Listen in our latest podcast episode Available at Apple: apple.co/3CTXE2f Or Spotify: spoti.fi/3X1DIkF Read the investigation bit.ly/42Y41vY
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Public Health Up North @phupnorth.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Fantastic insights from former MPs Paula Sherriff and Caroline Flint on working with politicians, and Consultant in Public Health Ben Holden on working in government, and how we bridge the "evidence - policy gap". #publichealth
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Public Health Up North @phupnorth.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
It's Public Health Winter School today, where the focus is on working in a political environment. The day has opened with reflections from Professor Peter Kelly (Regional Director for Public Health in the North East and Yorkshire) on the importance of gaining consensus across the political spectrum.
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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Today is #TimeToTalk Day. Every conversation has the potential to improve someone's mental health. That's why we launched MECC – a training programme designed to help professionals integrate conversations about mental health into routine practice. 👇 www.rsph.org.uk/our-services...
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Making Every Contact Count (MECC) training
As one of the leading providers of public health related training, RSPH is committed to improving the public’s health through developing the most innovative and relevant MECC training courses.
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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
@adphuk.bsky.social President @felly500.bsky.social responds to Local Government Association report. "Closing the health inequality gap needs an ambitious, health in all policies approach." 👀Read full response➡️ bit.ly/4hL6Qol bit.ly/4hNLB5r
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Government urged to introduce national health inequalities strategy
The Government is being urged to introduce a national health inequalities strategy to tackle England’s widening health inequality gap, in a new report by the Local Government Association.
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