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Sharon White OBE

@sharonwhite61.bsky.social
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Retired CEO SAPHNA www.saphna.co Intolerant of injustice Through voluntary work I will continue to advocate for children who suffer inequalities

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Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf-uk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🔎 New report out! Growing up in poverty increases the likelihood of being NEET - not in employment, education or training - as a young adult, and inadequate income holds young people back from returning to earning or learning.
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Trussell @trusselluk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
⏰ Just a few days left to support the Morrisons Food Drive! There's still time to donate at Morrisons stores before the collection ends on 20 September. Every donation helps our food bank provide vital support to people facing hunger and hardship. Thank you for your support 💚
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Dr Michael Craig Watson (Trustee IHPE) @drmcw.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
More than one in three young people killed in car crashes were not wearing seatbelts, stark new analysis highlighted by the AA Charitable Trust for Road Safety & Environment reveals today.
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Pegs @misspeg.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
We’re all desperately conscious of those who will struggle because of this unexpected closure. If we had a choice, we’d have found another way.
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Sharon White OBE @sharonwhite61.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
This will be a devastating loss to so many children, young people and families #suicideprevention opusllp.com/restructurin... @nhsrobw.bsky.social @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social @felly500.bsky.social @andyburnham.bsky.social @cypmentalhealth.bsky.social
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Case: Papyrus (in Administration) - Opus Restructuring & Insolvency
On 07 September 2026, Papyrus Limited entered Administration. The Joint Administrators can be contacted at All queries of this nature should be directed to papyrusqueries@opusllp.com
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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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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 01/09/2026
⏰ | NEW REPORT: Young people are five times more likely to have no close friends than a decade ago. Gen Z are more isolated, more distressed and less productive. This isn’t a generation of snowflakes. It’s a generation being let down. Read here: www.ippr.org/articles/the...
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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Good safeguarding leadership isn’t about having all the answers – it’s about creating a culture where the right questions keep getting asked, even when that feels uncomfortable, writes longstanding DSL David Strange
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Why the best DSLs keep asking questions - no matter how difficult
Experience is a valuable asset for safeguarding leaders – but only if it teaches them to never take things at face value and keep probing for answers, says this longstanding DSL
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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Women who receive health visitor support alongside smoking relapse prevention advice are more likely to remain smoke-free after childbirth, according to new research. Read more ⬇️ ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... #HealthVisiting #BabyBreathe
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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
“If those kinds of trade shows are an indicator of what goes into the school meals' process... then we’re perpetuating an obesogenic environment.” 👀 Read ADPH President @felly500.bsky.social comments in the BMJ’s investigation into the UK’s largest school food show. www.bmj.com/content/394/...
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Junk food suppliers have “shocking” major presence at UK’s biggest school food event
As the government prepares to introduce updated school food standards, The BMJ finds that more than a third of the firms exhibiting at a major school food show sell products high in fat, sugar, or sal...
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Nursing Times @nursingtimes.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Ulster hospital showcases first nurse-led paediatric pre-op service Health leaders in Northern Ireland have hailed the innovative approach to pre-operative assessment being used at Ulster Hospital, which has dramatically reduced cancellations by 73%. #nursing www.nursingtimes.net/childrens-nu...
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Ulster hospital showcases first nurse-led paediatric pre-op service
Health leaders in Northern Ireland have hailed the innovative nurse-led approach to pre-operative assessment being used at Ulster Hospital.
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Long Covid Kids @longcovidkids.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
“It is particularly important to me that our voices are heard by those who have the power to influence change.” Bethan, diagnosed at 16, now 21, reflects on the APPG on #LongCovid & why young people’s voices need to be heard. Read her account 👇 www.longcovidkids.org/post/paediat... #LongCovidKids
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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Gorgeous writing, clear message and an invitation to all of us from Ian Marcus Colbin. A must read for everyone who cares about the current challenges. Timely and rich @yalepress.bsky.social
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Liverpool FC @lfcbot.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Sir Kenny Dalglish and Ian Rush joined counterparts from @NUFC to lay a wreath in memory of the great Kevin Keegan on behalf of all of us at Liverpool FC ❤️
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WHO @who.int · 15/08/2026
"We call on all countries to use the evidence base, use WHO’s advice and guidance and make the best policy decision based on the scientific evidence not on political interference.” - Jeremy Farrar
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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Love it !!!!
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Sharon White OBE @sharonwhite61.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
@nhsrobw.bsky.social @kenny-gibson.bsky.social @felly500.bsky.social @adphuk.bsky.social
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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Prevention doesn't just produce outcomes. It produces trajectories. We should spend less time asking "Has the outcome happened yet?" and more time asking "Are we on the right trajectory?" New essay: jimmcmanuswrites.substack.com/p/prevention... #PublicHealth #Prevention #SystemsThinking
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Prevention effort should not (just) produce outcomes. It should produce trajectories.
The biggest mistake in prevention can be looking for outcomes without looking for trajectories
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UK Health Security Agency @ukhsa.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
The polio vaccine, once given on a sugar cube in the UK, has helped protect millions from a life changing disease. Thanks to the NHS vaccination programme, polio is now extremely rare in the UK. Vaccination works. ✅
Black-and-white graphic featuring a historic photograph of a child watching the polio vaccine being added to a sugar cube on a spoon. Large white text over the image reads, “Do you remember polio?”
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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
📣 Nominations are open for our 2026 Awards! This year's categories are: 🏆CMOs National Impact Award 🏆Innovative Practice Award 🏆Mentoring Award 🏆Partnership Award 🏆Practice Improvement Award 🏆Team Award 🏆Research Award Nominate now ➡️ bit.ly/ADPHAwards2026 Closes Monday 12th October at 11AM.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
This is awful.
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Jason Arday 'found dead after being found unresponsive at home'
FORMER Cambridge professor Jason Arday has been found dead at an address in south London, The Telegraph reports. Mr Arday, 41, was found “unresponsive” at a property in Battersea on Friday afternoo…
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @drtedros.who.int · 12/08/2026
Every parent wants to keep their children safe, and vaccines are among the most powerful tools for doing that, making deadly diseases preventable.
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Child Poverty Action Group @cpaguk.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Coverage of our analysis in the @bigissue.com More children will get free school meals from September 2026. Here's what you need to know www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
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Which children will get free school meals from September 2026?
The government has expanded free school meals so more children will be able to get them this coming school year. Could your child be eligible?
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Child Poverty Action Group @cpaguk.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Wider eligibility for free school meals in England will give hard-up families some badly-needed breathing space. But our new analysis shows the government has left the job half done. With so many families struggling, it must ensure children get what little help is available.
'Our survey shows wider eligibility for free school meals in England will give hard-up families some badly-needed breathing space. But September is only weeks away and our new analysis shows the government has left the job half done. With so many families struggling, it must ensure children get what little help is available.' - Kate Anstey, head of education policy
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Meaghan Kall @kallmemeg.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
The number of children with complex needs is increasing but respite places are decreasing. Families like mine left to bridge the gap making summer holidays an epic juggle to avoid crisis point 😢 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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How do families with SEND children cope with summer holidays?
Parents say a shortage of suitable holiday activities leaves them providing care 24 hours a day.
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Dr Michael Craig Watson (Trustee IHPE) @drmcw.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Paediatric electric-scooter injuries: an emerging public health crisis? emj.bmj.com/content/earl...
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BACCH @commchildhealth.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
BACCH statement on the @rcpch.bsky.social State of Child Health report 2026: www.bacch.org.uk/resources/ba...
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BACCH Statement on RCPCH State of Child Health report 2026
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
No more exclusions aim to end race disparities in school exclusions within the UK. They launched a new guide exploring what an education system without school exclusions could look like. JRCT support No More Exclusions via our Rights & Justice programme. www.nomoreexclusions.com/resources
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NME, Abolitionist Alternatives to Exclusions, 2025.pdf
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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
📢 We're proud to launch the Faculty of Homeless and Inclusion Health as we aim to improve outcomes for those affected by homelessness and others who experience barriers to accessing healthcare, and support nurses working in this sector. Read more 👉 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
🤱Breastfeeding has huge benefits for childhood development, but for families to feel supported to breastfeed, we need to strengthen programmes & accessible information, so every family can get the guidance & support they need. Read our recommendations ➡️ bit.ly/adphbeststart #WorldBreastfeedingWeek
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What we say about... The best start in life - ADPH
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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of The King's Fund, responds to NMC's findings that over a third of the nursing and midwifery workforce is Black, Asian and ethnic minority for the first time. Read the press release: www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…
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The King's Fund responds to NMC's findings that over a third of the nursing and midwifery workforce is Black, Asian and ethnic minority for the first time I The King's Fund
The King’s Fund responded to NMC data showing over a third of nursing and midwifery staff are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, urging stronger action on racism, discrimination, workf...
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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Sir #DavidAttenborough “Things are going to get worse. This is the new extinction. We are in terrible, terrible trouble and the longer we wait to do something about it, the worse it is going to get." #ClimateEmergency
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David Attenborough, the voice of Our Planet: “Things are going to get worse”
The voice of some of the most stunning nature documentaries ever made is pessimistic about the future of wildlife on earth.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Are you a recent graduate looking for an opportunity to work in the health and care charity sector? We are offering 12-month placements on our graduate trainee programme to gain broad experience and development opportunities across our organisation. Apply by 14 August ⬇️ bit.ly/3TiLRSW
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'Graduate trainee programme
12-month placement
Salary: £31,748 per annum plus excellent benefits
Application deadline: 14 August 2026
Apply now'
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Long Covid Kids @longcovidkids.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Summer newsletter take over by the youth editing team 👌 longcovidkids.org/so/aaP_rkGNW #editor #summer #writers
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Welcome to the second issue of The Long Covid Chronic-Ill, the newsletter specifically made for children and young adults with Long Covid and overlapping illnesses. This is a safe space for everyone. ...
But first, meet the editors!
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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
How we support young employees matters. Healthy Working Wales has launched a new employer guide to help organisations create workplaces where young people can develop, contribute & thrive. Investing in young staff is investing in Wales' future. #WorkplaceHealth healthyworking.wales/topic/young-...
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Resources - Healthy Working Wales
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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
New Ready, Set, Thrive workshops from Healthy Working Wales will help young people aged 16-24 feel more confident, supported and prepared as they start work. A practical public health intervention that supports wellbeing from day one. #YoungPeople #PublicHealth healthyworking.wales/workshops/re...
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Ready, Set, Thrive workshops - Healthy Working Wales
This workshop is for young people in Wales who are about to start their first job or have recently begun working. Starting work is an exciting step, bringing new opportunities to learn, develop skills...
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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Starting your first job is a major life transition. Healthy Working Wales has launched Thriving at Work: A Young Person's Guide to help young people build confidence, understand workplace culture, protect their wellbeing and thrive. #PublicHealth #YoungPeople healthyworking.wales/app/uploads/...
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Sharon White OBE @sharonwhite61.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
mailchi.mp/saphna/saphn... @adphuk.bsky.social @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social
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SAPHNA Shout Out!
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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Not all young people can enjoy the summer holidays. A lot of young people feel stressed or lonely from a loss of routine, time with friends, and safe places to go. Read our blog to learn how holidays affect children: ow.ly/toox50ZqFwz
Empty classroom with rows of desks and blue chairs, stationery on tables, and student work displayed on the wall.
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Sharon White OBE @sharonwhite61.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
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Sharon White OBE @sharonwhite61.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
‼️https://www.local.gov.uk/topics/social-care-health-and-integration/school-nurses-backbone-neighbourhood-health-we-can-no‼️ @andyburnham.bsky.social @adphuk.bsky.social @lgawellbeing.bsky.social @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social
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School nurses: the backbone of neighbourhood health we can no longer afford to ignore
England’s health and care system is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in a generation.
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Ben Wealthy @benwealthy.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Keir Starmer has talked about Labour going "further and faster" following last week's local elections. My latest piece for @labourlist.bsky.social outlines what that could look like in terms of public health reform, building on notable progress so far. labourlist.org/2025/04/birm...
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'Birmingham's bin strike underlines why public health matters. Labour should talk more about it' - LabourList
The defining purpose of public health is creating richer and freer lives for all, not just crisis management. The Labour Government can make public health a good news story.
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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 20/07/2026
Homelessness is the most visible sign of our crumbling public services. The prime minister's commitment to end rough sleeping as his first instruction shows that he is taking seriously the challenge he faces. 1/3
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Centre for Young Lives @cfyounglives.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Encouraging to hear young people among the very first priorities mentioned by PM @andyburnham.bsky.social, and the first time young people's mental health was explicitly referenced in an opening address. We stand ready to work with government to help deliver lasting change for children and families
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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
We are incredibly sad to share that our CEO, Nicola Close MBE, passed away last week. Nicola will be deeply missed by all who knew her & most of all by her family who are in our thoughts. We invite you to read our tribute to reflect on Nicola's remarkable legacy. www.adph.org.uk/2026/07/a-tr...
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A tribute to Nicola Close MBE - ADPH
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Sharon White OBE @sharonwhite61.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
@keatelizabeth.bsky.social Attended your funeral today Liz; they did you proud. 🥹 Your legacy as a one in a million nurse who fought tirelessly for those most vulnerable will live on. You will be sorely missed. Thank you for the blessings of working alongside. @nhsrobw.bsky.social
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Sharon White OBE @sharonwhite61.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
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Sharon White OBE @sharonwhite61.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
@keatelizabeth.bsky.social Attended your funeral today Liz; they did you proud. 🥹 Your legacy as a one in a million nurse who fought tirelessly for those most vulnerable will live on. You will be sorely missed. Thank you for the blessings of working alongside. @nhsrobw.bsky.social
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Centre for Young Lives @cfyounglives.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Our report on #looksmaxxing out today. www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...
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Toxic “looksmaxxing” social media trend is pushing boys towards extreme body obsession, misogyny, and self-harm, Centre for Young Lives report warns | Centre for Young Lives | Press Release
Published: A new report from the Centre for Young Lives thinktank published today (Thursday June 25th) warns that the fast-growing online trend known as “looksmaxxing” is driving some boys and young m...
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