Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH)
@adphuk.bsky.social
Supporting Directors of Public Health (DsPH) across the UK to promote and protect good health and wellbeing, prevent ill-health and reduce inequalities.
"Public health’s greatest hits were never just solo tracks."
In a blog published by @local.gov.uk, ADPH Board Member & Director of Public Health for Liverpool, Matt Ashton, explains why putting health in ALL policies is vital to improving health ⬇️
www.local.gov.uk/topics/socia...
In a blog published by @local.gov.uk, ADPH Board Member & Director of Public Health for Liverpool, Matt Ashton, explains why putting health in ALL policies is vital to improving health ⬇️
www.local.gov.uk/topics/socia...
Whole systems approaches in public health: from framework to movement
In this blog, Professor Matthew Ashton discusses how whole system public health can spark real change, uniting partners, communities, and evidence to build fairer, healthier places where everyone can ...
www.local.gov.uk
January 23, 2026 at 5:18 PM
"Public health’s greatest hits were never just solo tracks."
In a blog published by @local.gov.uk, ADPH Board Member & Director of Public Health for Liverpool, Matt Ashton, explains why putting health in ALL policies is vital to improving health ⬇️
www.local.gov.uk/topics/socia...
In a blog published by @local.gov.uk, ADPH Board Member & Director of Public Health for Liverpool, Matt Ashton, explains why putting health in ALL policies is vital to improving health ⬇️
www.local.gov.uk/topics/socia...
Tonight is #CleanAirNight.
➡️Wood burning ⬆️ the risk of heart and lung disease, asthma, diabetes and dementia.
➡️Every year, air pollution from burning in UK homes contributes to nearly 2,500 premature deaths.
Visit @globalactionplan.bsky.social’s cleanairhub.org.uk to find out more.
➡️Wood burning ⬆️ the risk of heart and lung disease, asthma, diabetes and dementia.
➡️Every year, air pollution from burning in UK homes contributes to nearly 2,500 premature deaths.
Visit @globalactionplan.bsky.social’s cleanairhub.org.uk to find out more.
January 22, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Tonight is #CleanAirNight.
➡️Wood burning ⬆️ the risk of heart and lung disease, asthma, diabetes and dementia.
➡️Every year, air pollution from burning in UK homes contributes to nearly 2,500 premature deaths.
Visit @globalactionplan.bsky.social’s cleanairhub.org.uk to find out more.
➡️Wood burning ⬆️ the risk of heart and lung disease, asthma, diabetes and dementia.
➡️Every year, air pollution from burning in UK homes contributes to nearly 2,500 premature deaths.
Visit @globalactionplan.bsky.social’s cleanairhub.org.uk to find out more.
Last week, Sheffield City Council rejected plans for a new McDonald's drive-through.
Our co-lead for healthy places, Darrell Gale, explains to @bmj.com why planning restrictions are vital in reversing the soaring numbers of children living with obesity ⬇️
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
Our co-lead for healthy places, Darrell Gale, explains to @bmj.com why planning restrictions are vital in reversing the soaring numbers of children living with obesity ⬇️
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
Child obesity: McDonald’s drive-through plan rejected by Sheffield Council on health grounds
Public health officials in Sheffield have successfully blocked plans for a new McDonald’s drive-through restaurant after arguing that it would undermine efforts to tackle child obesity.
Sheffield Cou...
www.bmj.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Last week, Sheffield City Council rejected plans for a new McDonald's drive-through.
Our co-lead for healthy places, Darrell Gale, explains to @bmj.com why planning restrictions are vital in reversing the soaring numbers of children living with obesity ⬇️
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
Our co-lead for healthy places, Darrell Gale, explains to @bmj.com why planning restrictions are vital in reversing the soaring numbers of children living with obesity ⬇️
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
Did you know #BlueMonday was developed by a travel company to encourage us to book holidays?
Big industry can influence our access to the things that impact our health & wellbeing.
👀 Find out what we are doing to tackle the negative impact of commercial determinants of health ➡️ bit.ly/4b9GgVU
Big industry can influence our access to the things that impact our health & wellbeing.
👀 Find out what we are doing to tackle the negative impact of commercial determinants of health ➡️ bit.ly/4b9GgVU
January 20, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Did you know #BlueMonday was developed by a travel company to encourage us to book holidays?
Big industry can influence our access to the things that impact our health & wellbeing.
👀 Find out what we are doing to tackle the negative impact of commercial determinants of health ➡️ bit.ly/4b9GgVU
Big industry can influence our access to the things that impact our health & wellbeing.
👀 Find out what we are doing to tackle the negative impact of commercial determinants of health ➡️ bit.ly/4b9GgVU
Our weekly round up of consultations is now available to download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan
January 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Our weekly round up of consultations is now available to download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan
New research from Global Action Plan reveals that air pollution from wood burning in UK homes contributes to nearly 2,500 premature deaths and over 27,000 life years lost every year.
Find out more ➡️ www.cleanairhub.org.uk
#CleanAirNight
Find out more ➡️ www.cleanairhub.org.uk
#CleanAirNight
January 16, 2026 at 12:09 PM
New research from Global Action Plan reveals that air pollution from wood burning in UK homes contributes to nearly 2,500 premature deaths and over 27,000 life years lost every year.
Find out more ➡️ www.cleanairhub.org.uk
#CleanAirNight
Find out more ➡️ www.cleanairhub.org.uk
#CleanAirNight
Yesterday, we held a fascinating webinar with @warrenlarkin.bsky.social on wellbeing in the workforce, where we explored the reasons for burnout and how to support ourselves & our colleagues.
Thank you to Dr Larkin and all 70 attendees for a really insightful session.
Thank you to Dr Larkin and all 70 attendees for a really insightful session.
January 14, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Yesterday, we held a fascinating webinar with @warrenlarkin.bsky.social on wellbeing in the workforce, where we explored the reasons for burnout and how to support ourselves & our colleagues.
Thank you to Dr Larkin and all 70 attendees for a really insightful session.
Thank you to Dr Larkin and all 70 attendees for a really insightful session.
📣The latest episode of our video podcast, made with Panoramic Associates, is now available.
This time, we hear from Christina Gray on her previous roles and what inspired her to become Director of Public Health for Bristol City Council.
🎧👀Listen/watch now ➡️bit.ly/PHSpotlight
This time, we hear from Christina Gray on her previous roles and what inspired her to become Director of Public Health for Bristol City Council.
🎧👀Listen/watch now ➡️bit.ly/PHSpotlight
January 13, 2026 at 3:18 PM
📣The latest episode of our video podcast, made with Panoramic Associates, is now available.
This time, we hear from Christina Gray on her previous roles and what inspired her to become Director of Public Health for Bristol City Council.
🎧👀Listen/watch now ➡️bit.ly/PHSpotlight
This time, we hear from Christina Gray on her previous roles and what inspired her to become Director of Public Health for Bristol City Council.
🎧👀Listen/watch now ➡️bit.ly/PHSpotlight
Our weekly round up of consultations is now available to download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan
January 12, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Our weekly round up of consultations is now available to download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan
Interesting new research highlighting the impact the places where we live & work has on our health & wellbeing, and highlighting that health harming products are more prevalent in the most deprived areas, potentially worsening health inequalities ⬇️
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Unequal high streets? A spatial analysis of inequalities in health-related amenities in England from 2014-2024
There are persistent inequalities in health-related behaviours in England which are stratified by region and deprivation. These are influenced by the …
www.sciencedirect.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Interesting new research highlighting the impact the places where we live & work has on our health & wellbeing, and highlighting that health harming products are more prevalent in the most deprived areas, potentially worsening health inequalities ⬇️
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Just two weeks to go until #CleanAirNight 2026.
Breathing in air pollution from wood burning increases your risk of:
▶️heart and lung disease
▶️asthma
▶️diabetes
▶️dementia
👀Find out more from @globalactionplan.bsky.social's www.cleanairhub.org.uk
Breathing in air pollution from wood burning increases your risk of:
▶️heart and lung disease
▶️asthma
▶️diabetes
▶️dementia
👀Find out more from @globalactionplan.bsky.social's www.cleanairhub.org.uk
January 8, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Just two weeks to go until #CleanAirNight 2026.
Breathing in air pollution from wood burning increases your risk of:
▶️heart and lung disease
▶️asthma
▶️diabetes
▶️dementia
👀Find out more from @globalactionplan.bsky.social's www.cleanairhub.org.uk
Breathing in air pollution from wood burning increases your risk of:
▶️heart and lung disease
▶️asthma
▶️diabetes
▶️dementia
👀Find out more from @globalactionplan.bsky.social's www.cleanairhub.org.uk
Millions of people are affected by gambling harm every year in the UK.
New polling from @endgamblingads.bsky.social & @moreincommonuk.bsky.social has found that 70% of people support tougher curbs on gambling ads & sponsorship.
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
New polling from @endgamblingads.bsky.social & @moreincommonuk.bsky.social has found that 70% of people support tougher curbs on gambling ads & sponsorship.
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
UK ministers face increased pressure to restrict gambling ads
Polling indicates strong public backing for a much less permissive approach to promotion, including sponsorship
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Millions of people are affected by gambling harm every year in the UK.
New polling from @endgamblingads.bsky.social & @moreincommonuk.bsky.social has found that 70% of people support tougher curbs on gambling ads & sponsorship.
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
New polling from @endgamblingads.bsky.social & @moreincommonuk.bsky.social has found that 70% of people support tougher curbs on gambling ads & sponsorship.
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
🎧In the latest ep of @rsph.bsky.social 'Spread the Health' podcast, ADPH President, @felly500.bsky.social, talks to RSPH Chief Exec, William Roberts, about the significance of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill and what needs to be done to ⬇️the no. of people experiencing harm from alcohol.
👂➡️bit.ly/49khn7m
👂➡️bit.ly/49khn7m
January 6, 2026 at 4:33 PM
🎧In the latest ep of @rsph.bsky.social 'Spread the Health' podcast, ADPH President, @felly500.bsky.social, talks to RSPH Chief Exec, William Roberts, about the significance of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill and what needs to be done to ⬇️the no. of people experiencing harm from alcohol.
👂➡️bit.ly/49khn7m
👂➡️bit.ly/49khn7m
We’ve joined @oha-updates.bsky.social in welcoming the new rules restricting junk food marketing as a big step forward for public health.
But there’s more to do. In an open letter to the Government, we are calling on the regulations to be tightened further to protect even more people⬇️
But there’s more to do. In an open letter to the Government, we are calling on the regulations to be tightened further to protect even more people⬇️
In our letter, we call on the Secretaries of State to strengthen the rules by:
🔹 Adopting the 2018 Nutrient Profiling Model
🔹 Expanding product categories in scope
🔹 Removing “brand” exemptions
🔹 Starting work on next-phase advertising regulation
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🔹 Adopting the 2018 Nutrient Profiling Model
🔹 Expanding product categories in scope
🔹 Removing “brand” exemptions
🔹 Starting work on next-phase advertising regulation
3/3
January 6, 2026 at 3:24 PM
We’ve joined @oha-updates.bsky.social in welcoming the new rules restricting junk food marketing as a big step forward for public health.
But there’s more to do. In an open letter to the Government, we are calling on the regulations to be tightened further to protect even more people⬇️
But there’s more to do. In an open letter to the Government, we are calling on the regulations to be tightened further to protect even more people⬇️
Around 1 in 5 of us are harmed by gambling, including through stretched public services, financial problems and suicide.
These harms disproportionately impact the most vulnerable.
That is why we are supporting this campaign along with MPs from across the political spectrum⬇️
These harms disproportionately impact the most vulnerable.
That is why we are supporting this campaign along with MPs from across the political spectrum⬇️
🚨BIG NEWS🚨
Thank you to the 280 cross-party signatories backing my campaign & 10 Minute Rule Bill to end the outdated ‘Aim to Permit’ principle.
Councils & communities must have the power to say no to more gambling establishments.
People before profit! 👇🏾
Thank you to the 280 cross-party signatories backing my campaign & 10 Minute Rule Bill to end the outdated ‘Aim to Permit’ principle.
Councils & communities must have the power to say no to more gambling establishments.
People before profit! 👇🏾
January 6, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Around 1 in 5 of us are harmed by gambling, including through stretched public services, financial problems and suicide.
These harms disproportionately impact the most vulnerable.
That is why we are supporting this campaign along with MPs from across the political spectrum⬇️
These harms disproportionately impact the most vulnerable.
That is why we are supporting this campaign along with MPs from across the political spectrum⬇️
We will be bringing in the New Year from Bristol next week with the next episode of PH Spotlight, our video podcast made in partnership with Panoramic Associates.
Remember to tune in to hear Christina Gray @bristolcouncil.bsky.social give her insight into the role of a Director of Public Health.
Remember to tune in to hear Christina Gray @bristolcouncil.bsky.social give her insight into the role of a Director of Public Health.
January 6, 2026 at 11:35 AM
We will be bringing in the New Year from Bristol next week with the next episode of PH Spotlight, our video podcast made in partnership with Panoramic Associates.
Remember to tune in to hear Christina Gray @bristolcouncil.bsky.social give her insight into the role of a Director of Public Health.
Remember to tune in to hear Christina Gray @bristolcouncil.bsky.social give her insight into the role of a Director of Public Health.
This month's member blog features @annahartley.bsky.social, Executive Director for Public Health & Communities, Barnsley, who highlights the impact that embedding public health across directorates can have.
Read the full blog here➡️ bit.ly/4aJtYDB
Read the full blog here➡️ bit.ly/4aJtYDB
January 5, 2026 at 2:42 PM
This month's member blog features @annahartley.bsky.social, Executive Director for Public Health & Communities, Barnsley, who highlights the impact that embedding public health across directorates can have.
Read the full blog here➡️ bit.ly/4aJtYDB
Read the full blog here➡️ bit.ly/4aJtYDB
What we eat & drink is heavily influenced by price & marketing.
We simply don’t have the freedom to choose.
One of the key ways to ⬇️illness & death is to restrict advertising. Today, the junk food ad ban became law.
👀Read our response ➡️ bit.ly/49g4M6B
www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2084q9079po
We simply don’t have the freedom to choose.
One of the key ways to ⬇️illness & death is to restrict advertising. Today, the junk food ad ban became law.
👀Read our response ➡️ bit.ly/49g4M6B
www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2084q9079po
Why some people really struggle to lose weight more than others
Thousands of genes that have an influence on weight, say experts - which means weight loss isn't a level playing field
www.bbc.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 12:42 PM
What we eat & drink is heavily influenced by price & marketing.
We simply don’t have the freedom to choose.
One of the key ways to ⬇️illness & death is to restrict advertising. Today, the junk food ad ban became law.
👀Read our response ➡️ bit.ly/49g4M6B
www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2084q9079po
We simply don’t have the freedom to choose.
One of the key ways to ⬇️illness & death is to restrict advertising. Today, the junk food ad ban became law.
👀Read our response ➡️ bit.ly/49g4M6B
www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2084q9079po
🎉 Absolutely thrilled to see four ADPH members on this year's New Year Honours List.
Congratulations to our President @felly500.bsky.social OBE, Vice President Alice Wiseman MBE, Dr Catherine Mbema MBE & Tim Allison MBE! 👏
Congratulations to our President @felly500.bsky.social OBE, Vice President Alice Wiseman MBE, Dr Catherine Mbema MBE & Tim Allison MBE! 👏
December 29, 2025 at 11:15 PM
🎉 Absolutely thrilled to see four ADPH members on this year's New Year Honours List.
Congratulations to our President @felly500.bsky.social OBE, Vice President Alice Wiseman MBE, Dr Catherine Mbema MBE & Tim Allison MBE! 👏
Congratulations to our President @felly500.bsky.social OBE, Vice President Alice Wiseman MBE, Dr Catherine Mbema MBE & Tim Allison MBE! 👏
📢The ADPH office will be closed from tomorrow until Friday 2nd January.
Thank you to everyone for your support throughout 2025!
We look forward to continuing working with you to improve public health for everyone next year!
Thank you to everyone for your support throughout 2025!
We look forward to continuing working with you to improve public health for everyone next year!
December 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
📢The ADPH office will be closed from tomorrow until Friday 2nd January.
Thank you to everyone for your support throughout 2025!
We look forward to continuing working with you to improve public health for everyone next year!
Thank you to everyone for your support throughout 2025!
We look forward to continuing working with you to improve public health for everyone next year!
In this month's blog, ADPH President @felly500.bsky.social considers the progress made throughout the year, the new funding arrangements for public health in England, and how working in partnership is key to achieving the ambition of a healthier nation.
👀Read in full➡️ bit.ly/48RiwEr
👀Read in full➡️ bit.ly/48RiwEr
December 23, 2025 at 11:40 AM
In this month's blog, ADPH President @felly500.bsky.social considers the progress made throughout the year, the new funding arrangements for public health in England, and how working in partnership is key to achieving the ambition of a healthier nation.
👀Read in full➡️ bit.ly/48RiwEr
👀Read in full➡️ bit.ly/48RiwEr
The latest edition of our newsletter, eDPH, is now available to download.
In this month's edition, we hear from @annahartley.bsky.social, Director of Public Health & Communities for @barnsleycouncil.bsky.social.
👀Read now➡️bit.ly/adpheDPH
In this month's edition, we hear from @annahartley.bsky.social, Director of Public Health & Communities for @barnsleycouncil.bsky.social.
👀Read now➡️bit.ly/adpheDPH
December 22, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The latest edition of our newsletter, eDPH, is now available to download.
In this month's edition, we hear from @annahartley.bsky.social, Director of Public Health & Communities for @barnsleycouncil.bsky.social.
👀Read now➡️bit.ly/adpheDPH
In this month's edition, we hear from @annahartley.bsky.social, Director of Public Health & Communities for @barnsleycouncil.bsky.social.
👀Read now➡️bit.ly/adpheDPH
📢Our weekly round up of consultations is now available to download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan
December 22, 2025 at 3:34 PM
📢Our weekly round up of consultations is now available to download ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan
🎧👀Our video podcast, made in partnership with Panoramic Associates, has gone from strength to strength this year and there are plenty more interviews with ADPH members to come in 2026⬇️
🙏Thank you for listening/watching!
🙏Thank you for listening/watching!
December 19, 2025 at 10:24 AM
🎧👀Our video podcast, made in partnership with Panoramic Associates, has gone from strength to strength this year and there are plenty more interviews with ADPH members to come in 2026⬇️
🙏Thank you for listening/watching!
🙏Thank you for listening/watching!
🎉A big step forward! We are v pleased to see a commitment to addressing unacceptable differences people from different backgrounds face in accessing care.
Now we must work to improve & protect mental health at a population level.
👀Read our response➡️bit.ly/4oVo99j
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Now we must work to improve & protect mental health at a population level.
👀Read our response➡️bit.ly/4oVo99j
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Mental Health Bill receives Royal Assent, revolutionising care
The Mental Health Bill has received Royal Assent to modernise outdated mental health laws and improve care for seriously ill patients.
www.gov.uk
December 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
🎉A big step forward! We are v pleased to see a commitment to addressing unacceptable differences people from different backgrounds face in accessing care.
Now we must work to improve & protect mental health at a population level.
👀Read our response➡️bit.ly/4oVo99j
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Now we must work to improve & protect mental health at a population level.
👀Read our response➡️bit.ly/4oVo99j
www.gov.uk/government/n...