Faculty of Public Health
@fphuk.bsky.social
The UK's professional membership body for #publichealth. We work with our members to protect and improve health for all. www.fph.org.uk
🧵 #5FromFPH – Five highlights from the Faculty and our partners this week as we work together to support Better Health For All, leaving no one behind.
January 16, 2026 at 3:06 PM
🧵 #5FromFPH – Five highlights from the Faculty and our partners this week as we work together to support Better Health For All, leaving no one behind.
Connecting, learning, moving, and spending time in nature are proven ways to support mental wellbeing.
These protective factors are central to Leeds’ Public Mental Health approach, and ‘Being You Leeds’ brings them to life.
Read the full blog: www.fph.org.uk/blog/mental-...
These protective factors are central to Leeds’ Public Mental Health approach, and ‘Being You Leeds’ brings them to life.
Read the full blog: www.fph.org.uk/blog/mental-...
Mental Health is Made in Communities
The importance and benefits of connecting with others, learning new skills, moving with others and getting out into nature is well known. Being You Leeds does exactly that – and we were honoured to ha...
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January 16, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Connecting, learning, moving, and spending time in nature are proven ways to support mental wellbeing.
These protective factors are central to Leeds’ Public Mental Health approach, and ‘Being You Leeds’ brings them to life.
Read the full blog: www.fph.org.uk/blog/mental-...
These protective factors are central to Leeds’ Public Mental Health approach, and ‘Being You Leeds’ brings them to life.
Read the full blog: www.fph.org.uk/blog/mental-...
A few of our FPH events ahead!
19/01 - Ethics and Equity Problems arising in Practice & Moral Distress
22/01 - Public health and emergency services collaborations
28/01 - Launch of the Pandemic Preparedness and Response SIG
28/01 - Child health webinar
See more ➡️ www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
19/01 - Ethics and Equity Problems arising in Practice & Moral Distress
22/01 - Public health and emergency services collaborations
28/01 - Launch of the Pandemic Preparedness and Response SIG
28/01 - Child health webinar
See more ➡️ www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
January 15, 2026 at 3:47 PM
A few of our FPH events ahead!
19/01 - Ethics and Equity Problems arising in Practice & Moral Distress
22/01 - Public health and emergency services collaborations
28/01 - Launch of the Pandemic Preparedness and Response SIG
28/01 - Child health webinar
See more ➡️ www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
19/01 - Ethics and Equity Problems arising in Practice & Moral Distress
22/01 - Public health and emergency services collaborations
28/01 - Launch of the Pandemic Preparedness and Response SIG
28/01 - Child health webinar
See more ➡️ www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
FPH shares the GMC’s commitment to a health system where every professional can thrive. Progress shows what is possible, but more must be done.
FPH reiterates our commitment to: Champion Inclusion, Mentor and Empower, and Engage and Learn to build fairness in care.
www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-ar...
FPH reiterates our commitment to: Champion Inclusion, Mentor and Empower, and Engage and Learn to build fairness in care.
www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-ar...
Deep-rooted inequalities ‘distort opportunities and weaken healthcare culture’, GMC says
Deep-rooted inequalities ‘distort opportunities and weaken healthcare culture’, GMC says
www.gmc-uk.org
January 15, 2026 at 11:23 AM
FPH shares the GMC’s commitment to a health system where every professional can thrive. Progress shows what is possible, but more must be done.
FPH reiterates our commitment to: Champion Inclusion, Mentor and Empower, and Engage and Learn to build fairness in care.
www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-ar...
FPH reiterates our commitment to: Champion Inclusion, Mentor and Empower, and Engage and Learn to build fairness in care.
www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-ar...
FPH welcomes new guidance on how local authorities should provide public health advice to ICBs.
This advice is vital for strategic commissioning, reducing inequalities & improving outcomes.
Read more www.fph.org.uk/news/fph-wel...
This advice is vital for strategic commissioning, reducing inequalities & improving outcomes.
Read more www.fph.org.uk/news/fph-wel...
FPH welcomes new guidance on healthcare public health advice for Integrated Care Boards
The Faculty of Public Health welcomes new guidance explaining how local authorities should provide specialist healthcare public health advice to Integrated Care Boards (ICBs).
www.fph.org.uk
January 15, 2026 at 10:44 AM
FPH welcomes new guidance on how local authorities should provide public health advice to ICBs.
This advice is vital for strategic commissioning, reducing inequalities & improving outcomes.
Read more www.fph.org.uk/news/fph-wel...
This advice is vital for strategic commissioning, reducing inequalities & improving outcomes.
Read more www.fph.org.uk/news/fph-wel...
FPH is looking for Associate Editors to support the Journal of Public Health - published in collaboration with Oxford University Press!
Applications close 16 January.
View the full job description on our website www.fph.org.uk/about-fph/wo...
Applications close 16 January.
View the full job description on our website www.fph.org.uk/about-fph/wo...
Work with us - FPH
Join our team to help us improve people's lives
www.fph.org.uk
January 14, 2026 at 9:21 AM
FPH is looking for Associate Editors to support the Journal of Public Health - published in collaboration with Oxford University Press!
Applications close 16 January.
View the full job description on our website www.fph.org.uk/about-fph/wo...
Applications close 16 January.
View the full job description on our website www.fph.org.uk/about-fph/wo...
FPH is currently recruiting a new co-chair to lead the Health Protection (Education and Training) SIG.
The SIG supports members interested in health protection education and training, promotes best practice, and contributes to policy and workforce development.
www.fph.org.uk/about-fph/wo...
The SIG supports members interested in health protection education and training, promotes best practice, and contributes to policy and workforce development.
www.fph.org.uk/about-fph/wo...
Work with us - FPH
Join our team to help us improve people's lives
www.fph.org.uk
January 13, 2026 at 10:55 AM
FPH is currently recruiting a new co-chair to lead the Health Protection (Education and Training) SIG.
The SIG supports members interested in health protection education and training, promotes best practice, and contributes to policy and workforce development.
www.fph.org.uk/about-fph/wo...
The SIG supports members interested in health protection education and training, promotes best practice, and contributes to policy and workforce development.
www.fph.org.uk/about-fph/wo...
The Faculty’s Awards Programme is open, including nominations for the Sarah Stewart-Brown Award - which celebrates leadership and innovation in public mental health across the UK.
Nominations close Friday 16 January.
Find out more www.fph.org.uk/membership/a...
Nominations close Friday 16 January.
Find out more www.fph.org.uk/membership/a...
Annual awards and prizes - FPH
Read more about the annual membership awards and prizes. Every year, we ask our Fellows to nominate brilliant Public Health professionals to join FPH.
www.fph.org.uk
January 12, 2026 at 10:10 AM
The Faculty’s Awards Programme is open, including nominations for the Sarah Stewart-Brown Award - which celebrates leadership and innovation in public mental health across the UK.
Nominations close Friday 16 January.
Find out more www.fph.org.uk/membership/a...
Nominations close Friday 16 January.
Find out more www.fph.org.uk/membership/a...
#5FromFPH – Five highlights from the Faculty and our partners this week as we work together to support Better Health For All, leaving no one behind.
January 9, 2026 at 3:36 PM
#5FromFPH – Five highlights from the Faculty and our partners this week as we work together to support Better Health For All, leaving no one behind.
FPH is looking for Associate Editors to support the Journal of Public Health - published in collaboration with Oxford University Press!
Applications close 16 January.
View the full job description on our website www.fph.org.uk/about-fph/wo...
Applications close 16 January.
View the full job description on our website www.fph.org.uk/about-fph/wo...
Work with us - FPH
Join our team to help us improve people's lives
www.fph.org.uk
January 9, 2026 at 11:56 AM
FPH is looking for Associate Editors to support the Journal of Public Health - published in collaboration with Oxford University Press!
Applications close 16 January.
View the full job description on our website www.fph.org.uk/about-fph/wo...
Applications close 16 January.
View the full job description on our website www.fph.org.uk/about-fph/wo...
Childhood immunization is under threat.
The World Federation of Public Health Associations warns that proposed changes to the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule risk reversing decades of progress and widening health inequities.
Read WFPHA's full statement: www.wfpha.org/us-childhood...
The World Federation of Public Health Associations warns that proposed changes to the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule risk reversing decades of progress and widening health inequities.
Read WFPHA's full statement: www.wfpha.org/us-childhood...
Why the U.S. Childhood Vaccine Schedule Overhaul Risks Global Health
The WFPHA warns that the 2026 US childhood vaccine schedule overhaul risks public health and equity. Read their official statement on protecting children’s lives.
www.wfpha.org
January 9, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Childhood immunization is under threat.
The World Federation of Public Health Associations warns that proposed changes to the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule risk reversing decades of progress and widening health inequities.
Read WFPHA's full statement: www.wfpha.org/us-childhood...
The World Federation of Public Health Associations warns that proposed changes to the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule risk reversing decades of progress and widening health inequities.
Read WFPHA's full statement: www.wfpha.org/us-childhood...
A few of our FPH events ahead!
📅 [19/01/26] - Ethics and Equity Problems arising in Practice & Moral Distress
📅 [22/01/26] - Public health and emergency services collaborations
📅 [04/02/26] - Poverty, housing, and healthy places
Register and see more ➡️ www.fph.org.uk/events-courses-exams/
📅 [19/01/26] - Ethics and Equity Problems arising in Practice & Moral Distress
📅 [22/01/26] - Public health and emergency services collaborations
📅 [04/02/26] - Poverty, housing, and healthy places
Register and see more ➡️ www.fph.org.uk/events-courses-exams/
January 8, 2026 at 9:38 AM
A few of our FPH events ahead!
📅 [19/01/26] - Ethics and Equity Problems arising in Practice & Moral Distress
📅 [22/01/26] - Public health and emergency services collaborations
📅 [04/02/26] - Poverty, housing, and healthy places
Register and see more ➡️ www.fph.org.uk/events-courses-exams/
📅 [19/01/26] - Ethics and Equity Problems arising in Practice & Moral Distress
📅 [22/01/26] - Public health and emergency services collaborations
📅 [04/02/26] - Poverty, housing, and healthy places
Register and see more ➡️ www.fph.org.uk/events-courses-exams/
Join FPH’s online webinar on Child health in SE London: medicine, population health & integrated care.
Featuring guest speaker: Dr Lucy Pickard Sullivan.
Date: Wednesday, 28th January 2026, 13:00 - 14:00 BST
Join the webinar here: shorturl.at/XbuGo
Featuring guest speaker: Dr Lucy Pickard Sullivan.
Date: Wednesday, 28th January 2026, 13:00 - 14:00 BST
Join the webinar here: shorturl.at/XbuGo
January 7, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Join FPH’s online webinar on Child health in SE London: medicine, population health & integrated care.
Featuring guest speaker: Dr Lucy Pickard Sullivan.
Date: Wednesday, 28th January 2026, 13:00 - 14:00 BST
Join the webinar here: shorturl.at/XbuGo
Featuring guest speaker: Dr Lucy Pickard Sullivan.
Date: Wednesday, 28th January 2026, 13:00 - 14:00 BST
Join the webinar here: shorturl.at/XbuGo
What does 2026 hold for public health?
In the latest Spread the Health podcast by @rsph.bsky.social , Professor Tracy Daszkiewicz and Greg Fell share insights on the year ahead.
Listen now: www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/pod...
In the latest Spread the Health podcast by @rsph.bsky.social , Professor Tracy Daszkiewicz and Greg Fell share insights on the year ahead.
Listen now: www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/pod...
Spread the Health Podcast
Featuring expert guests from a breadth of sectors, fields and industries, Spread the Health explores how the world around us influences our health in both obvious and unexpected ways.
www.rsph.org.uk
January 7, 2026 at 10:23 AM
What does 2026 hold for public health?
In the latest Spread the Health podcast by @rsph.bsky.social , Professor Tracy Daszkiewicz and Greg Fell share insights on the year ahead.
Listen now: www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/pod...
In the latest Spread the Health podcast by @rsph.bsky.social , Professor Tracy Daszkiewicz and Greg Fell share insights on the year ahead.
Listen now: www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/pod...
FPH’s Awards Programme for 2025 is open, closing 5pm Friday 16 January.
Nominate those making a difference in public health. The majority of prizes will be awarded at the Faculty’s annual awards ceremony in Summer 2026.
View the awards currently open for application www.fph.org.uk/membership/a...
Nominate those making a difference in public health. The majority of prizes will be awarded at the Faculty’s annual awards ceremony in Summer 2026.
View the awards currently open for application www.fph.org.uk/membership/a...
Annual awards and prizes - FPH
Read more about the annual membership awards and prizes. Every year, we ask our Fellows to nominate brilliant Public Health professionals to join FPH.
www.fph.org.uk
January 7, 2026 at 9:20 AM
FPH’s Awards Programme for 2025 is open, closing 5pm Friday 16 January.
Nominate those making a difference in public health. The majority of prizes will be awarded at the Faculty’s annual awards ceremony in Summer 2026.
View the awards currently open for application www.fph.org.uk/membership/a...
Nominate those making a difference in public health. The majority of prizes will be awarded at the Faculty’s annual awards ceremony in Summer 2026.
View the awards currently open for application www.fph.org.uk/membership/a...
Applying ethical reasoning in public health practice is a core skill.
Join FPH’s inaugural forum and guided listening session to:
- Discuss real-world ethics and equity challenges
- Explore moral distress in professional practice
Register and see more www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
Join FPH’s inaugural forum and guided listening session to:
- Discuss real-world ethics and equity challenges
- Explore moral distress in professional practice
Register and see more www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
Ethics and Equity Problems arising in Practice & Moral Distress
Applying ethical reasoning in public health practice is a core skill that sits alongside and underpins others, such as appraising and applying scientific evidence, economic analysis, leadership, partn...
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January 6, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Applying ethical reasoning in public health practice is a core skill.
Join FPH’s inaugural forum and guided listening session to:
- Discuss real-world ethics and equity challenges
- Explore moral distress in professional practice
Register and see more www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
Join FPH’s inaugural forum and guided listening session to:
- Discuss real-world ethics and equity challenges
- Explore moral distress in professional practice
Register and see more www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
The Faculty of Public Health welcomes the implementation of the Less Healthy Food and Drink Advertising Regulations - a milestone long overdue.
We now call for robust monitoring and enforcement to ensure the policy delivers its intended objectives.
Read more here www.fph.org.uk/news/fph-sta...
We now call for robust monitoring and enforcement to ensure the policy delivers its intended objectives.
Read more here www.fph.org.uk/news/fph-sta...
FPH Statement: Junk Food Advertising Ban
The Faculty of Public Health welcomes the implementation of the Less Healthy Food and Drink Advertising Regulations as a watershed moment for child health. This milestone is long overdue.
www.fph.org.uk
January 5, 2026 at 4:43 PM
The Faculty of Public Health welcomes the implementation of the Less Healthy Food and Drink Advertising Regulations - a milestone long overdue.
We now call for robust monitoring and enforcement to ensure the policy delivers its intended objectives.
Read more here www.fph.org.uk/news/fph-sta...
We now call for robust monitoring and enforcement to ensure the policy delivers its intended objectives.
Read more here www.fph.org.uk/news/fph-sta...
Congratulations to Dr Neil Squires FFPH, Secretary General at IANPHI (The International Association of National Public Health Institutes) and past Chair of the FPH Global Health Committee, for his OBE for services to Global Public Health.
January 5, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Congratulations to Dr Neil Squires FFPH, Secretary General at IANPHI (The International Association of National Public Health Institutes) and past Chair of the FPH Global Health Committee, for his OBE for services to Global Public Health.
FPH proudly congratulates our Fellows/Members recognised in the New Year’s Honours List for their service to public health.
- Greg Fell OBE
- Alice Wiseman MBE
- Catherine Mbema MBE
- Dr Tim Allison MBE
- Professor Brian Ferguson MBE
- Dr Dominque Allwood MBE
- Professor Scarlett McNally OBE
- Greg Fell OBE
- Alice Wiseman MBE
- Catherine Mbema MBE
- Dr Tim Allison MBE
- Professor Brian Ferguson MBE
- Dr Dominque Allwood MBE
- Professor Scarlett McNally OBE
January 5, 2026 at 11:24 AM
FPH proudly congratulates our Fellows/Members recognised in the New Year’s Honours List for their service to public health.
- Greg Fell OBE
- Alice Wiseman MBE
- Catherine Mbema MBE
- Dr Tim Allison MBE
- Professor Brian Ferguson MBE
- Dr Dominque Allwood MBE
- Professor Scarlett McNally OBE
- Greg Fell OBE
- Alice Wiseman MBE
- Catherine Mbema MBE
- Dr Tim Allison MBE
- Professor Brian Ferguson MBE
- Dr Dominque Allwood MBE
- Professor Scarlett McNally OBE
🧵 #5FromFPH – Five highlights from the Faculty and our partners this week as we work together to support Better Health For All, leaving no one behind.
December 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM
🧵 #5FromFPH – Five highlights from the Faculty and our partners this week as we work together to support Better Health For All, leaving no one behind.
FPH is looking for Associate Editors to support the Journal of Public Health - published in collaboration with Oxford University Press!
This is a voluntary role for FPH Fellows.
View the full job description on our website www.fph.org.uk/about-fph/wo...
This is a voluntary role for FPH Fellows.
View the full job description on our website www.fph.org.uk/about-fph/wo...
Work with us - FPH
Join our team to help us improve people's lives
www.fph.org.uk
December 19, 2025 at 9:45 AM
FPH is looking for Associate Editors to support the Journal of Public Health - published in collaboration with Oxford University Press!
This is a voluntary role for FPH Fellows.
View the full job description on our website www.fph.org.uk/about-fph/wo...
This is a voluntary role for FPH Fellows.
View the full job description on our website www.fph.org.uk/about-fph/wo...
A few of our FPH events ahead!
📅 [19/01/26] - Ethics and Equity Problems arising in Practice & Moral Distress
📅 [22/01/26] - Public health and emergency services collaborations
📅 [04/02/26] - Poverty, housing, and healthy places
Register and see more www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
📅 [19/01/26] - Ethics and Equity Problems arising in Practice & Moral Distress
📅 [22/01/26] - Public health and emergency services collaborations
📅 [04/02/26] - Poverty, housing, and healthy places
Register and see more www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
Events, exams and training courses
FPH runs a number of events, exams and training courses throughout the year. Check out the planned events here.
www.fph.org.uk
December 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
A few of our FPH events ahead!
📅 [19/01/26] - Ethics and Equity Problems arising in Practice & Moral Distress
📅 [22/01/26] - Public health and emergency services collaborations
📅 [04/02/26] - Poverty, housing, and healthy places
Register and see more www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
📅 [19/01/26] - Ethics and Equity Problems arising in Practice & Moral Distress
📅 [22/01/26] - Public health and emergency services collaborations
📅 [04/02/26] - Poverty, housing, and healthy places
Register and see more www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
FPH’s Awards Programme for 2025 is open.
Nominate those making a difference in public health. The majority of prizes will be awarded at the Faculty’s annual awards ceremony in Summer 2026.
View the awards currently open for application www.fph.org.uk/membership/a...
Nominate those making a difference in public health. The majority of prizes will be awarded at the Faculty’s annual awards ceremony in Summer 2026.
View the awards currently open for application www.fph.org.uk/membership/a...
Annual awards and prizes - FPH
Read more about the annual membership awards and prizes. Every year, we ask our Fellows to nominate brilliant Public Health professionals to join FPH.
www.fph.org.uk
December 17, 2025 at 9:32 AM
FPH’s Awards Programme for 2025 is open.
Nominate those making a difference in public health. The majority of prizes will be awarded at the Faculty’s annual awards ceremony in Summer 2026.
View the awards currently open for application www.fph.org.uk/membership/a...
Nominate those making a difference in public health. The majority of prizes will be awarded at the Faculty’s annual awards ceremony in Summer 2026.
View the awards currently open for application www.fph.org.uk/membership/a...
FPH’s Health Protection SIG is hosting an all-day online training event.
Hear from experts on inequalities in health protection including environmental public health and infectious disease and explore careers in public health.
Register and see more www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
Hear from experts on inequalities in health protection including environmental public health and infectious disease and explore careers in public health.
Register and see more www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
Health Protection SIG Training Day - Inequalities in Health Protection
This engaging day will bring together current and aspiring public health professionals, to explore how we can reduce health inequalities in health protection.
www.fph.org.uk
December 16, 2025 at 10:18 AM
FPH’s Health Protection SIG is hosting an all-day online training event.
Hear from experts on inequalities in health protection including environmental public health and infectious disease and explore careers in public health.
Register and see more www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
Hear from experts on inequalities in health protection including environmental public health and infectious disease and explore careers in public health.
Register and see more www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
One year ago, FPH published the Fair Exams Report, revealing inequalities in postgraduate exam outcomes.
Since then, FPH has taken action to embed fairness across the training pathway -strengthening governance, improving support, and driving systemic change.
www.fph.org.uk/blog/fair-ex...
Since then, FPH has taken action to embed fairness across the training pathway -strengthening governance, improving support, and driving systemic change.
www.fph.org.uk/blog/fair-ex...
Fair Exams: One Year On
November marked one year since the Faculty of Public Health (FPH) published the Fair Exams Report, the first comprehensive analysis of differential attainment in its postgraduate examinations.
www.fph.org.uk
December 15, 2025 at 9:47 AM
One year ago, FPH published the Fair Exams Report, revealing inequalities in postgraduate exam outcomes.
Since then, FPH has taken action to embed fairness across the training pathway -strengthening governance, improving support, and driving systemic change.
www.fph.org.uk/blog/fair-ex...
Since then, FPH has taken action to embed fairness across the training pathway -strengthening governance, improving support, and driving systemic change.
www.fph.org.uk/blog/fair-ex...