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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 21h

New data shows encouraging progress in ending HIV transmission, with new diagnoses falling by 4% across the UK from 3,169 in 2023 to 3,043 in 2024.

But there's still work to do to reach the goal of zero new cases of HIV by 2030.

👀Read our response ➡️www.adph.org.uk

UK Health Security Agency @ukhsa.bsky.social · 1d

HIV treatment is very effective. Get tested, and take control of your health.

There are many ways to access testing kits - visit the NHS website to check your options: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hiv-and-aids/

98% of adults in England who are treated for HIV have supressed viral loads which means it can't be passed on

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 1d

A positive boost for active travel innovation but it shouldn't be a substitute for guaranteed, sustained investment in core active travel infrastructure⬇️ 🚴‍♀️🚶‍♀️

www.gov.uk/government/n...

Government launches £1 million competition to take active travel innovation to the next level

Organisations and businesses can bid for a share of £1 million funding to help them deliver initiatives that enable more people to walk, wheel or cycle.

www.gov.uk

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 1d

Don't forget to catch up on the latest episode of #PHSpotlight, made in partnership with Panoramic Associates, where Peter Bradley shares his career highlights and insights into working as a Director of Public Health for Jersey.

👀🎧Catch up now➡️bit.ly/PHSpotlight

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 1d

Timely & important report from @rsph.bsky.social.

The upcoming NHS Workforce Strategy should be widened to include EVERYONE who has an impact on health outcomes with a particular focus on the public health workforce⬇️

Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 2d

🚨The UK is facing a health crisis.

But there are 1.5 million people who could help solve it.

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 1d

📣Read our weekly round up of #Publichealth #Consultations here ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan

Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 4d

📢A big shout out & thank you to our #ADPHAwards25 supporters
@fphuk.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social OHID Penna PH Jobs @intelligenthealth.bsky.social @rsph.bsky.social 🙏

There are just over 2 weeks left to nominate!

👀For more info➡️bit.ly/ADPHAwardsInfo

🗳️To make a nomination➡️bit.ly/ADPHAwards25

Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 5d

Ansaf, Director of Public Health for Oxfordshire County Council, has 20+yrs experience in the public sector, both within the NHS & local gov.

Ansaf replaces Julia Weldon, who we are v pleased to welcome as an Alumni Member!

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 6d

3.8 million households are living in poor quality housing, which⬆️the risk of health conditions inc lung & heart conditions.

Public Health, Health & Social Care Professionals are invited to learn more about Awaab's Law, which sets strict timelines for social landlords to fix hazards in the home⬇️

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 7d

In this month's member blog, Matt Ashton, ADPH Board member and Director of Public Health Liverpool, explores the experiences and events that drew him towards public health and highlights the importance of community engagement.

Read the full blog here➡️ bit.ly/4gSK6Un

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 7d

"Multi-buy promotions do not save people money...they encourage them to spend more. They are designed to encourage impulsive purchases & to normalise buying more & more frequently."

ADPH President, @felly500.bsky.social on the ban on multibuy promotions ⬇️

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

'Buy one, get one free' deals for unhealthy food banned in supermarkets

Crisps, sweets, chocolate and fizzy drinks will be covered by restrictions starting in England.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 8d

📢The latest episode of our video podcast, made in collaboration with Panoramic Associates, is now available to watch.

This time, we hear from Peter M Bradley, Director of Public Health for the Government of Jersey.

👀🎧Watch/listen now➡️bit.ly/PHSpotlight

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 8d

Our September newsletter is now available with all the latest news and updates from ADPH.

Read in full➡️ bit.ly/4nXZz7P

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 9d

📣Read our weekly round up of #Publichealth #Consultations here ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan

Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 9d

By thinking we have a treatment for obesity we lose focus and stop thinking about the more difficult issues around the food industry and regulation, which are the root cause of this." @felly500.bsky.social , ADPH President

How weight-loss injections are making obesity a wealth issue

With claims of a 'two-tier system', could it be that these drugs are exacerbating health inequalities?

www.bbc.co.uk

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 12d

📢Just over three weeks left to nominate for #ADPHAwards25🏅

👀For full details ➡️ adph.org.uk/resources/ad...

📝To nominate➡️ bit.ly/ADPHAwards25

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 13d

Next week, people across the🌍will mark UN nternational Day of Older People.

This yr will celebrate the vital role of social connections.

Addressing loneliness is a preventative measure & can help us shift from acute & long-term care to self-help & support in communities.

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you to everyone who came to yesterday's webinar with clinical psychologist, Dr Warren Larkin.

The session provided attendees with a overview of trauma & resilience informed practice & explored the need for a cross sector commitment to early intervention & prevention.

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 15d

🗓️Only a week to go until the next episode of PH Spotlight - made with Panoramic Associates - lands.

This time, we will hear from Peter Bradley, Director of Public Health for Jersey, who shares his experience of working to protect, promote and improve public health on an island.

Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 15d

New research shows plain packaging makes vapes less appealing to young people.

Vapes can be an effective tool to help adults quit smoking, but they shouldn't be used by non smokers & marketing vapes with appealing packaging & flavours is completely unacceptable.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

The effect of standardised packaging and limited flavour descriptors of vape pods among adults and youth in Great Britain: a cross-sectional between-subjects experimental study

Standardised packaging and limiting flavour descriptors reduced youth appeal but had minimal effect on adults’ interest or harm perception.

www.thelancet.com

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 16d

With the new school year well underway, ADPH President @felly500.bsky.social asks whether we can really trust what our children are being taught given the influence industry backed educational materials have.

👀Read in full ➡️bit.ly/48rblTw

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 16d

📣Read our weekly round up of #Publichealth #Consultations here ➡️ bit.ly/phconsultationscan

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 19d

We’re delighted to hear that Public Health Birmingham has been shortlisted for Inclusive Organisation/Trust of the Year at the National BAME Health & Care Awards!

A huge congratulations to Sally Burns and her team for their outstanding work.

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 20d

As the English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill makes its way through committee stage, we have published our position, which outlines the opportunities & risks presented by devolution & our recommendations for effective implementation.

👀Read more➡️bit.ly/4pkAeq2

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 21d

ALL children have a right to - and benefit from - access to green spaces & play facilities.

This is just one reason why we are helping build stronger relationships between public health and planning departments.

Find out more ➡️bit.ly/4nyNyWb
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...

Space for play is being ‘designed-out’ of urban childhoods

Children growing up in British cities face barriers to safe, playable spaces as financial constraints, policy misalignment and housing pressures cause planners to prioritise property over parks, finds...

www.ucl.ac.uk

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 21d

This #SHW25 Brook (www.brook.org.uk/shw/) explore how a mix of online & in person sexual health services can help ⬇️health inequalities.

Evidence-based digital services help⬇️barriers & reach⬆️people but staff need 💷 & resources for ongoing training & evaluation for them to be effective.

Sexual Health Week 2025: Chronically Online

For Sexual Health Week 2025, we’re logging on to explore how being Chronically Online is influencing our attitudes and behaviours around sex and relationships.

www.brook.org.uk

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