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Lynn Donkin @lynndonkin.bsky.social · Jul 13

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What is measles and why is it so important we're all up to date with our MMR vaccine?

As families prepare for travel over the summer break, there is more chance for measles to be brought in from countries where there are outbreaks. Catching up children who missed out on their MMR vacci...

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Lynn Donkin @lynndonkin.bsky.social · Jun 6

Measles holiday warning as cases rise in Europe.

It’s never too late to have the vaccine.

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Measles warning to holidaymakers as cases rise across Europe

As the summer holiday season gets going, families are being warned of measles outbreaks in many popular European destinations, with vaccination rates in the UK still far below what experts advise.

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Lynn Donkin @lynndonkin.bsky.social · May 31

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Disposable vape ban: Help young vapers and don't judge, Liverpool medic says

A ban on the sale of disposable vapes aims to curb littering and cut down youth vaping.

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Lynn Donkin @lynndonkin.bsky.social · May 23

What is measles and why is it so important we're all up to date with our MMR vaccine?

ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/05/23/w...

What is measles and why is it so important we're all up to date with our MMR vaccine?

As families prepare for travel over the summer break, there is more chance for measles to be brought in from countries where there are outbreaks. Catching up children who missed out on their MMR vacci...

ukhsa.blog.gov.uk

Lynn Donkin @lynndonkin.bsky.social · May 23

Great blog on community led research taking place in Bolton by Bryony from our fabulous public health team! bsky.app/profile/food...

Food Active @foodactive.bsky.social · May 21

In our latest guest blog, we hear from Bryony O'Connor, PhD Researcher and Public Health Specialist about the launch of the Bolton Food Waste Toolkit – a community-led initiative to help community groups, schools, faith organisations, and businesses reduce food waste.

Read here 👉 lnkd.in/e9vQCidC

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · May 20

NEW: Our analysis with @lshtm.bsky.social highlights how the UK’s health compares increasingly poorly with other high-income countries.

The findings show that improvement is both possible and urgently needed ⬇

UK mortality trends and international comparisons

New research reveals an increasingly concerning picture of health in the UK.

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Lynn Donkin @lynndonkin.bsky.social · Feb 5

Fantastic opportunity to work with the ten Directors of Public Health in Greater Manchester and the PopulationHealth team at NHS GM ICB.

Programme Manager - Greater Manchester Public Health Network
Tameside Council
£49,764-£52,805
Closes 14/02/2025

www.greater.jobs/job/75679774

Programme Manager (GM Public Health Network) in Tameside

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Until March 2026Contract Reason: Secondment CoverSecondment Opportunity: Permanent employees are encouraged to apply and will be supported as part of our workforce d...

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Public Health Jobs UK @pubhealthjobsuk.bsky.social · Dec 7

Field Epidemiology Training Programme Fellow x EIGHT posts
UK Health Security Agency
Locations include Nottingham, Birmingham, Essex, London, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Liverpool, Ashford, Bristol, Leeds, Belfast, Cardiff
£40,661 - £63,152
Closes 22/01

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Field Epidemiology Training Programme Fellow - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UKGOV.UK

Search and apply for jobs in the UK Civil Service

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Public Health Jobs UK @pubhealthjobsuk.bsky.social · Nov 25

Hello!

Scott here from @pubhealthjobsuk on that other platform.

Normal service will start here soon.

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Lynn Donkin @lynndonkin.bsky.social · Nov 22

Added! 😁

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Lynn Donkin @lynndonkin.bsky.social · Nov 22

Starter pack of GM public health people .. GM PH colleagues please let me know if you want adding go.bsky.app/2LgdRpq

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Jo Bibby @jobibby.bsky.social · Nov 22

The analysis from the excellent @healthfoundation.bsky.social Health 2040 report being presented by Jim Bethell as the siren call for action on prevention.

See charts here⬇️⬇️

And links to full reports below

#ADPHConf2024

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Lynn Donkin @lynndonkin.bsky.social · Nov 22

Hearing from Andrew Gwynne, Minister for Public Health and Prevention on the governments health mission and action to reduce the gap in healthy life expectancy speaking at #ADPHConf24

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Marita Hennessy @maritahennessy.bsky.social · Nov 22

👉 Overcoming doubt: developing #CDoH Essentials, a practical tool to introduce the commercial determinants of health

✍️ Anna Brook, Katherine Körner, @maizie333.bsky.social, Amy Barnes, Mark Petticrew

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Overcoming doubt: developing CDoH Essentials, a practical tool to introduce the commercial determinants of health

Abstract. Despite growing awareness of the importance of commercial determinants of health (CDoH), there has been limited development or evaluation of educ

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Dr Adam Benkwitz @drbenkwitz.bsky.social · Nov 21

Public mental health starter pack: please take a look, share, recommend others or ask to join!
go.bsky.app/7edo6At

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

Just one week until the second reading of the
#Tobacco and Vapes Bill in the House of Commons.

If passed, the Bill will create the first ever #smokefree generation & give powers to extend the indoor smoking ban to specific outdoor spaces, protecting the 88% of people who don't smoke from harm.

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Lynn Donkin @lynndonkin.bsky.social · Nov 19

UK citizen science project #FluSurvey

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Join the fight against flu by taking part in our citizen science project

Our scientists are tracking flu and other respiratory viruses and they need your help. Join our FluSurvey system and contribute directly to flu surveillance this winter. This UK-wide citizen science p...

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Lynn Donkin @lynndonkin.bsky.social · Nov 17

Fabulous opportunity if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, making a difference for local communities.

Public Health Specialty Training recruitment 2025.
60 x places.
Closes 21/11/2024

#localauthority #publichealth #makingadifference

www.oriel.nhs.uk/Web/PermaLin...

Oriel

Published vacancies that are available for applicants to apply to. This includes key information suchs as the training programme(s), post type(s), advert information and duration.

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