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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 35m

We're bringing health into local communities 🏘️#PublicHealthWorkforceWeek

We're launching a qualification in Community Health and Wellbeing, aimed at giving Community Health and Wellbeing Workers the skills they need to prevent ill health.

Find out more 👇

https://ow.ly/tbgk50X7OXU

New qualification to bring health into local communities

A new qualification aimed at Community Health and Wellbeing Workers is aimed at bringing health into local communities.

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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 19h

We're helping people pursue careers in pest control.

Our new careers hub will provide guidance, insights and resources for people looking to enter the workforce or progress their careers.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/sFzG50X7byG

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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 · 1d

🚨The UK is facing a health crisis.

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

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Greg Fell @felly500.bsky.social · 1d

An awful lot of "public health" is delivered by staff who dont have those two words in their job title

The workforce really really matters
We can do better on this

Good report from @rsph.bsky.social

Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 1d

🚨The UK is facing a health crisis.

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

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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 1d

The government have stated their commitment to prevention, but it won't happen without the public health workforce.

Use your voice by writing to the Health Secretary to ask him to support them ➡️ ow.ly/h6WB50X69QO

Untapped Potential: The Role of Training in Public Health

RSPH’s new report sets out the challenges the wider public health workforce is facing to protect the nation’s health, and the support they need to continue delivering crucial preventative intervention...

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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 1d

This #PublicHealthWorkforceWeek, we're calling for support and training to help the workforce improve the health of the nation and progress their careers.

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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 1d

From sports clubs to schools, the wider public health workforce are making public health happen everywhere.

But they need support. They're facing major challenges in recruitment, retention and career progression.

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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 1d

🚨The UK is facing a health crisis.

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

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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 4d

Take our public health training pathway for free!

We're running a pilot of our training pathway for adult social care workers, carers and volunteers in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire.

Apply by 15 October to take part 👇

https://ow.ly/ZzxM50X5xHR

Application Form: Public Health Training Pathway for Adult Social Care Workers, Carers & Volunteers in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire

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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 5d

Could lifestyle interventions improve health for people with chronic diseases?

A new study suggests so – and it starts with co-creation.

Research found improvements in diet, physical activity and medicine adherence within six months of interventions 👇

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

The effectiveness of co-created lifestyle interventions in improving health behaviour, physical and mental health in adults with non-communicable diseases: A systematic review with meta-analysis

This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of co-created lifestyle interventions in modifying health behaviour, and mental/physical he…

www.sciencedirect.com

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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 7d

The social care workforce deliver vital health support to many of our most vulnerable populations.

Without proper investment and recognition, they will continue to face challenges.

The solutions exist. We now need to act.

https://ow.ly/i91950X3Fv0

Royal Society for Public Health calling for social care reform

The Royal Society for Public Health is calling for adult social care reform to improve working conditions and access to workforce training.

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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 8d

Underpaid, overworked, undervalued, and rushed.

That’s how one paid carer we spoke to feels about their role in social care.

It’s crucial that we give social care staff the support they need so that they can help people live the best quality of life ➡️ https://ow.ly/83kL50X3wps

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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 8d

Underpaid, overworked, undervalued, and rushed.

That’s how one paid carer we spoke to feels about their role in social care.

It’s crucial that we give social care staff the support they need so that they can help people live the best quality of life ➡️ https://ow.ly/387G50X3wl2

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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 11d

The social care system needs major reform.

With action, we can build a resilient social care system that improves quality of life, reduces pressure on the NHS, and drives local economies.

Read our new report 👇

www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/pub...

Caring About Health

RSPH has published a new report looking at the health outcomes of adults using social care services and how the system can have a more active role in health improvement.

www.rsph.org.uk

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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 12d

Earlier this year, we published a model setting out how to do exactly this.

Whether it's healthy food, social spaces, transport links or community empowerment, we need to implement the building blocks that will help our communities thrive 👇

www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/pub...

Streets Ahead: building health on the high street

The high street is a British institution. This report explores what needs to be done so that high streets not only thrive but also support the local community to do the same.

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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 12d

It's great to see more powers given to local communities to revitalise high streets with health at the centre.

👉 If we want our high streets to be places where people spend their time, then we need them to promote health and wellbeing.

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

Communities to seize control over high streets and restore pride

Local communities will be handed new powers to revitalise their high streets and restore pride in their towns.

www.gov.uk

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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 14d

Childhood bereavement can have a serious impact on health and wellbeing.

To shed light on the realities of how universally anticipatory grief and bereavement affect us physically as well as mentally, we spoke to Ruth Strauss Foundation on our podcast.

Listen now: shows.acast.com/rsph-present...

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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 19d

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Effect of aspirin use on cancer incidence and mortality: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis

To evaluate the association between aspirin use and cancer incidence and mortality, and to clarify aspirin's potential role in cancer prevention.Meta-…

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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 19d

However, researchers aren't ready to recommend aspirin as a cancer-preventing drug just yet.

More research is needed to figure out the right dose, how long it should be used for, and what the precise effects might be.

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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 19d

📊 Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Colon cancer is especially common, alongside breast, lung, prostate, skin and stomach.

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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 19d

Researchers found aspirin could:

👉 Reduce chronic inflammation
👉 Help the immune system recognise abnormal cells
👉 Slow down the spread of tumours

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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 19d

Could aspirin prevent cancer? 💊

A new study has suggested that aspirin could play a role in reducing the risk of certain cancers, including those affecting the colon and liver.

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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 20d

This year, we're celebrating #PublicHealthWorkforceWeek from 6-10 October.

Join us in recognising the people that make public health possible – the work they do, the support they need, and how we can encourage even more people to get involved 👇

www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/pub...

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Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 21d

Learn how to prevent and reduce the incidence of violence and abuse in the workplace with our online training.

This training is for anyone working in 'at risk' environments – from NHS workers to people working in hospitality, retail or transport.

Book now: www.rsph.org.uk/events/level...

Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social · 26d

Public health has never mattered more.

As political and economic landscapes shift, our commitment remains the same: to protect and improve the health of the public.

That's why we've developed a new website with the public at its core 👇

www.rsph.org.uk/insights/how...

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