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Posts by Royal Society for Public Health

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England left with ‘toilet deserts’ as public facilities decline by 14% in a decade Report says lack of provision is harmful to health and damaging for high streets

📊 Our latest research has revealed that there are over 15,000 people for every public toilet in England. This isn't good enough.

We need to create places that people want to spend their time in. Offering proper public toilet provision is part of that.

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Pregnancy in a warming world: an opportunity for UK leadership This webinar will explore how rising temperatures will affect maternal health and what we can do to protect pregnancies in a warming world.

On 20 May, we'll be joined by experts to explore how rising temperatures affect maternal health - and what we can do to protect pregnancies in a warming world.

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Today is a landmark moment: the two-child limit has been scrapped!

450,000 children will be lifted out of poverty. This is a vital step toward building a healthier future for the next generation.

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RSPH Health & Wellbeing Awards Established in 2007, the RSPH Health & Wellbeing Awards is now the UK's premier awards scheme for promoting health and wellbeing.

There are only a few hours left to apply for the Health & Wellbeing Awards!

If you're thinking of applying and haven't already, make sure you submit your application by 17:00 today to be in with a chance of winning.

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

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Health experts from a new Commission call for a step change in vaccine access as coverage falls and potentially preventable outbreaks return RSPH and Pfizer Ltd. have brought together leading UK health experts to form a Commission exploring access to vaccines.

We're working with Pfizer Ltd. to launch a new Commission on Access to Vaccines.

Bringing together UK health experts, the Commission will explore why access levels are falling across the country and how we can reform delivery.

www.rsph.org.uk/news/health-...

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By making sure that leisure, health and care systems work together effectively, we can have a real impact on the health and wellbeing of the public.

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🧠 But none of this can be achieved without skilled staff to carry out these services. By investing in and training the workforce they can gain the skills and confidence they need to refer or direct people to relevant services.

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📱 Digital tools can also be used to improve accessibility and personalisation, empowering people to self-manage their journey.

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↔️ Leisure providers and health and care services need to work together to make services easier and less intimidating to use. Simple, two-way referral systems also need to be built between them.

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🗣️ Social connection is incredibly effective at enabling people with health and wellbeing needs to integrate physical activity into their lives.

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Movement is crucial for good health and wellbeing. Yet it is often left out of healthcare referrals.

Alongside Good Boost, we have published a new report exploring how physical activity can be embedded into healthcare referral pathways. Here's what it found 🧵 👇

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Head of External Affairs Join the RSPH team with this opportunity to lead external-facing policy and communications work, and provide senior leadership to support RSPH’s 2026 transformation priorities.

This week is your last chance to apply to be our new Head of External Affairs!

Applications close on Friday 27 March at 09:00. Find out more and apply here: www.rsph.org.uk/vacancies/he...

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There's only one more week left to apply for our Health & Wellbeing Awards!

If you're thinking about applying, make sure you get your application in by 17:00 on Friday 27 March.

You can download the application pack and guidance notes on our website: www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/rsp...

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Local Government Association Wednesday 25 March 2026, 1.15pm - 2.00pm

On 25th March, @local.gov.uk, @nhsconfed.org and @adass.bsky.social are holding a webinar on the new Neighbourhood Health Framework and what it means for local areas.

The webinar will highlight progress being made and will include a Q&A 💬

Book your space: lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/frontend...

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Pest control is crucial to protecting the public's health. But the sector is facing recruitment challenges.

That's why today we have launched a new Careers Hub alongside the NPTA to encourage people to pursue a career in pest control 👇

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RSPH Health & Wellbeing Awards Established in 2007, the RSPH Health & Wellbeing Awards is now the UK's premier awards scheme for promoting health and wellbeing.

There are just two weeks left to apply for the Health & Wellbeing Awards! ⭐️

If you haven't already, you have by 17:00 on 27 March to send in your application.

Apply now 👇
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Back to Basics: Waterborne Pathogens in Healthcare Find out more about the ecology and transmission of waterborne pathogens to prevent healthcare-associated infection.

On 24 June, we'll be running a webinar on waterborne pathogens in healthcare and how they affect patient safety.

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Level 2 Award In Supporting Smoking Cessation Smoking increases the risk of a number of serious health conditions, including cancer and cardio-vascular disease. Our accredited Level 2 qualification will help you to build the knowledge needed to…

If you'd like to learn more about how you can support the people around you to stop smoking, why not take our Level 2 Award in Supporting Smoking Cessation?

Find out more 👇

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A smoke-free life starts with a smoke-free day.

Today is No Smoking Day. Stopping smoking brings health benefits at any age. Even if you've tried to quite before, give it another go this No Smoking Day.

#NSD2026 @ashorguk.bsky.social

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This afternoon's Third Reading debate marks the end of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill's journey through the Lords. We're so close to creating a smokefree generation and a future free from the harms of tobacco. 🎉

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Open course: Level 3 Violence Prevention and Reduction - Spring 2026 This qualification will provide the tools and skills to understand the causes of violence and abuse, to take appropriate action to prevent and respond effectively, and to support teams to contribute…

To prevent violence in the workplace, we need to take a public health approach.

On 21st & 28th April, we'll be running a two-day course to equip you with the skills you need to prevent and reduce violence in the workplace. Book your space now 👇

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RSPH accreditation demonstrates to customers, clients, staff, and the public that you are committed to meeting the highest standards, showcasing your:

✅ Credibility
✅ Expertise
✅ Commitment to quality service

Find out more about RSPH accreditation: www.rsph.org.uk/services-res...

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Open course: Level 2 Nutrition for Health - Spring 2026 This one day course will prepare you for the exam to achieve a Level 2 award in Nutrition for Health and includes an eassessment.

Understanding the role nutrition plays on health is essential for improving health outcomes.

On 14th April, we're running an online course on nutrition and health, giving you the skills you need to improve health through food.

Find out more and book your space ⬇️

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Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives to reduce sickness absence and improve quality of life - University of Birmingham Research to investigate effectiveness and implementation of health and wellbeing initiatives that are free at the point of use to workplaces

We have joined the advisory group of a new research project which will test the effectiveness of workplace health initiatives in reducing employees time off sick.

Beginning in May 2026, the programme will investigate initiatives that are free for employers.

www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2026/wo...

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We would like to welcome Sharon Hodgson MP as the new Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention.

Sharon is a long-standing ally of public health, and we look forward to working with her over the coming years to help build a healthier future.

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We're looking for submissions for a special issue of our journal, Public Health, on AI and health.

Research should focus on not only how AI can treat or manage ill health, but how it can prevent it.

Find out more and submit your paper by 31 May 2026: www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...

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There's only one month left to apply for the Health & Wellbeing Awards!

Free to enter, the Awards celebrate the fantastic work going on across public health to promote and improve health and wellbeing.

Find out more and apply by 27 March 2026 at 17:00: www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/rsp...

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Head of External Affairs Join the RSPH team with this opportunity to lead external-facing policy and communications work, and provide senior leadership to support RSPH’s 2026 transformation priorities.

We're hiring! 🎉

We're looking for a Head of External Affairs to bring together our policy and communications to strengthen our national voice, increase our impact and support delivery of our mission.

Find out more and apply by 27 March at 09:00 here ⬇️ www.rsph.org.uk/vacancies/he...

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Open course: Level 3 Violence Prevention and Reduction - Spring 2026 This qualification will provide the tools and skills to understand the causes of violence and abuse, to take appropriate action to prevent and respond effectively, and to support teams to contribute…

We're running a two-day course in April covering how to prevent and reduce violence in the workplace.

You'll learn the causes of violence and abuse, how to respond, and how to support teams and contribute to organisational change.

Book your space:

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New ONS data shows decline in healthy life expectancy across the UK Author: RSPH 19 February 2026 1 min read

Until everyone has access to decent housing, a good working environment, healthy food and safe spaces to be active, we cannot expect healthy life expectancy to improve – or the inequalities gap between communities to close.

Read more: www.rsph.org.uk/news/new-ons...

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