Following his keynote speech at this week's @local.gov.uk/ADPH public health conference, ADPH President @felly500.bsky.social writes about the pivotal role local government has in improving the nation's health & why that isn't the same as reducing demand on healthcare.

👀 Read now ➡️ bit.ly/4aUc7s2

My 13 year old said to me recently: "I still don't understand what your job is. You have too many side quests!" 😊

Yes, bit surprised at this from The Guardian.

With all the AI cleverness in the world, is anyone able to tell me why Philip Morris International keep popping up with adverts on my LinkedIn feed? They are never going to sell me anything, so maybe it is just to taunt me? Happy Betwixtmas!

Excellent article 👇👇👇

www.sciencedirect.com:5037/science/arti...

10 yr analysis of growth of harmful product industries on high streets split by income

helpful analysis

More deprived areas were more likely to gain health harming amenities.

More deprived areas were more likely to lose health conducive amenities

Betting machine gamblers 'offered perks' Betting shop gamblers are offered drinks and free bets to keep them on high stakes machines, staff tell the Victoria Derbyshire programme.

BBC News - Betting machine gamblers 'offered perks' - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-3638...

Coral said it takes its commitments to responsible gambling "extremely seriously"

Maybe THIS is what they mean by "responsible gambling"......

Congenital Syphilis: From Near-Elimination to Crisis | AJPH | Vol. Issue This analytic essay examines the transformation of congenital syphilis (CS) in the United States from near-elimination to crisis. Drawing from the January 2025 Congenital Syphilis Summit in Atlanta, G...

Congenital Syphilis: From Near-Elimination to Crisis
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dismantling PH infrastructure produced ⬆️ 937% increase in CS over 10yr

system failures:
- cyclical boom & bust £
- workforce deterioration
- fragmented surveillance
- disconnected health care systems

👀Read our submission to HM Treasury ahead of next month's #autumnbudget ➡️ bit.ly/4hwbub7

Results so stunningly clear they inspired this classic xkcd (xkcd.com/2400/):

The power of industry lobbying....

Great to spend this morning at Manor Farm Community Association for the launch of Active Black Country's Move Together campaign. Sun's out, and spirits were high this morning. Let's move, move Together! #movemore

My VE Day was nothing like our image of it today. I hope we can honour what it really meant | Sheila Hancock Our street party tea was a muted celebration, full of uncertainty. Then, as now, we faced a long struggle towards a better world, says actor and writer Sheila Hancock

A very good piece about what VE Day was actually like at a time when most people are a generation or two removed from living memory of the day: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Kirsty's recovery story YouTube video by WalsallCouncil

A powerful story of recovery 🙏 youtube.com/shorts/6y5jQ...

Sad to see....So very much more that needs to be done...

Left unchecked, the alcohol harm crisis will only escalate further, placing an ever-greater burden on our healthcare system, economy and society. We know what works, and now is the time to act.

Find out more about our recommendations ➡️ bit.ly/4bR4Sj9

Hello! Not sure if you are still interviewing, but happy to share a personal experience.

Absolutely agree. Review of the allocation formula much needed also. 🙏

Nourishing Britain: a political manual for improving the nation’s health Henry Dimbleby and Dr Dolly van Tulleken draw on interviews with former prime ministers and other key figures to offer practical advice and insights on how today’s politicians can tackle the UK’s obes...

This is obv the food policy editipm, but in 5 mins explains the deep set problem at the heart of health in all policies

Followed by Dolly van Tulleken on the politics of change on this as described in Nourishing Britain

www.nesta.org.uk/report/nouri...

Nadia Inglis on LinkedIn: She sat at the back and they said she was shy She led from the front and… She sat at the back and they said she was shy She led from the front and they hated her pride They asked her advice and then questioned her guidance They…

www.linkedin.com/posts/nadia-...

Ending gambling adverts could prevent harm to millions of adults and children in the UK A phased approach to ending gambling advertising could reduce the damage caused by this health harming industry, write Kevin Fenton and Will Prochaska The harm caused by gambling in the UK is alarmi...

www.bmj.com/content/388/...

Ending gambling adverts could prevent harm to millions of adults and children in the UK

Very much this

Tell me why this isn't the most no brainer of no brainers!!

@profkevinfenton.bsky.social @endgamblingads.bsky.social

This made me laugh out loud. Feel like I am doing OK at 46 now. Thanks Rita and Jennifer 🙏😂.

Would you recommend it @tah-sci.bsky.social? Asking for my 12 year old 😊.

Ah! But the little Tesco near me is still open 👌

Your best does not need to be perfect. Yellow writing on a green Christmas tree shape. On a red background with white dots. Picture by joyfulsmolthings

“Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together.” Brené Brown

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#kindness

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Consultant in Public Health - Sandwell Council House, Freeth St, Oldbury B69 3DB job with Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council | 219223 SMBC & ADPH WM are looking for a Consultant in Public Health

Come and work with us in the West Mids 👇👇. Plenty of time to get your application in, in between present opening and health-giving walks 😊
www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/219223/c...

Have to say, we loved it!

In this month's Presidential blog, @felly500.bsky.social looks back at the progress made in 2024.

👀Read in full ➡️www.adph.org.uk/2024/12/the-year-thats-been/

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Please get vaccinated to protect yourself and our most vulnerable residents this Christmas, and to reduce the current pressure these viruses are placing on our health and care services. 🙏🌈