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(1/2) We are deeply concerned that recent actions from Government appear to undermine essential public health messaging at this crucial time. It is vital that all in society continue to follow guidance to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and save lives...
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(2/2) If there is doubt regarding the actions of those involved with Government, FPH supports at the very least, an inquiry into the matter.
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Thinking tonight about our colleagues working round the clock to keep the public safe; an important night to thank them for their dedication and professionalism. We will shortly issue an important document on Standards & Functions for excellence in PH - Maggie Rae President, FPH
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The health community is coming together to ask the House of Lords to protect the public’s health as we leave the
#EU
by voting for the
#DoNoHarm
amendment at Report Stage of the
#EUWithdrawalBill
#publichealth
#brexit
🚨Show your support by RT-ing 🚨
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Racism and discrimination remain prevalent in today’s society. FPH are disappointed that this unacceptable injustice is not properly reflected in the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities report. Read our full statement here
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FPH are pleased to recognise the work of
@GretaThunberg
as she today accepts an Honorary Membership of the Faculty. In order to protect human health we must take immediate action to tackle the climate and ecological crisis we face
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🚨we need your help 🚨 please join us in supporting the cross-party 'Do No Harm' to
#publichealth
amendment to the EU (Withdrawal) Bill when it's debated in the Lords using
#DoNoHarm
-& here's why cross-party Peers say we need it ➡️➡️➡️
#brexit
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FPH commend the leadership shown by Honorary Member of the Faculty
@MarcusRashford
MBE HonMFPH. In the face of the unacceptable racism he and his teammates have experienced, Marcus continues to use his platform to highlight and tackle poverty and inequalities
@EnglandFootball
@FA
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Despite an urgent and growing need for investment in public health and prevention, local funding for services has been cut year on year. Through a joint submission with 55 others to this year’s
#SpendingReview
we’ve asked Government to
#LevelUpPublicHealth
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Today we launch our new campaign to define
#WhatIsPublicHealth
and celebrate our diverse public health workforce.
Visit the Faculty website to find out more:
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Congratulations to all FPH members and colleagues recognised in the New Year's Honours list, particularly immediate past-President of the Faculty
@MaggieRae20
.
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Following an introduction from
@ProfKevinFenton
to today's
#FuturePublicHealth
lecture,
@CMO_England
discusses his latest Annual Report on Healthy Ageing.
As always in public health, we see marked inequalities for deprived populations.
Read the report:
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We've just launched a photo competition to celebrate what
#PublicHealthLooksLike
. By entering, you'll help us showcase the value of public health and the impact your work has. Find out more and enter here ➡️
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With Public Health England's transition period ending, FPH thanks all PHE staff for their work to protect and improve the public's health. In the face of significant challenges the public health workforce has continued to serve their populations with professionalism
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FPH and
@Drug_Science
have sent a letter to UK Government signed by nearly 100 organisations, calling for an amendment to the Misuse of Drugs Regulations to make it easier to pilot overdose prevention centres. Colleagues are invited to sign.
#PilotOPCs
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HealthKnowledge is an online learning resource - freely available for anyone looking to expand their public health knowledge.
Resources include a digital Public Health textbook, text and video courses, and a management training programme.
Access here:
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FPH welcome the new obesity strategy for England, but hope that Government will go further with a comprehensive, well-resourced and evidence-based plan to tackle the root causes of deprivation and poverty which are inextricably linked to obesity
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FPH have led this call for Government to pilot Overdose Prevention Centres, signed by 70 health and care organisations. With drug deaths at their highest since records began we must implement all available evidence-based interventions to save lives
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Whilst the roadmap for England’s restrictions will end on 19 July, COVID-19 will not. FPH and
@ADPHUK
call for a combination approach to protect our communities. Hand washing, testing, isolating, and face coverings remain vital in suppressing transmission.
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We are pleased to recognise the achievements of this year’s Honorary Fellows of the Faculty of Public Health.
Congratulations to our new Honorary Fellow Mayor Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London
@SadiqKhan
,
@MayorofLondon
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Welcome to our new Public Health Specialty Registrars who begin their training this week. You are the public health leaders of the future, and we look forward to supporting & working with you to protect and improve health for all in society
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FPH,
@ADPHUK
,
@R_S_P_H
,
@SAPHNAteam
and 100 other public health leaders, parliamentarians and charities have written to the Prime Minister to call for urgent action to tackle child food insecurity and provide
#HealthyFood4Kids
.
Read in full:
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FPH President
@MaggieRae20
has joined with the four UK CMOs and the President of
@ADPHUK
to write to the public health community in recognition of the outstanding work that has been delivered to protect the public's health. Read the letter here
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We are happy to announce that the winner of our
#PublicHealthLooksLike
photo competition is
@LaurafinucaneB
's picture 'Shelter' - congratulations Laura! 👏 Head to our website to see which other photographs were selected by our excellent judges:
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Following the decision on licences for oil & gas in the North Sea, FPH have joined the UK health community in signing a letter from
@UKHealthClimate
to the PM highlighting our concerns over the impact of
#ClimateChange
and fossil fuels on people’s health.
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FPH are disappointed that the spending review offered no increase in funding for local public health teams. We need a £1 billion increase in public health funding to reverse the effects of cuts, and join with
@ADPHUK
in calling for a multi-year settlement for public health
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FPH has launched the new-look
#HealthKnowledge
website, offering a broad range of learning resources to help everyone expand their public health knowledge. These include an online textbook mapped to our DFPH syllabus, Q & A sections, and video resources
➡️
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We're delighted to announce that as part of our Public Health Funding campaign we've been awarded a grant from
@HealthFdn
to explore the role of the NHS in delivering
#prevention
.
To learn more about our project and how you can get involved visit 👉
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Today, FPH President
@MaggieRae20
hosted the Faculty’s first virtual Graduation Ceremony. The event celebrated Specialty Registrars who have passed the Faculty’s Membership Examination since the pandemic began. Congratulations to all our new graduates
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FPH President
@ProfKevinFenton
in
@NewStatesman
on the learning and legacies of COVID-19.
We must focus on tackling structural inequalities and discrimination if we are to build a better health system able to protect and improve health for all.
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Best of luck and congratulations to all starting their specialty training in
#publichealth
this month! Welcome to the beginning of your journey protecting and improving the health of populations across the UK and around the world!
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Many congratulations to FPH President Elect
@ProfKevinFenton
and other FPH Fellows including
@CMO_England
@CMOWales
@DrGregorSmith
, Jonathan Van Tam and Jenny Harries
@UKHSA
for their richly deserved recognition
#NewYearHonours
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At today’s 50th FPH Annual General Meeting, outgoing President
@MaggieRae20
handed over the Faculty presidency to successor
@ProfKevinFenton
. FPH would like to thank Maggie for her dedication to the Faculty, and wishes Kevin every success as he begins his term in office
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“The
#publichealth
community has gone to heroic lengths to do more with less but now is the time for us to unite and make the case for investing in public health” read more from our President here
@doctorblooz
➡️
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FPH recognises the vital public health action taken by footballer
@MarcusRashford
in campaigning for free school meals and for wider action on child poverty. FPH members supportive of Marcus being elected as an Honorary Member of FPH can sign here:
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FPH have joined with
@LGANews
,
@R_S_P_H
,
@The_CIEH
,
@Solace_UK
, and
@TheBMA
to issue this new joint statement on rising COVID-19 rates and the need for stronger public health measures to prevent the spread of the virus
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FPH are delighted with the success of the campaign led by
@MarcusRashford
and the government's commitment to spend £400 million to address child poverty
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Today we launch the Faculty of Public Health Strategy 2020 – 2025. Outlining the principles which drive our work, the strategy reflects our mission of working with our members to protect human health and its wider determinants for everyone in society
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Save the date 🗓️
1 May 2024 in Glasgow,
@fphscot
join with
@P_H_S_Official
and the Scottish Directors of Public Health Group to host a major conference bringing together the public health community in Scotland.
Conference website, abstract submission & more details to follow!
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FPH welcomes Government proposals to annually raise the legal age of tobacco sale in England, reflecting one of the 15 recommendations made in the Khan Review.
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It’s
#GlobalRunningDay
& we’re delighted to host a blog about
@parkrun
– the free 5k event that’s doing wonders for
#publichealth
- from its founder
@paulsintonhewit
. He thinks it can help make the world a healthier, happier place & we agree☺️
@parkrunUK
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Congratulations to our new Honorary Fellow Professor Dame Clare Gerada, President of the Royal College of General Practitioners
@ClareGerada
,
@rcgp
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As we enter a period of unprecedented environmental breakdown, FPH is today declaring a
#ClimateEmergency
.
A thriving global ecosystem is fundamental to human health and it is vital that we protect our planet.
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We’re deeply saddened to hear that Dr Sally Bradley, former DPH in Manchester, died in the Sri Lanka attack over the weekend. Our thoughts are with her family and public health colleagues
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Pls read & share this letter from 40 organisations across the health and medical sector. We’re asking the House of Lords to vote for the
#DoNoHarm
amendment to the
#EUWithdrawalBill
on Monday to protect the public’s health as we leave the
#EU
🤞
@guardian
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Marginalised and disadvantaged communities in the UK must have equal access to COVID-19 vaccination & we must work with our international partners to ensure global access. Only through this approach can we tackle the pandemic and protect our future health
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We are happy to announce that Professor John Newton, Director of Health Improvement
@PHE_uk
has been elected by our members to be FPH's next Vice President. He will take office following June's AGM. Congratulations John!
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Join us on 29 September for an online event on embedding
#antiracism
into our
#publichealth
practice. Presentations from
@ProfKevinFenton
&
@Dr2NisreenAlwan
- workshops on intersectionality, unconscious bias, diversifying the workforce & inclusive practice
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(1/3) The Public Health Grant announcement represents an inadequate investment in essential public health services at a time when populations across England are in desperate need of support to protect and improve their health.
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Many congratulations to former FPH President
@amaryond
and FPH Fellows
@Dr2NisreenAlwan
@DrPaulCosford
for their richly deserved recognition in the New Year Honours List 2021
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2022 marks
#50YearsofFPH
, the UK Standard setting body for Public Health. Our mission to support Faculty members in promoting and protecting health for everyone remains essential. We look forward to continued collaboration to deliver better health for all – leaving no one behind
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We’re working with
@PHE_uk
to help them develop their local authority
#publichealth
dashboard - specifically around which wider determinants of health should be included in the tool. Take this survey to tell us what's most important to you ➡️
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"Poverty in the UK constitutes a public health crisis."
In the latest
#FPHPresidentBlog
,
@ProfKevinFenton
joins with Prof. Paul Roderick to explore PH action on the health impacts of poverty in the UK.
Read here:
FPH Poverty SIG:
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Speaking first at FPH’s
#TacklePovertyImproveHealth
conference with
@R_S_P_H
,
@ADPHUK
and
@RoySocMed
is
@MichaelMarmot
.
“The poor are becoming poorer.”
Deprived communities are the most in need, whilst receiving the least support - we need urgent action to protect health.
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Today is our 47th birthday, having been set up by the three Royal Colleges of Physicians in March 1972! We're grateful to all of our incredible members for the work you help us do. You can learn more about FPH and our work online
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Congratulations to our new Honorary Fellow Professor Maggie Rae, Immediate Past-President of the Faculty of Public Health
@MaggieRae20
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Published in
@bmj_latest
today, FPH President
@MaggieRae20
has called for urgent action on the climate and ecological crisis we face. We can only protect human health, especially for the most vulnerable, if we protect planetary health
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The new Omicron variant of COVID-19 reinforces the need for global vaccine equity. Read this statement from over 200 public health professionals urging further action to deliver global access to COVID-19 vaccination
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FPH and
@MaggieRae20
support the urgent message delivered by
@CMO_England
and
@uksciencechief
. It is imperative that all in society follow guidance on Covid-19 to protect themselves, their friends, family and other members of the public. Statement here:
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FPH is delighted to launch our new report “Health of the Next Generation:
#GoodFoodForChildren
” alongside
@ADPHUK
,
@bacaph
,
@RCPCHtweets
,
@RoySocMed
,
@R_S_P_H
and
@SAPHNAteam
in Parliament today.
Read here:
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The UK needs a rapid, forward-looking review to assess preparedness for a second wave of COVID-19. Read this open letter in
@bmj_latest
from FPH President
@MaggieRae20
and colleagues
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FPH have joined with over 230 charities, faith groups, local councils & medical organisations to call on
@DHSCgovuk
to guarantee
#VaccinesForAll
, regardless of immigration status:
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FPH has published a new report ‘Perspectives on Paternalism and Public Health’ - a collection of essays reflecting on the paternalism debate in public health practice and policy
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Opening today's joint conference on tackling the health impacts of poverty and the cost-of-living crisis
@ProfKevinFenton
,
@MaggieRae20
,
@jimmcmanusph
and
@WilliamR0b3rts
welcome audiences online and in-person and outline the diverse agenda ahead.
#TacklePovertyImproveHealth
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If you’re a public health campaigner or civil servant working on Brexit, we’ve just launched a guide to using the
#publichealth
duty to
#DoNoHarm
as part of our
#Brexit
campaign so pls read & share it to help protect the public’s health as we leave the EU
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Tmw (Weds 16 May) is a big day for the public’s health. It’s Third reading of the
#EUWithdrawalBill
and we’re hoping for further Govt reassurance that the
#DoNoHarm
duty will remain on our statute book after
#Brexit
. Here's a reminder of the organisations supporting it ⬇️⬇️
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PH Grant allocation announcement a lost opportunity to tackle the deep health inequalities in England that have been exacerbated by the pandemic
@MaggieRae20
@ADPHUK
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We are supporting
@CarolineLucas
&
@johnbirdswords
'
#FutureGenerations
Bill, which aims to tackle the climate, pandemics & poverty head on - but it needs your help to pass! Visit today, to invite your MP to
@BigIssue
's Wellbeing Week 18th-21st January
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Congratulations to FPH Fellow Dr Jenny Harries on her appointment as Chief Executive of the new UK Health Security Agency and to Ian Peters on his appointment as Chair. FPH looks forward to working with the Agency to protect the population’s health
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Save the date!
🗓️ 1 May 2024
📍 Glasgow
@fphscot
,
@P_H_S_Official
& the Scottish Directors of Public Health Group host a major conference, bringing together the public health community in Scotland and beyond!
More details and abstract submission to follow.
#ScotPH24
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At our AGM on Wednesday,
@doctorblooz
handed over the FPH Presidency to
@MaggieRae20
. Thank you John for your work, and welcome Maggie - FPH staff, officers and members look forward to working with you over the coming years!
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Vaccines are a vital public health intervention and FPH welcome today's news that the first Covid-19 vaccine has been approved. Delivering the vaccine must be a priority in tackling Covid-19 and it is critical that we are all able to focus on this
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#BlackHistoryMonth
2023 theme ‘Saluting our Sisters’ acknowledges the achievements of black women in shaping society in the UK & globally. This 🧵 celebrates 10 public health professionals who have been nominated by colleagues for their contributions & leadership in public health
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We are asking
@RishiSunak
, alongside 49 other organisations, for a levelling up of public health funding in the upcoming spending review, in the face of the worst public health crisis of our time. Read our statement here
#LevelUpPublicHealth
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Our event on embedding anti-racism into public health practice is now underway. Following introductions from registrars
@O_LaFatai
and
@elizabethsmout
, FPH President
@MaggieRae20
opens the event before a keynote address from
@ProfKevinFenton
.
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FPH President
@MaggieRae20
has joined with colleagues in raising concerns about the reorganisation of PHE. There must be adequate funding, robust infrastructure and sufficient public health expertise to deliver at national, regional and local level
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FPH President
@MaggieRae20
appears on BBC News to discuss the disbanding of Public Health England. Maggie paid tribute to the work of PHE colleagues and highlighted the importance of having public health experts at the centre of shaping forthcoming reforms
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The Faculty commends Scottish Government for their leadership in this area. Without this legislative reform across the UK, people will continue to use drugs – and continue to die – without the services and support that would protect them from harm.
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FPH President
@ProfKevinFenton
has been named amongst
@HSJnews
' 50 most influential black, Asian and minority ethnic people in health. Congratulations to all recognised for your leadership in driving forward better health across the UK and internationally
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FPH supports this letter calling for world governments to develop and implement a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. A rapid, equitable phasing-out of fossil fuels globally is critical in protecting the health of current and future generations.
WHO & Health institutions — The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative
fossilfueltreaty.org
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FPH welcome the recognition of the importance of public health expertise and the leadership of Directors of Public Health in today's publication of the Integrated Care Systems Design Framework
@MaggieRae20
@ADPHUK
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"The success of the NHS long-term plan ultimately rests on the delivery of extra funding for public health" ➡ read the full letter to the editor in The Times signed by over 50 leaders in the public health and wider health sector including FPH President
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Watch today’s Coronavirus APPG meeting where two of our registrars spoke on the recent Government decision regarding PHE. Watch
@AlexanderNAllen
, Chair of our Specialty Registrars Committee and
@izzybraithwaite
give evidence during the second half of the session
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FPH President
@MaggieRae20
in
@bmj_latest
“Avoiding a fourth lockdown will require not just a roadmap, but a very effective early warning system about rises in infection rates and, most crucially, timely action from the government in response to keep the virus under control”
Roadmap or not, to be successful in tackling the pandemic, public health teams need better data. Early warning systems will help alert teams to spikes in infection rates before they rise out of control, writes
@MaggieRae20
@FPH
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(1/2) FPH has joined with a coalition of over 45 other health orgs to call on Government to properly invest in prevention and deliver population-wide policy measures to truly ‘level-up’ and tackle health inequalities across the UK.
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Interested in a career in public health? Current London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex Specialty Registrars are hosting a seminar on 28 April 2021 for those interested in applying for the Public Health training scheme. Find out more info here
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Following a series of workshops with public health leaders, FPH have published a new paper exploring the opportunities for England's new public health system. Key priorities include system leadership, workforce development, standards, preparedness & more
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Have you recently transitioned from a registrar into a consultant role? We know this is an exciting but challenging time, so
@kathryningold
of
@northyorkscc
has written this great blog with 8 top tips for new consultants
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Today marks the start of
#PublicHealthWorkforceWeek
and the Faculty would like to express our gratitude to all FPH members and the wider public health workforce for the work they do to protect and improve the health of local, national, and global populations.
@R_S_P_H
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We're pleased to see
#publichealth
issues like knife crime, period poverty & housing get funding boosts in the
#SpringStatement
but most of all, we look forward to working with the Government to secure extra, much-needed funds for local public health teams in the Spending Review
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