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ADPH welcomes new legislation

3rd Dec 2024

ADPH welcomes new legislation

Read our response to the legislation laid today to restrict advertising of food and drink classified as 'less healthy'.

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ADPH responds to Change NHS

2nd Dec 2024

ADPH responds to Change NHS

Today, we have submitted our response to the Change NHS survey, outlining the important role Directors of Public Health have in achieving the shift from treatment to prevention.

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Is there life after DPH-ing?

2nd Dec 2024

Is there life after DPH-ing?

In this month's member blog, we hear from Dr Helen Walters, a former Director of Public Health who now works for the National Institute for Health and Care Research.

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Presidential reflections

29th Nov 2024

Presidential reflections

In this month's Presidential blog, Greg Fell shares some of his insights from last week's ADPH Annual Conference.

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MPs to vote on tobacco and vapes

26th Nov 2024

MPs to vote on tobacco and vapes

Today, MPs will vote on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. Read why we are urging all MPs to vote in favour of the Bill.

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Planning for health

21st Nov 2024

Planning for health

Darrell Gale writes in this week's MJ about ways of strengthening partnerships between planning and public health, including the use of Health Impact Assessments.

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PH Spotlight: New episode

21st Nov 2024

PH Spotlight: New episode

The latest episode of our video podcast, PH Spotlight, features Steve Maddern, Director of Public Health for Swindon.

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Responding to the rise in NICs

14th Nov 2024

Responding to the rise in NICs

This week, we have responded to the rise in employers' National Insurance Contributions, by writing to the Guardian to highlight the impact it will have on public health services.

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New polling shows public distrust in food companies

8th Nov 2024

New polling shows public distrust in food companies

We have joined 35 organisations to urge the Government to build a healthier food industry in the light of new polling from Recipe for Change.

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ADPH welcome new Tobacco & Vapes Bill

5th Nov 2024

ADPH welcome new Tobacco & Vapes Bill

Read our response to the new Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which is being introduced in Parliament today.

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The role of public health in safeguarding

4th Nov 2024

The role of public health in safeguarding

Today, together with iHV and SAPHNA, we have published a new policy position on the safeguarding role of public health 0-19 services.

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Member blog: Alison Challenger

1st Nov 2024

Member blog: Alison Challenger

In this month's member blog, we hear from Alison Challenger, Director of Public Health for West Sussex and our policy lead for addiction.

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How the Government should tackle health inequalities

31st Oct 2024

How the Government should tackle health inequalities

The New Statesman's Spotlight section asked a range of health experts - including our President, Greg Fell - what the Government should do to tackle health inequalities.

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Black History Month

30th Oct 2024

Black History Month

To mark Black History Month, we are remembering Dr John Alcindor, who overcame bigotry and prejudice to help others.

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Local government associations unite in call for urgent funding review

25th Oct 2024

Local government associations unite in call for urgent funding review

Together with ADEPT, ADASS and ADCS, we are calling on the new Government to address the critical funding challenges facing local authorities.

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Rise in drug-related deaths

24th Oct 2024

Rise in drug-related deaths

New figures out this week show a rise in drug-related deaths in England and Wales. Read our response, made in partnership with the Faculty of Public Health.

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PH Spotlight: New episode!

24th Oct 2024

PH Spotlight: New episode!

The latest episode of our video podcast, PH Spotlight, is now available. This time, we hear from ADPH Council Member, Claire Beynon about her journey to becoming a DPH.

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A recipe for health

24th Oct 2024

A recipe for health

Read our response to today's House of Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee's report: Recipe for health

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Weight-loss drugs just one part of the puzzle

22nd Oct 2024

Weight-loss drugs just one part of the puzzle

In this month's Presidential blog, Greg Fell shares his concerns about the use of GLP-1 drugs to tackle rising levels of obesity.

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ADPH responds to Government's 'rallying cry'

21st Oct 2024

ADPH responds to Government's 'rallying cry'

Read our response to today's call from the Government for a national conversation about the future of the NHS.

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