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Innovation and progress under threat

24th Apr 2024

Innovation and progress under threat

In this month's Presidential blog, Greg Fell discusses the progress made in sexual and reproductive health over the last decade, and what the future may hold.

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Why we need a new Gambling Act

22nd Mar 2024

Why we need a new Gambling Act

While the new treatment clinic in Sheffield is welcome news, in this blog, written with FPH and RSPH, we explain why we need a public health approach to tackling - and preventing - gambling harm.

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The future of the PH workforce

21st Mar 2024

The future of the PH workforce

In this month's Presidential blog, Greg Fell shares his thoughts on who the public health workforce is, and how to secure its future.

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Health in an ageing society

26th Feb 2024

Health in an ageing society

In this month's Presidential blog, Greg Fell explains why preventing ill-health right from the very start of life is essential to supporting our ageing society.

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The true extent of commercialism at Christmas – and beyond

10th Jan 2024

The true extent of commercialism at Christmas – and beyond

In this month's blog, ADPH President Greg Fell talks about the role of individuals versus the role of industry in our collective over indulgence at Christmas - and ongoing consumption.

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Presidential reflections from the Annual Conference

13th Dec 2023

Presidential reflections from the Annual Conference

In his second Presidential blog, Greg Fell reviews last week's annual conference and looks forward to 2024.

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Our new President on the future of ADPH

14th Nov 2023

Our new President on the future of ADPH

A month into his term as President, Greg Fell sets out his vision and aims for ADPH.

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A hard act to follow

29th Sep 2023

A hard act to follow

In this month's blog, ADPH's Chief Exec and Vice President say a fond farewell to our outgoing President, Jim McManus.

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Pandemic preparedness: Listen to local leaders

6th Sep 2023

Pandemic preparedness: Listen to local leaders

As the first module of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry draws to a close, ADPH President, Prof Jim McManus reflects on our contribution as a Core Participant.

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Putting the 'integrated' in ICSs

18th Jul 2023

Putting the 'integrated' in ICSs

In this month's blog, ADPH President Prof Jim McManus reflects on integrated care systems one year on.

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Alcohol Awareness Week 2023

5th Jul 2023

Alcohol Awareness Week 2023

To mark this year's Alcohol Awareness Week, our Policy Lead for Addiction, Alice Wiseman, has written a blog on how to reverse the worrying increase in alcohol-related deaths and illness in the UK.

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Presidential reflections on 22/23

19th Jun 2023

Presidential reflections on 22/23

Following last month's AGM, ADPH President Jim McManus gives his reflections on the last year.

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ADPH welcomes OHA Manifesto

25th May 2023

ADPH welcomes OHA Manifesto

Read ADPH President Prof Jim McManus' guest blog for the Obesity Health Alliance where he welcomes the launch of their manifesto, which sets out an ambitious agenda for tackling obesity.

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Why creating a healthy society is more than prevention

15th May 2023

Why creating a healthy society is more than prevention

In the second part of my blog series looking at the future of public health, I want to focus on where and how ‘health’ is created and what to do to improve it.

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What we have, what we want and what we need

25th Apr 2023

What we have, what we want and what we need

In this month's Presidential blog, our VP, Greg Fell explores the context public health teams are working in, and what we need to make things better.

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Calculations, collaborations and cuts

29th Mar 2023

Calculations, collaborations and cuts

In this month's Presidential blog, Prof Jim McManus, explores how the new PH Grant allocation will impact services, and celebrates the power of partnership.

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Learning lessons from tobacco control

7th Mar 2023

Learning lessons from tobacco control

On the eve of No Smoking Day, our VP, Greg Fell looks at the parallels between tackling harm caused by both tobacco and gambling.

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Why the Major Conditions Strategy requires major conditions

9th Feb 2023

Why the Major Conditions Strategy requires major conditions

In February's Presidential blog, Prof. Jim McManus explains why the Government needs to go further than the Major Conditions Strategy.

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Presidential postulations and predictions for 2023

12th Jan 2023

Presidential postulations and predictions for 2023

In his monthly blog, ADPH President Prof Jim McManus shares his thoughts and predictions for the year ahead.

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5th Dec 2022

Presidential blog: reflections on our Annual Conference

In his monthly blog, President Jim McManus shares his reflections of the last 175 years of public health and his thoughts on the Annual Conference.

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