Royal Society for Public Health

We've just published a new blog post about #Mpox, identifying key symptoms, and outlining what we know about clade 1 🦠 Find out how we are working with partners to respond: https://lnkd.in/e-dYjwiX

Physical activity is a key driver of good health and wellbeing 🤝 The Government's plan to invest in more walking and cycling infrastructure is an important step in the right direction for encouraging more active travel. A key part of building a healthier future is creating transport infrastructure that gives people the option to make the healthier choice. If you are interested in learning more about helping others develop a healthier lifestyle by encouraging physical activity, take a look at our Level 2 Award 👉 https://lnkd.in/eTJJxN4t https://lnkd.in/e5fYnSEV

We're still reminiscing about our recent Member's Open Day 💭 It was fantastic to see so many of you in person and get the chance to discuss the burning issues in public health that matter to you. Not a Member yet? From access to exclusive journals, to entitlement to using post-nominals after your name, becoming a Member of RSPH offers so many benefits. Find out more about joining here: https://ow.ly/SOYf50SXLeX

Bill Marler is a lawyer best known for his work in food safety and foodborne illness litigation. He is the founder of Marler Clark, a law firm based in Seattle, Washington, that specialises in representing victims of foodborne illness outbreaks. On 18 September, Bill will be joining us for a webinar to discuss his experiences dealing with food poisoning outbreaks and advocating for food safety reform. Book your free space now: https://ow.ly/eEVz50SYg3f

The Government has already set out a strong agenda for preventative services which boost public health. But with broad public support for public health policy, it has the opportunity to take even bolder action to ensure a healthier future for the nation and reduce inequalities. 👇

If you could tell the Prime Minister one thing about public health, what would it be?💬 For our Members and staff, prevention, health inequalities and workforce are key. We're pushing the Government to go further for public health - whether that is: 💷Putting in more funding for transformative public health services 🤝Bringing forward a joined-up approach to supporting the wider public health workforce 💼Incentivising businesses to invest in the wellbeing of their staff Find out more about our work at https://ow.ly/Y49150SYkSt

Despite historically male management, women are the backbone of the cleaning industry.🧼 With roles offering flexibility and good career progression, Denise Hanson, Commercial Director at The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc), welcomes women who are considering a career in the cleaning industry. "It’s provided me with a fabulous career, the opportunity to travel and some truly unique experiences", she says. Read more from Denise about how the cleaning industry is changing for the better in this blog: https://ow.ly/zK6V50SXGBo

Vaccines are crucial to keeping us and our communities healthy.💉 However, there is growing concern about the falling uptake of adult routine vaccinations. This poses health risks, particularly to those over 65 years old or with underlying health conditions at risk. On 16 September, our Senior Policy Advisor, Dr Fernanda Aguilar Perez, will be joined by Dr Pallavi Patel (Lancaster University) and Jenny Lippiatt (Age UK) for a free webinar to share findings from our research on the attitudes of UK adults aged 50 - 70 towards vaccinations. Book now: https://ow.ly/VbvJ50SWJcR

As the third-largest workforce in the NHS, Allied Health Professions play a vital role in national health and wellbeing. Our AHP hub, created with the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, the Welsh Government, the Northern Ireland Government, the Scottish Government, the Public Health Agency, and key partner organisations, provides resources, guidance and case studies to help support your work. https://lnkd.in/d9q3Zrj

Excellent news that our Chief Executive William Roberts has joined Swim England's Swimming and Health Commission as its new chair. Swimming plays a role in the health of individuals as well as the public, and the work of the commission group – including representatives from a wide range of organisations – will help to further the impact that it can have. "Helping more people realise [the benefits of swimming] is key to building a healthier future. Collaboration and partnership across different industries is a vital part of that."