Scientists at Lancaster University have found that Gateshead Council's policy of restricting the number of new fast food outlets has reduced childhood obesity by 4.8% compared to other parts of north-east England which did not make the policy change⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ezJ4dZGz
The Association Of Directors of Public Health (UK)
Public Health
Membership body for Directors of Public Health (DsPH) across UK, supporting them to improve and protect health.
About us
The Association Of Directors Of Public Health (UK) is the membership body for Directors of Public Health in the UK.
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External link for The Association Of Directors of Public Health (UK)
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- Public Health
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- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- London
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- Nonprofit
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Hamilton House
1 Temple Avenue
London, EC4Y 0HA, GB
Employees at The Association Of Directors of Public Health (UK)
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Dr. Anjan Ghosh, FFPH
Director of Public Health, Kent County Council
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Magdalena M. van der Steen
Head of Engagement at The Association Of Directors Of Public Health (uk)
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Alistair Flowers (AMFPH)
Speak from the heart | Plan with the head | Associate Member, Faculty of Public Health | Currently: Senior Public Health Strategist, London Borough…
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Ronke Sogbesan Adanini
Public Health
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To mark #BlackHistoryMonth we are remembering Dr John Alcindor, a distinguished physician and activist who exemplified the principles of public health and who overcame bigotry and prejudice to help others. 👀Read in full ➡️https://lnkd.in/dHxTkCh3
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"Our members are responsible for ensuring that residents are able to live healthy, happy and fulfilling lives but are in an impossible situation, having to make incredibly difficult decisions to cut services because we simply can’t afford them." Greg Fell, ADPH President https://lnkd.in/e4CNdv-w
Senior officers' call for 'urgent action' ahead of Budget | Local Government Chronicle (LGC)
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The latest edition of our newsletter, eDPH, is now available to read and download from bit.ly/adpheDPH
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Our weekly summary of #PublicHealth #consultations is now available to view or download from our website ➡️bit.ly/phconsultationscan
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📢We are hiring! Would you, or someone you know, like a career in #PublicHealth? Being an ADPH Project Administrator gives an excellent introduction to public health and the work of our members. Find out more and apply ➡️bit.ly/adphjobs
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Together with the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport, (Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), ADCS we have written to the #Gvt to urge ministers to address the critical funding challenges facing local authorities. 👀Read in full ➡️bit.ly/3AbqNVk
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Every child has a right to & benefits from a happy, healthy childhood. We very much want to be involved in helping the new Child Poverty Taskforce support ALL children to have the best start in life so they can live happy, healthy & fulfilling lives. https://lnkd.in/eJYeuG2b
Child Poverty Taskforce aims to 'give all children the best start in life'
gov.uk
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Latest Office for National Statistics figures show an 11% in drug-related deaths in England & Wales. Read why ADPH and UK Faculty of Public Health are calling for higher and more sustained levels of #PublicHealth funding to pay for non-judgemental, life-saving drug & alcohol services ➡ www.adph.org.uk https://lnkd.in/eyVKinmf
Cocaine use fuels record high in drug deaths
bbc.co.uk
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🎙️📽️The latest episode of our video podcast is now available at www.adph.org.uk. This time, Claire Beynon, Director of Public Health Cardiff and Vale University Health Board shares her journey to a career in #PublicHealth.