Royal Society for Public Health

Brits don't want to talk about their health, right? Wrong! Our new report has found that the majority of UK adults want people working in public facing roles to be trained to have conversations about physical and mental health. 💬 Whether at work, in your local gym, or at your child's school, millions of conversations happen everyday that could have an impact on your health. From encouraging exercise to signposting to mental health support, these conversations are key to influencing positive behaviour changes. 📣 We're calling for the widespread roll out of our Making Every Contact Count (MECC) approach across everyday settings, which trains staff to integrate conversations about health into their routine practice. By encouraging small behaviour changes at an individual level, we can have an impact on the overall health of the UK and reduce pressure on the NHS. 👉 Read the report and find out how you can take our new MECC eLearning yourself: https://ow.ly/t2kC50V1YuA

What is public health? 🤔 From understanding the wider determinants of health, to global responses to pandemics, public health covers a range of topics that affect all of our wellbeing. Our eLearning course, An Introduction to Public Health, gives you an introduction to what public health is, it's history, and what it looks like today. If you're just starting your career in the public health sector, want to refresh your knowledge, or are simply interested in the topic, then this course is for you. ✍️ Plus, it's free for all RSPH members through RSPHLearn. Find out more: https://ow.ly/hJEq50V2TJK

Thanks to everyone that attended the first meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Healthy Places, chaired by Rebecca Cooper with speakers Jeanette Nielson, Subashini M and Matt Creagh. The event heard from businesses, trade unions and public health professionals about how we can ensure that workplaces make us all healthier. It was clear that there was a desire to do more and go further, including from the MPs who attended the meeting, and we hope Government will use the coming months to set out a clear plan for how they will support employers to improve the health of their workforce.

64% of UK adults think their manager should be trained to have conversations about health at work, according to our latest report. 🧑💼 Polling of nearly 2,000 adults found that across a range of settings where the public and staff are regularly talking, most Brits would like to see more training to promote physical and mental wellbeing. We're calling for the widespread roll out of the Making Every Contact Count (MECC) approach across places like workplaces, care homes, gyms and schools. 🗣️ We need to get talking about health. With the right interventions, we can make this happen. Read the report: https://ow.ly/RmPk50V2HlU

Closing soon! We're looking for a new Publications Assistant to help in creating our three academic journals. 📘 As submissions for the publications increase, we're looking for a highly organised and communicative person to play a key role in their production and to support the team. Full training is provided – an excellent opportunity to learn from our experienced editors! ✍️ There's only a few days left to get your application in. Apply here by 28 February: https://ow.ly/SQWQ50UXPqj

The public want people working in public facing roles to be trained to have conversations about physical and mental health, our new report has found. According to new polling: 👩⚕️ 76% support training for community healthcare staff 👨🏫 69% support training for teachers and educational staff 👨💼 64% support training for employers or managers With the NHS struggling to cope with the crisis of rising long term and mental health conditions, we need to implement more preventative health measures to intervene early. That's why we're calling for the widespread roll out of Making Every Contact Count (MECC) training to get people talking about health more. https://ow.ly/rETW50V2EVH

"We welcome the principles for an integrated public health system and urge the Government to embed them into their upcoming 10-year plan." 🤝 Today, the Royal College of Physicians has unveiled a new set of principles aimed at strengthening and integrating the UK’s public health system. If we want to see a shift in health outcomes and a reduction in health inequalities, we must prioritise public health and support the public health workforce to respond to our changing world. Read our full statement: https://ow.ly/E6fz50V3oxG

Closing soon! 📣 There's just over a week left to apply to join our growing team as our Educational Services Coordinator and help us improve the health of the public. In this role, you'll support the development and delivery of a wide range of training and learning products and be a key player in our Membership and Educational Services team. 👉 Apply by 26 February here: https://ow.ly/uzIO50UXGKU

Why join RSPH as a member? 🤔 By joining us, you'll get access to exclusive journals, content, and discounts, as well as getting recognition through post nominals. But you won't be joining alone — you'll become part of a public health community of over 6,000 members who are dedicated to a healthier future. 🌟 Become a member today: https://ow.ly/XYSc50V1rY7 https://ow.ly/2Cuw50V1sae

As the oldest public health agency in the world, we have a long and proud history of advocating for and enabling changes that transform the nation’s health for the better. 🤝 That's why we're making it our mission to create accessible routes into public health careers. Education is key to public health. It has the power to reduce health inequalities and ensure that everyone has access to the building blocks of health. 👉 It is crucial that education must be accessible to everyone. Find out what we're doing to make it happen: https://ow.ly/YE4f50UKRRo