Royal Society for Public Health

Childhood vaccine uptake is falling. Over 100,000 children currently lack MMR protection in England. But our latest piece of research shows that communities want to have more conversations about vaccines. Parents, carers and professionals told us that they need culturally competent information about vaccines, and spaces to ask questions without time limits in order to feel informed to make decisions about their family's health. We're calling for: ➡️ Support for the public health workforce to deliver information in a way that works for communities ➡️ Co-production of communication strategies with the communities they are aimed at ➡️ Restoration of continuity of care in the vaccine system ➡️ Bringing conversations to where people are - particularly in areas where childhood vaccination rates are low We need a vaccine system that makes healthy choices easy choices. Read the full report: https://ow.ly/xYK150U66vV

As well as our Health & Wellbeing Awards, yesterday we also celebrated some incredible individuals who have made exceptional contributions to public health. #RSPHAwards We gave out five RSPH Honorary Fellowships to: ⭐ Natasha Kaplinsky OBE ⭐ Linda Bauld OBE ⭐ Linda Hindle OBE ⭐ Nicola Close MBE ⭐ Prof. Kevin Fenton CBE We also awarded the John Snow Outstanding Contribution to Public Health Award to Chris Boardman CBE, for his leadership in active travel. See Chris accept the award below 👇🚴

Yesterday we announced the winners of the 2024 Health & Wellbeing Awards at our awards ceremony. 🌟 It has never been more important to recognise the impact of public health, and the people that work tirelessly to protect and improve the health of the public every day. Thank you to everyone who came together to celebrate the fantastic finalists and winners. Find out who won: https://ow.ly/wify50UfGRX

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 RSPH Health & Wellbeing Awards! ✨ #RSPHAwards It was wonderful to be joined today by so many incredible individuals and organisations who are leading the way in protecting and improving the public's health. The winners are: ➡️ Arts and Health (supported by Philipp Family Foundation): National Arts in Hospital Network, Our National Health Stories ➡️ Community Health Development (supported by Future Fit Training Ltd): Volunteer Centre Hackney, Volunteering in Primary Care (Together Better) ➡️ Health & Wellbeing in Workplaces: Swansea Bay University Health Board, Sharing HOPE – The Art of Healing Together ➡️ Health at Every Age: University of Southampton, LifeLab, University of Southampton ➡️ Healthier Lives: British Red Cross, South East London Out of Hospital Project ➡️ Mental Health & Wellbeing: James' Place Charity ➡️ Public Health Minister’s Award: James' Place Charity

James' Place Charity has treated over 2,800 suicidal men since the opening of their first centre in 2018. The service offers free, life-saving treatment to suicidal men across Liverpool, London and Newcastle. The treatment is proven to work, quick to access and delivered in a safe, friendly, non-clinical environment by trained, professional therapists. The service has been nominated for an RSPH Health & Wellbeing Award in the Mental Health & Wellbeing category. The awards ceremony takes place tomorrow, so keep your eyes peeled to see who wins! https://ow.ly/ooTu50U9NFR

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Today the Government published its Get Britain Working white paper 📑 Joining the dots between our workplaces and our health is absolutely critical to building a healthier Britain 🤝 It is encouraging to see the Government’s new white paper explicitly recognise the role of employers in promoting better health outcomes for their workers. Everyone employed in the UK should have the right to a healthy workplace. We hope the independent review into the role of UK employers in promoting health will recommend an ambitious level of minimum support for all employees. This is especially important as our research shows that 10 million people currently lack access to any workplace health support. https://lnkd.in/edzVP-KP

Smoking is the leading cause of premature death and disability in the UK. It kills two-thirds of lifelong users and places a strain on our health system.   The passing of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill is a world-leading piece of legislation that brings us one step closer to a smoke-free generation. We urge MPs to help make that a reality tomorrow. 🚭   We know that most smokers regret starting. This Bill will save tens of thousands of lives, and the health and care system billions of pounds.   Phasing out the sale of tobacco and taking a strong regulatory approach to vaping will protect future generations from the dangers of tobacco. https://lnkd.in/eT9Gkdyc

Almost 60% of people in South Tyneside and Sunderland struggle to understand health information. 📑 But a project from South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has conducted a large-scale project to rewrite Trust patient information leaflets to make them accessible to local people, empowering them and reducing health inequalities. The project has been nominated for an RSPH Health & Wellbeing Award in the Healthier Lives category. 🌟 Read more: https://ow.ly/JICs50U9MOF

A free mental health service for NHS staff has been nominated for an RSPH Health & Wellbeing Award 👏 NHS Practitioner Health is a confidential mental health service for health and social care professionals across England and Scotland who suffer with mental health and addiction issues. Since being set up, Practitioner Health has become the largest publicly-funded provider of its kind globally, and has treated over 30,000 practitioners. The service is a finalist in the Mental Health & Wellbeing Award category. ➡️ Read more: https://ow.ly/sRPq50Ub1hb