Royal Society for Public Health

As Global Public Health Week comes to a close, we're excited to announce the launch of our new podcast: Spread the Health! 🎉 From government policies to the air we breathe, the high streets we shop on and the food on our plates, our health is shaped by the world around us. 🌍 On Spread the Health, we tackle the big issues surrounding our health – and, more importantly, how to solve them. 💡 Featuring expert guests from across the sector, we explore how our environment influences health in both obvious and unexpected ways. Our first episode features Georges Benjamin, Executive Director of the American Public Health Association, in conversation with our Chief Executive, William Roberts on the state of public health in the US. 👉 The first episode of Spread the Health will be available to listen on 22 April. Subscribe now to be the first to hear it: https://ow.ly/Jv1650VxtZt

"We want to be a reliable force for good around the world." On the first episode of Spread the Health, Georges Benjamin, Executive Director of the American Public Health Association, talks about the big issues facing the US public health system – and what we can do to fix them. 🎧 This episode will be available to listen on 22 April. Subscribe to be the first to hear it: https://ow.ly/XNZX50Vxve8

On 16 May, we will be hosting a major event addressing poverty in the UK alongside the Royal Society of Medicine, UK Faculty of Public Health and The Association Of Directors of Public Health (UK). Experts from across leading public health organisations will explore how public health professionals and practitioners can take meaningful local action to address poverty, with sessions on: 🧒 Child poverty – building a healthier future 🏘️ The housing crisis and public health 🏥 The NHS and the prevention agenda Join us to find out how you can drive impactful change in your own community: https://ow.ly/cB3H50Vy3ge

We're offering free mental health training to MPs. 💡 Research has shown high levels of mental ill-heath among MP's staff, with half of them reporting similar levels of distress to emergency service workers. There is no standardised level of training in Parliament, meaning that support varies by MP. This has lead to staff burnout and isolation becoming commonplace. MPs will have access to our Making Every Contact Count (MECC) for Mental Health training, which teaches people to sensitively bring up mental health during everyday conversations with the aim of supporting staff or signposting to further services. 👉 We want to make sure everyone has access to a minimum level of workplace health support. That's why we're calling for the introduction of a national Health and Work Standard. Find out more: https://ow.ly/C0Cb50VxwR7

Creative and cultural activities can play a significant role in the prevention of ill-health. They can help people adopt healthier lifestyles, manage chronic diseases, and reduce health inequalities. The benefits of creative health should be accessible to everyone. We're looking for submissions to a special issue on the role of creative health in public health in our journal, Perspectives in Public Health, with National Centre for Creative Health (NCCH) and Arts Council England. Submissions can include: ➡️ How creative health interventions can be applied in public health settings and systems ➡️ The role of creativity in social inclusion and community development ➡️ Models for integrating creative health into public health systems and policies Find out more and submit your article by 1 September 2025: https://ow.ly/kr6650VwxqK

From housing, to money, to the communities surrounding you, there are lots of things that affect your ability to live a healthy life. 🏡💳🏙️ Often, we need help to address these factors and make sure they aren’t negatively impacting our health. That’s where social prescribing comes in. 🌱 Social prescribing helps connect people to non-medical support to address the wider determinants of health, tackling the causes of ill-health rather than just treating the symptoms. In this blog, our Chief Executive, William Roberts, celebrates the importance of social prescribing in improving health: https://ow.ly/LEOh50ViXM4

Every day around the world, millions of people make a positive impact on the health of the people around them. At RSPH, we're proud to be empowering those people with the knowledge and skills they need to make positive change. 🙌 From tackling health inequalities to stopping the spread of diseases, we want to make sure we have a wealth of people ready to improve and protect everyone's health. 👉 On #WorldHealthDay, find out more about our Level 2 Award in Understanding Health Improvement and how you can promote health and wellbeing in your everyday life: https://ow.ly/wu3I50VvPLT

April marks Stress Awareness Month. Understanding what mental wellbeing looks like and the effects it has on individuals and communities is crucial to better mental health. Our Level 2 Award in Mental Wellbeing offers an understanding of attitudes and beliefs about mental wellbeing, enabling learners with the skills they need to improve and promote their own mental wellbeing, and that of the people around them. 🏫 Find a centre offering this qualification: https://ow.ly/5M1g50Vs5ZS

Today we were joined by Dr Pedro Beltran-Alvarez for a webinar on how climate opportunities are public health opportunities. 🌍 From how water pollutants can affect our skin, to how heatwaves are impacting evolution, the webinar discussed the many ways in which climate change is affecting our health – and what we can do about it. 👀 Missed the webinar? Don't worry – RSPH Members can access webinars on demand. Join now at https://ow.ly/PPyA50VtPRw

With the passing of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, it is crucial that the Government does not see smoking as 'job done'. This new report from the APPG on Smoking and Health shows how we can cut smoking, reduce harm and close health gaps – if there’s a plan in place. 🗺️ 💷 Smoking costs England £43.7 billion annually. It’s time to invest in prevention, protect health, and make tobacco companies pay. 👉 Read more: https://ow.ly/CKkE50VsVTN