FPH in Scotland

On Thursday 19 December, we will discuss the role of GPs in population health and tackling health inequalities during this joint lunchtime webinar with @rcgp. Join us to hear from @docmagsy, @KathrinJThomas and @now_its_nora. fph.org.uk/events-courses…

This #SugarAwarenessWeek, we’re raising awareness of the health risks of a high-sugar intake diet in children’s health, including tooth decay, obesity and type 2 diabetes. We need to reduce the amount of sugar in food and beverages to protect the health of the next generations.

On 2 December, the Faculty will host a session to debrief on COP29 and discuss how its achievements might affect the work of public health professionals in the UK and globally. fph.org.uk/events-courses…

The Faculty is delighted to announce that we will be joined by Prof. Dame Jenny Harries to discuss the @UKHSA’s work, achievements, and lessons for health protection in the UK during our next Distinguished Lecture on #FuturePublicHealth. Register here ➡️ fph.org.uk/events-courses…

On 2 December, the Faculty will host a session to debrief on COP29 and discuss how its achievements might affect the work of public health professionals in the UK and globally. fph.org.uk/events-courses…

The Faculty is co-hosting a lunchtime webinar with @UniofStaffs Centre for Health and Development (CHAD) on the political, statutory and moral challenges of supporting vulnerable people and families. fph.org.uk/events-courses…

Forthcoming FPH events; 🗓️[04/11] - Fair Training Culture 🗓️[13/11] - Meeting the needs of women veterans in health services 🗓️[02/12] - COP29 Debrief 🗓️[12/12] - FPH Distinguished Lecture Series: Professor Dame Jenny Harries Register via our website ➡️ fph.org.uk/events-courses…

In the next FPH #PublicHealthSpaces meeting, @SamiaLtf and @FardonRachel will present on our forthcoming Fair Training Culture report on recruitment. This meeting will be chaired by @TracyD_PH and is open to everyone ➡️ fph.org.uk/events-courses…

The third edition of Good Public Health Practice, outlining the practice standards required from registered public health professionals in the UK, is available on our website. This edition has a stronger focus on the ethical domain of our profession ➡️ fph.org.uk/good-public-he…

FPH’s Drugs SIG is hosting a webinar on 18 October with @monicabarratt, @jackdcunliffe & Dr Francois Lamy on digital drug marketing, implications for practitioners & the public & how these platforms can be used to reduce drug-related harm. Register today. fph.org.uk/events-courses…

Forthcoming FPH events; 🗓️[08/10] - Good Public Health Practice 2024 🗓️[09/10] - Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance 🗓️[09/10] - Financial Wellbeing 🗓️[11/10] - Public Health Capacity Development in LMICs Register via our website ➡️ fph.org.uk/events-courses…

The Faculty’s Transport SIG has published a policy brief on Transport, Spatial Planning and Health. This is part of a series of briefings outlining the actions needed to ensure that transport policies promote health & reduce health inequalities. @MgtJD fph.org.uk/policy-advocac…

We are currently recruiting Wellbeing Champions for Scotland. FPH Wellbeing Champions raise awareness of the individual and systemic factors that impact on workforce wellbeing, offer support and share resources. Role description: fph.org.uk/about-fph/work… fph.org.uk/wellbeing

FPH will hold a series of elections over the coming months to fill the posts that will become vacant from the Faculty’s AGM in June. Elections are now open for FPH President, Vice President, and 3 General Board members. More information on our website. fph.org.uk/about-fph/work…

The FPH Sustainable Development SIG is hosting a webinar to present and discuss our new low carbon policy briefing, which highlights practical considerations and challenges for public health professionals working across local authorities. fph.org.uk/events-courses…

We are recruiting a co-Editor in Chief for the FPH Journal of Public Health to help shape the future direction of public health thinking and policy and manage our team of Associate Editors. Faculty Fellows are encouraged to apply. fph.org.uk/about-fph/work…

Ellis Friedman, @aimeestimpson and Jessica Lichtenstein (@UKPHR1) will discuss the forthcoming revision of the Good Public Health Practice guidance in our next #PublicHealthSpaces meeting for Faculty members. Register today ➡️ fph.org.uk/events-courses…

FPH and @BSPHNetwork will host a webinar on 1 October to discuss how behavioural science can optimise public health policy and practice. Register today to hear from FPH Vice-President @TracyD_PH and @BSPHNetwork Chair @Dickers1Grainne. fph.org.uk/events-courses…

Forthcoming FPH events; 🗓️[09/09] - Smoking and Vaping SIG: launch event 🗓️[10/09] - Transport poverty and health 🗓️[13/09] - FPH Bazalgette Lecture 🗓️[16/09] - Generalism in medical education Register via our website ➡️ fph.org.uk/events-courses…

FPH is hosting a webinar to discuss transport poverty, why it matters for health & how public health professionals might help mitigate its impacts. Register now to hear from @P_H_S_Official Consultant @MgtJD & other speakers next Tuesday (10 September). fph.org.uk/events-courses…