Scott Lloyd

Food banks provide help when people need it most. But real change means ending the need for them altogether.

Repost if you agree 💚

Now open for applications - NIHR Doctoral Award (Cohort 2).

Closing date 15 January.

Get in touch with the NIHR Research Support Service for support to apply.

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Age Friendly Middlesbrough Project Co-ordinator
Public Health South Tees (hosted by Middlesbrough Council)
Middlesbrough
£31,022 - £32,597
Closes 31/10

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Health Improvement Practitioner (Mental Health, Suicide Prevention & Wellbeing)
Northumberland County Council
Morpeth
£35,412 - £39,152
Closes 13/11

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Webinar for Local Government staff - Writing a narrative CV (a key part of applying for a NIHR Fellowship)

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Webinar for Local Government staff - Applying for NIHR Personal Awards

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Webinar for Local Government staff - Applying for an NIHR Postdoctoral Award

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Webinar for Local Government staff - Applying for an NIHR Predoctoral Award

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Webinar for Local Government staff - Applying for an NIHR Doctoral Award

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Public Health Research Delivery Manager - NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Public Health
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne
£47,389 to £56,535
Closes 31/10

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I did think that Brid was a bit of a random choice.

HDRC North Yorkshire might be able to help next time - with the research stuff, not directions.

For our Nutrition North report, a team from @liverpooluni.bsky.social, @newcastleuni.bsky.social, @teessideuni.bsky.social, Middlesbrough Council, @redcarclevelandbc.bsky.social, & @menvcity.bsky.social analysed food and beverage bus shelter advertising in Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland  1/2

PCP funding call - Dec 25 Opportunity for local authorities in England to apply for up to £10,000 to explore new or improved ways of involving diverse people and communities in public health research. This call is open to coll...

Opportunity for Local Authorities in England to apply for up to £10,000 to explore new or improved ways of involving diverse people and communities in public health research.

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Webinar - What works to promote active ageing: reviewing the evidence for reducing inequalities in physical activity

Wed, 15 Oct
12:00 - 13:00 BST
Online

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Public Health Project Manager - Young Persons Service
Public Health South Tees (hosted by Middlesbrough Council)
Middlesbrough
£48,226 - £50,269
Closes 09/10

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Warning over indoor wood burners after eight-year study Wood burning stoves have grown in popularity in Europe during the cost of living crisis

Warning over indoor wood burners after eight-year study

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This time the hare might win: dark kitchens and the regulatory race Our warts-and-all account of what it's like to do public health research.

🐇 When it comes to food delivery, the hare isn’t napping - dark kitchens & online platforms are sprinting ahead while regulation lags behind. Can the tortoise 🐢 catch up? Blog by @helenjmoore.bsky.social on planning for a healthier food environment ⬇️

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This will be one of the events of the year - Andy Daly-Smith's inaugural lecture.

From Classrooms to Systems: Embedding Physical Activity to Transform School Culture

Hybrid event.

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What are ‘dark kitchens’?

Have a butchers at our consensus definition paper.

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New Coventry takeaway at old shop refused as council raises three concerns It used to play home to Ann Fashion on Holbrook Lane

New Coventry takeaway at old shop refused as council raises three concerns

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Round 7 of the NIHR Pre-Application Support Fund is now open, closes 4th Dec - they want applications from public health folk

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Applying for Fellowship awards & the like can be daunting & confusing, but support is available - rss-scph-database.ncl.ac.uk/enquiry/cont...

Dr @franhillierb.bsky.social presenting our new @nihrsphr.bsky.social research around #localauthority sponsorship activities (think a certain lorry at Christmas 🎄🎅🏼)
Read more here 👇🏼

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@fuseonline.bsky.social

Cardiff council bans junk food adverts from council property - BBC News The policy is focused on sustainability and promoting healthy food and drink.

Junk food ads banned from Cardiff Council property

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Public Health Practitioner (health protection, sexual health, oral health & NHS health checks)
Durham County Council
Durham
£44,075 - £48,226
Closes 28/09

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Navigating the Pre-doctoral Journey: You’re Not Alone  - Newcastle Health Research Partnership By Katie Dooley, Speech and Language Therapist and NIHR Pre-Doctoral Fellow (2025–2026)

Colleagues in the North East who are considering or trying to navigate the Pre-doctoral Journey: You’re Not Alone

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Vale of Glamorgan council ban on junk food ads to go ahead There will be a ban on unhealthy food adverts being advertised in certain public spaces and the council website.

Ban on junk food ads to go ahead, says council (Vale of Glamorgan).

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Sunderland shop takeaway plan blocked over child obesity fears Council bosses say the plan is "unacceptable in principle" amid high obesity rates in the area.

Shop takeaway blocked over child obesity fears (Sunderland).

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Funding for Directors of Public Health and their teams in England.

This is your LAST chance to apply for £££ for a Local Authority Research Practitioner.

Closes Monday 26th January.

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