#WorldObesityDay
By 2035, an estimated 4 billion people could be living with
obesity – a global shift that touches every one of the 8 billion of us.
That’s why this moment matters. That’s why there are 8 billion
reasons to act on obesity now.
Share your reason and support the movement. 🔽
📢 Our February edition of Collaborate Newsletter is here!
Packed full of Public Health news, programme updates and events across Cheshire and Merseyside, a landmark moment for Cheshire and Warrington's devolution.
Read here 🔗 ➡️ https://mailchi.mp/champspublichealth/collaborate-february-2026
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Check out the latest case study and report on the All Together Inspired website
➡️https://alltogetherinspired.org.uk
#AllTogetherInspired #AllTogetherFairer
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Yesterday on BBC The World This Weekend, Cllr Amanda Hopgood said SEND reform must create more mainstream places, backed by proper funding and support.
With the Schools White Paper now published, it must deliver for children and families.
Listen at 18:58:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The image shows a person with glasses and a beard, smiling against a blue background, with text reading 'To halve the gap in healthy life expectancy between England’s richest and poorest regions, the government must recognise variation in self‑reported health as the primary driver. Andrew Mooney'
The government has pledged to halve the gap in healthy life expectancy between the richest and poorest areas.
In this new blog, our Principal Data Analyst Andrew Mooney explores the latest data to see what it will take to realise that ambition.
Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3MI6vZD
Do you suffer from heartburn, indigestion or acid reflux? ❤️🔥
Men aged 55 to 79 and women aged 65 to 79 in Wirral with these symptoms, are being asked to take part in the UK’s largest research programme aiming to improve care, manage symptoms and improve health.
Find out more at heartburnhealth.org
Until everyone has access to decent housing, a good working environment, healthy food and safe spaces to be active, we cannot expect healthy life expectancy to improve – or the inequalities gap between communities to close.
Read more: www.rsph.org.uk/news/new-ons...
Last week the Government launched a consultation on expanding smokefree legislation to protect the public from the harms of second-hand smoke.
The consultation covers smoking, vaping and heated tobacco products. Here’s what the Government proposes 👇
Read more on the latest developments with the Bill here ⬇️🔗
champspublichealth.com/public-healt...
Director of Public Health for Liverpool City Council
@dph-mashton.bsky.social recently spoke to BBC Radio Merseyside on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill going through parliament later this month 🔊
Cheshire & Merseyside Directors of Public and Population Health met for their February 2026 System Leadership meeting.
Catch up on key messages, programme updates, and good news from the session 👇 #PublicHealth champspublichealth.com/champs-publi...
@cheshire-east.bsky.social has become the first authority in the North West to improve its Active Travel England capability rating.
The improved rating has enabled further investment in safe, accessible and greener active travel options across the borough. 👏
Full story 🔗🔽
Case Study: @haltonbc.bsky.social tackles health impacts of fuel poverty by shifting to a data driven approach.
Working with @innovationnwc.bsky.social the council have adopted a fuel poverty dashboard to identify residents most vulnerable to cold homes and rising energy costs.
Fully story 🔽
Read the full newsletter here 🔗 ⬇️ mailchi.mp/champspublic...
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📢 The first edition of our 2026 Collaborate Newsletter is here!
Packed full of #PublicHealth news, programme updates and events across Cheshire and Merseyside ⬇️
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"The point is that it's a lot easier for families to fill up tummies with really convenient, energy-dense food."
"We need supermarkets to be doing much more to make it easier for families to make those healthy choices."
- our Executive Director Anna Taylor on BBC Breakfast this morning.
We are pleased to hear that @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social are introducing new restrictions on the advertising of unhealthy foods, sugary drinks and vaping products across Combined Authority-owned sites.
This marks a major step forward for public health and health equity across the city region. 🔽
Read more about the campaign and Shaun's story here 🔽
#PublicHealth #WhatWillYouMiss #StopSmoking #Cheshire #Merseyside
'What will you miss' - Our new campaign highlighting milestone life events smokers could miss out on if they continue to smoke, recently featured on ITV Granada reports.
Hear Shaun Webb, 62 from Northwich tell his story of how he fought a cancer diagnosis to be at his daughter's wedding ⬇️
Measles is highly contagious so even a small decline in vaccine uptake can lead to a rise in cases.
Read UKHSA's latest blog: 'What is measles and why is it so important we're up to date with our vaccines to protect against it?'
https://ow.ly/TutB50Y18Zx
Worried about Croup?
Read UKHSA's latest blog: 'A parent’s guide to croup: what are the symptoms and when to seek medical advice'
https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/01/21/a-parents-guide-to-croup-what-are-the-symptoms-and-when-to-seek-medical-advice/
MMRV is now part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme, replacing the MMR vaccine.
Vaccination is the best way to reduce the risk of serious illness and protect children as they grow. Your GP will be in touch when your child is due their appointment.
Find out more 🔗 nhs.uk/mmrv
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Check out the latest report on the All Together Inspired website:
'An examination of the impact of policy interventions designed to reduce poverty in Wales'
➡️https://ow.ly/fxKL50XTwO9
#AllTogetherInspired #AllTogetherFairer
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Check out the latest news and resources on the All Together Inspired website
➡️https://ow.ly/W4pH50XL01h
#AllTogetherInspired #AllTogetherFairer
As the year turns, let’s remember: reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
If you need help now or if you’re worried about someone else, see our list of urgent support services that can offer assistance here ➡️ https://sppcm.co.uk/urgent-support/
From everyone at the Champs Public Health Collaborative, we wish you a merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. 🌟
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In 2026, we're making it easier for hospitals, councils, and community spaces to adopt consistent smokefree standards across the Cheshire and Merseyside
Our Smokefree Spaces initiative supports our shared ambition to be smokefree by 2030!
Read more: champspublichealth.com/smokefreespaces/
From January 1 2026, the MMRV vaccine will be introduced into the routine childhood immunisation schedule in the UK.
Read the UK Health Security Agency's blog to understand when your child should get their MMRV vaccine and if they are eligible to have it. ⬇️
#PublicHealth #MMRV #Vaccine
Our December edition of Collaborate Newsletter is here!
Featuring our Top 3 highlights of the year video, looking back on ground-breaking work in Cheshire and Merseyside on tackling health inequalities and the launch of a bold smoke free initiative in 2025.
Read here 🔗 mailchi.mp/champspublic...
The Cheshire and Merseyside Directors of Public and Population Health met for their system leadership meeting on Friday 12th December.
Read the key messages from the meeting, along with items of good news and gratitude here: ⬇️ https://champspublichealth.com/dsph-key-messages-december-2025/
