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Nicola Close MBE

@nicolaclose.bsky.social

Chief Executive ADPH. Interests include genealogy, neuro-diversity as well as public health.

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πŸŽ‰ Congratulations to our Chief Executive @nicolaclose.bsky.social who received her MBE today for services to #PublicHealth

15.01.2025 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’We are hiring!

A great opportunity to join our professional and friendly team working to improve public health.

Find out more and apply➑️ bit.ly/4hTqv5U

10.03.2025 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A wonderful day in Windsor - great to represent the incredible work done by #publichealth professionals

15.01.2025 23:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to all the winners of our RSPH Health & Wellbeing Awards!

It was fantastic to be joined today by so many incredible individuals and organisations who are leading the way in protecting and improving the public's health ⭐

What an absolute privilege πŸ‘

28.11.2024 16:44 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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The RSPH Health & Wellbeing Awards are about to get underway πŸŽ‰

We can’t wait to celebrate the amazing individuals and organisations that epitomise what public health is all about πŸ‘

28.11.2024 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3

Over our lunchtime break our Deputy Chief Exec presented #ADPHAwards24 πŸ…πŸ…

22.11.2024 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our first award - the CMOs’ National Impact Award - was presented by @DrGregorSmith to @SomersetDPH, Director of Public Health for @SomersetCouncil πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

22.11.2024 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Innovative Practice Award was presented by @Solutions4H CEO to Kate Blackburn, Director of Public Health @wiltscouncil πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

22.11.2024 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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This years Partnership Award was presented to @HelenAt87914559, Director of Public Health for @portsmouthtoday by @Rsph and @FPH πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

22.11.2024 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Deputy CMO @Jeanelleuk presented the Mentoring Award to Lincoln Sargeant, Director of Public Health for TorbayπŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

22.11.2024 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Practice Improvement Award went to @RBKingston Public Health Team πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»
Thank you to @NIHRresearch for sponsoring this award.

22.11.2024 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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.@PHJobsUK sponsored the Team Award which went to @HealthyDorset πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

22.11.2024 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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This year’s Research Award was given to @lambeth_council Public Health Team by @UK_PRP πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

22.11.2024 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations @HelenAt87914559 on receiving the Contribution to @ADPHUK AwardπŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

22.11.2024 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Well done @PHev4LG @NIHRresearch who was given the @ADPHUK Alumni AwardπŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

22.11.2024 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This year’s President’s Award was awarded to James Williams, former Director of Public Health @medway_council who passed away earlier this year and is sorely missed across the public health community β™₯️

22.11.2024 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So sorry to have missed it - looking forward to hearing all about it soon #ADPHConf24

22.11.2024 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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And that’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone who came - and our sponsors - for a fantastic day!
#ADPHConf24 πŸ‘‹

22.11.2024 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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A fantastic morning so far and now we are hearing from Claire Beynon, Director of Public Health for Cardiff & Vale University Health Board on tackling health inequalities in the Cardiff area.
#ADPHConf24

22.11.2024 12:18 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Minister for Public Health - Andrew Gwynne - opening the #ADPHConf24

Opens by stating that closing the gap in health inequalities is his greatest priority.

And recommits to halving the gap in life expectancy between the richest and poorest regions of England.

22.11.2024 10:58 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸŽ™οΈThe latest episode of PH Spotlight, our video podcast made together with Panoramic Associates is now available!

This time, we hear from Steve Maddern, Director of Public Health @swindoncouncil.bsky.social .

πŸ‘€Watch now ➑️bit.ly/PHSpotlight

21.11.2024 10:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Planning for health The environment has long impacted human health. Since the Industrial Revolution, efforts to reduce disease have centred on improving the conditions around us. ...

Read Darrell Gale - Chair of our Healthy Places project advisory group - in today's MJ highlighting the importance of good working relationships between #PublicHealth and #Planning in creating healthy places for us to live, work and play in⬇️

www.themj.co.uk/planning-hea...

21.11.2024 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are looking forward to seeing all our members, speakers, sponsors and guests at tomorrow's #ADPHConf24!

21.11.2024 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Gutted 😒 to be missing the @adphuk.bsky.social annual conference in London today. Hope members and guests and staff have a great time

22.11.2024 08:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’Only one week to go until #ADPHConf24 and we are pleased to announce that GSK and Solutions4Health will be joining us as sponsors for the event.

Thank you to all our sponsors who help make the day possible⬇️

15.11.2024 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’A brand new episode of our video podcast, made in partnership with Panoramic Associates will be available from next Thursday!

This time round, we'll hear from Professor Steve Maddern, Director of #PublicHealth at Swindon Borough Council πŸŽ™οΈ

15.11.2024 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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**NEW Job Opportunity** We are looking for a driven, senior leader to join us as Evaluation Lead for Public Health Wales Tackling Diabetes Together Programme.

Deadline 19th Nov, NHS Band 8a (Β£54-61k) www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...

07.11.2024 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I've started compiling a starter pack of researchers and advocates working in public health and health promotion. Its not complete and I can add to it, so would love if you could pop any recommendations for anyone else below!

go.bsky.app/RhTFdxd

07.11.2024 07:06 β€” πŸ‘ 226    πŸ” 101    πŸ’¬ 73    πŸ“Œ 6
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Today, we held our annual workshop for ADPH Associate Members - all Consultants in #PublicHealth.

Thanks to our speakers Professor Carolyn Wilkins, Matthew Ashton, Andrea Fallon & Rob Howard and to our Chair for the session Katie Ash for an inspiring morning.

#ADPHAssociateWorkshop24

07.11.2024 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Senior officers’ call for β€˜urgent action’ ahead of Budget Membership organisations comprised of senior council officers have joined forces to urge the governm...


"Our members are responsible for ensuring that residents are able to live healthy lives but are having to make difficult decisions to cut services because we simply can’t afford them." @felly500.bsky.social

www.lgcplus.com/finance/senior-officers-call-for-urgent-action-ahead-of-budget-28-10-2024/

30.10.2024 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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