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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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Packed full of #PublicHealth news, programme updates and events across Cheshire and Merseyside ⬇️
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@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 🔗🔽
The improved rating has enabled further investment in safe, accessible and greener active travel options across the borough. 👏
Full story 🔗🔽
Cheshire East becomes the first authority in the North West to improve its Active Travel rating | Champs Public Health Collaborative
Cheshire East Council has become the first authority in the North West to improve its Active Travel England capability rating in 2025, moving from Level 1 t ...
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February 5, 2026 at 9:40 AM
@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 🔗🔽
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 🔽
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 🔽
Case Study: A data‑driven preventative approach to fuel poverty in Halton | Champs Public Health Collaborative
Halton Council as part of the All Together Fairer programme has been tackling the health impacts of fuel poverty by shifting from a reactive model where sup ...
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February 2, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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 🔽
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 🔽
📢 The first edition of our 2026 Collaborate Newsletter is here!
Packed full of #PublicHealth news, programme updates and events across Cheshire and Merseyside ⬇️
See what's
Packed full of #PublicHealth news, programme updates and events across Cheshire and Merseyside ⬇️
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January 30, 2026 at 10:18 AM
📢 The first edition of our 2026 Collaborate Newsletter is here!
Packed full of #PublicHealth news, programme updates and events across Cheshire and Merseyside ⬇️
See what's
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 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.
January 28, 2026 at 10:19 AM
"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 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. 🔽
This marks a major step forward for public health and health equity across the city region. 🔽
All Together Fairer welcomes Liverpool City Region move to restrict unhealthy advertising | Champs Public Health Collaborative
Cheshire and Merseyside’s All Together Fairer Programme has welcomed the decision by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to introduce new restricti ...
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January 26, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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. 🔽
This marks a major step forward for public health and health equity across the city region. 🔽
'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 ⬇️
Hear Shaun Webb, 62 from Northwich tell his story of how he fought a cancer diagnosis to be at his daughter's wedding ⬇️
Smoking Ends Here - ITV Granada reports
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January 26, 2026 at 12:23 PM
'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 ⬇️
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
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
What is measles and why is it so important we’re up to date with our vaccines to protect against it? – UK Health Security Agency
Measles is highly contagious so even a small decline in vaccine uptake can lead to a rise in cases. There has been a resurgence of measles in England and around the world in recent years. In 2024 there were 2,911 laboratory
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January 23, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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
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/
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/
A parent’s guide to croup: what are the symptoms and when to seek medical advice – UK Health Security Agency
Croup is a common childhood condition that affects the windpipe, the airways to the lungs, and the voice box. It mainly affects babies and young children, typically those aged between 6 months and 3 years, though most cases occur in
ukhsa.blog.gov.uk
January 22, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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/
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
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
January 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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
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
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
January 8, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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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
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
Check out the latest news and resources on the All Together Inspired website
➡️https://ow.ly/W4pH50XL01h
#AllTogetherInspired #AllTogetherFairer
January 5, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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Check out the latest news and resources on the All Together Inspired website
➡️https://ow.ly/W4pH50XL01h
#AllTogetherInspired #AllTogetherFairer
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/
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/
December 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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/
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. 🌟
December 25, 2025 at 8:01 AM
From everyone at the Champs Public Health Collaborative, we wish you a merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. 🌟
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/
Our Smokefree Spaces initiative supports our shared ambition to be smokefree by 2030!
Read more: champspublichealth.com/smokefreespaces/
December 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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/
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
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
What is the MMRV vaccine and is my child eligible?
From 1 January 2026, the MMRV vaccine will be introduced into the routine childhood immunisation schedule in the UK. When your child will be offered this vaccine depends on their date of birth. The MM...
ukhsa.blog.gov.uk
December 23, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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
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...
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...
December 19, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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...
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/
Read the key messages from the meeting, along with items of good news and gratitude here: ⬇️ https://champspublichealth.com/dsph-key-messages-december-2025/
December 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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/
Read the key messages from the meeting, along with items of good news and gratitude here: ⬇️ https://champspublichealth.com/dsph-key-messages-december-2025/
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Check out the latest case study on the All Together Inspired website
➡️https://ow.ly/F5fJ50XL0aJ
#AllTogetherInspired #AllTogetherFairer
Check out the latest case study on the All Together Inspired website
➡️https://ow.ly/F5fJ50XL0aJ
#AllTogetherInspired #AllTogetherFairer
December 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Check out the latest case study on the All Together Inspired website
➡️https://ow.ly/F5fJ50XL0aJ
#AllTogetherInspired #AllTogetherFairer
Check out the latest case study on the All Together Inspired website
➡️https://ow.ly/F5fJ50XL0aJ
#AllTogetherInspired #AllTogetherFairer
Antibiotic-resistant infections are on the rise. Read UKSHA's latest blog '5 simple ways that we can help stop superbugs' for tips on what we can be doing to fight the antibiotic resistance in our day-to-day lives
https://ow.ly/ya5I50XKJGj
https://ow.ly/ya5I50XKJGj
December 17, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Antibiotic-resistant infections are on the rise. Read UKSHA's latest blog '5 simple ways that we can help stop superbugs' for tips on what we can be doing to fight the antibiotic resistance in our day-to-day lives
https://ow.ly/ya5I50XKJGj
https://ow.ly/ya5I50XKJGj
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Check out the latest case study and report on the All Together Inspired website
➡️https://alltogetherinspired.org.uk
#AllTogetherInspired #AllTogetherFairer
Check out the latest case study and report on the All Together Inspired website
➡️https://alltogetherinspired.org.uk
#AllTogetherInspired #AllTogetherFairer
December 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Check out the latest case study and report on the All Together Inspired website
➡️https://alltogetherinspired.org.uk
#AllTogetherInspired #AllTogetherFairer
Check out the latest case study and report on the All Together Inspired website
➡️https://alltogetherinspired.org.uk
#AllTogetherInspired #AllTogetherFairer
Following the publication of 'Our Children Our Future: Tackling Child Poverty' strategy we welcome the clear commitment it makes to improving the lives of children and families across the country. Read our full joint statement here:
https://ow.ly/CYOg50XJBtn
#ChildPoverty #AllTogetherFairer
https://ow.ly/CYOg50XJBtn
#ChildPoverty #AllTogetherFairer
December 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Following the publication of 'Our Children Our Future: Tackling Child Poverty' strategy we welcome the clear commitment it makes to improving the lives of children and families across the country. Read our full joint statement here:
https://ow.ly/CYOg50XJBtn
#ChildPoverty #AllTogetherFairer
https://ow.ly/CYOg50XJBtn
#ChildPoverty #AllTogetherFairer
🚭 New #SmokefreeSpaces campaign launched!
Helping Cheshire and Merseyside NHS Trusts and local authorities create healthier environments, free from second-hand smoke.
Learn more & access the toolkit 👉 https://champspublichealth.com/smokefreespaces/
#PublicHealth #NHS #LocalGov
Helping Cheshire and Merseyside NHS Trusts and local authorities create healthier environments, free from second-hand smoke.
Learn more & access the toolkit 👉 https://champspublichealth.com/smokefreespaces/
#PublicHealth #NHS #LocalGov
December 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🚭 New #SmokefreeSpaces campaign launched!
Helping Cheshire and Merseyside NHS Trusts and local authorities create healthier environments, free from second-hand smoke.
Learn more & access the toolkit 👉 https://champspublichealth.com/smokefreespaces/
#PublicHealth #NHS #LocalGov
Helping Cheshire and Merseyside NHS Trusts and local authorities create healthier environments, free from second-hand smoke.
Learn more & access the toolkit 👉 https://champspublichealth.com/smokefreespaces/
#PublicHealth #NHS #LocalGov
It might seem like everyone around you is getting sick at the moment 🤒
That's why our latest #SimpleThings campaign is placing a focus on the everyday habits and belongings that spread germs and winter bugs.
Find out more and access a new campaign toolkit here 🔗 simplethings-nhs.com/winter-bugs
That's why our latest #SimpleThings campaign is placing a focus on the everyday habits and belongings that spread germs and winter bugs.
Find out more and access a new campaign toolkit here 🔗 simplethings-nhs.com/winter-bugs
December 2, 2025 at 11:13 AM
It might seem like everyone around you is getting sick at the moment 🤒
That's why our latest #SimpleThings campaign is placing a focus on the everyday habits and belongings that spread germs and winter bugs.
Find out more and access a new campaign toolkit here 🔗 simplethings-nhs.com/winter-bugs
That's why our latest #SimpleThings campaign is placing a focus on the everyday habits and belongings that spread germs and winter bugs.
Find out more and access a new campaign toolkit here 🔗 simplethings-nhs.com/winter-bugs
📢 Our November edition of #Collaborate is out now!
Featuring:
✅ Smokefree Spaces Toolkit Launch
✅ Prestigious awards for Cheshire and Merseyside Directors of Public Health
✅ Simple Things Winter Campaign
👉 Read here: https://champspublichealth.com/newsletters/collaborate-november-2025/
Featuring:
✅ Smokefree Spaces Toolkit Launch
✅ Prestigious awards for Cheshire and Merseyside Directors of Public Health
✅ Simple Things Winter Campaign
👉 Read here: https://champspublichealth.com/newsletters/collaborate-november-2025/
November 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
📢 Our November edition of #Collaborate is out now!
Featuring:
✅ Smokefree Spaces Toolkit Launch
✅ Prestigious awards for Cheshire and Merseyside Directors of Public Health
✅ Simple Things Winter Campaign
👉 Read here: https://champspublichealth.com/newsletters/collaborate-november-2025/
Featuring:
✅ Smokefree Spaces Toolkit Launch
✅ Prestigious awards for Cheshire and Merseyside Directors of Public Health
✅ Simple Things Winter Campaign
👉 Read here: https://champspublichealth.com/newsletters/collaborate-november-2025/
"𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙖 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙧, 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚, 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡."
Public health experts highlighted the power of collaboration in tackling health inequalities at last night's Haygarth Lecture at Chester University ⬇️
Public health experts highlighted the power of collaboration in tackling health inequalities at last night's Haygarth Lecture at Chester University ⬇️
Closing the Gap: Haygarth Lecture highlights power of partnership in tackling health inequalities | Champs Public Health Collaborative
Leading public health experts have highlighted the power of collaboration in tackling health inequalities at this year’s prestigious Haygarth Public Health ...
champspublichealth.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
"𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙖 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙧, 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚, 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡."
Public health experts highlighted the power of collaboration in tackling health inequalities at last night's Haygarth Lecture at Chester University ⬇️
Public health experts highlighted the power of collaboration in tackling health inequalities at last night's Haygarth Lecture at Chester University ⬇️