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@ScotPHN

National public health network undertaking projects & joining up those working in public health in Scotland. Supports SDsPH. Hosted by @P_H_S_Official

 Scotland, United Kingdom
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A RADAR alert on #nitazenes - a new synthetic opioid - has been updated to ensure healthcare staff and the public are aware of increasing harms related to these potent drugs. ➡️publichealthscotland.scot/ne…
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Scottish Ministers wish to appoint up to eight new members to the Poverty and Inequality Commission. The Commission plays an important role in this by providing independent expert advice to Ministers on how to reduce poverty and inequality. To apply, see bit.ly/3QOfLcJ
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Come work with us! This is a great job working with our Child Health Commissioner @pamayeam in @PHLothian
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Those that have not yet received their winter vaccinations are encouraged to come forward and make an appointment or check local arrangements. There are a range of vaccination sites available in each Health Board, with some now offering drop-ins too. nhsinform.scot/winter-vaccin…
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Chaired by @DaniGaravelli1, our next seminar in Seminar Series 20 will see speakers David Walsh of GCPH & @gerrymccartney1 of @UofGlasgow explore the change in health inequalities in Scotland over the last 20 years #GCPHSem20 Register here: gcph.co.uk/events/232
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We’ve published a briefing on the actions we need to take as a country to address the harms associated with alcohol. View here 🔽 publichealthscotland.scot/pu…
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Earlybird booking & abstract submission for our #ScotPH24 Conference with @FPH and Scottish Directors of Public Health is open. This Conference will bring together our wider public health family to learn and connect on 1 May 2024 in Glasgow. scotphconf.org/
Early bird booking and abstract submission open. Inspiring change - Scottish Public Health Conference 1 May 2024. Technology and Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde. Bringing together Scottish public health practitioners, academics and colleagues from the third sector. More information available at: scotphconf.org. #ScotPH24

ALT Early bird booking and abstract submission open. Inspiring change - Scottish Public Health Conference 1 May 2024. Technology and Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde. Bringing together Scottish public health practitioners, academics and colleagues from the third sector. More information available at: scotphconf.org. #ScotPH24

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Good to see more information on these new drugs. Some are much more potent than their predecessors and carry a higher risk of accidental overdose and death. This helps people to understand the risk they may be taking.
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The latest report from RADAR highlights the emergence of new benzodiazepines and opioids. 🆕In our latest blog, @vickicraik explains how the drugs market is changing and what impact that may have on public health in Scotland. Read here ⬇️ publichealthscotland.scot/ou…
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We've published the latest Rapid Action Drug Alerts and Response (RADAR) report, which presents changes on drug trends, harms and use of services in Scotland to inform immediate and short-term actions that reduce drug harms. View here ⬇️ publichealthscotland.scot/pu… #StatsTuesday
An infographic for RADAR that shows three key indicators. Naloxone administrations have increased in June to August compared to the same period last year. A&E attendances have increased in June to August compared to the same period last year. Suspected drug deaths in June to August have remained similar to the same period last year.

ALT An infographic for RADAR that shows three key indicators. Naloxone administrations have increased in June to August compared to the same period last year. A&E attendances have increased in June to August compared to the same period last year. Suspected drug deaths in June to August have remained similar to the same period last year.

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🆕A new Child Poverty Learning Hub has been launched by @p_h_s_official - five free courses which aim to provide an overview the issue as well as outlining key actions to tackle #ChildPoverty in Scotland. Find out more here: learning.publichealthscotlan…
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Come and work with our #teampublichealth We have a great job opportunity to join the team as our Screening and Early Detection Programme Manager - please get in touch to find out more apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/J…
167103 Screening & Early Detection Strategic Programme Manager (KMc):Astley Ainslie Hospital

167103 Screening & Early Detection Strategic Programme Manager (KMc):Astley Ainslie Hospital

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Storytellers, framers, narrative weavers: new fund from @jrf_uk (Joseph Rowntree Foundation) to scale up established work. Grants up to £50000, deadline 10 November. jrf.org.uk/sites/default/fil…
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Save the date! 🗓️ 1 May 2024 📍 Glasgow This May, @fphscot, @P_H_S_Official & Scottish Directors of Public Health Group are hosting a major conference to bring together the public health community in Scotland. Conference website, abstract submission & more details to follow!
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Our new report, with @WHO_Europe, A focus on adolescent mental health and wellbeing, is available now. 🎉 Featuring data from 279,117 young people across 44 countries. Dive into the details: bit.ly/hbsc-vol1
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Please take a look at our new Child Poverty learning hub to help us all take action #supportingworkforce #families #povertystigma youtube.com/watch?v=Lmik2gZ8…

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After decades of improvement, Scotland’s health is worsening. The gap in life expectancy between the poorest and wealthiest growing. Poverty is one of the main causes of this inequality in health. #ChallengePoverty Read our CEO, Paul Johnston's blog: ▶️publichealthscotland.scot/ou…
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COSLA@COSLA3 Oct 2023
COSLA's Community Wellbeing Spokesperson, @CllrChalmersSNP and Children & Young People Spokesperson, @antbuc1, have today released a joint statement emphasising Councils' commitment to #ChallengePoverty. Read a text version of the statement here: bit.ly/3EZSPld
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Save the date! 🗓️ 1 May 2024 📍 Glasgow This May, @fphscot, @P_H_S_Official & Scottish Directors of Public Health Group are hosting a major conference to bring together the public health community in Scotland. Conference website, abstract submission & more details to follow!
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After decades of improvement, Scotland’s health is worsening. The gap in life expectancy between the poorest and wealthiest growing. Poverty is one of the main causes of this inequality in health. #ChallengePoverty Read our CEO, Paul Johnston's blog: ▶️publichealthscotland.scot/ou…
The image says Challenge Poverty Week, giving the dates of 2nd - 8th October 2023. It also shows the website for the campaign as povertyalliance.org/CPW and contains the Challenge Poverty hashtag.

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📆 Poverty in Scotland 2023 📆 Join us on Monday 2nd October as we discuss the current state of poverty in Scotland, what's driving in-work poverty and what's needed for people to thrive. 👇 Sign up here 👇 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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UKPHR@UKPHR126 Sep 2023
Would you like to help promote UKPHR Practitioner registration? We're recruiting for a part-time Practitioner Registration Lead to support this important and fast-growing group of registrants. Interested? Here's more info: tinyurl.com/ycksmzr7
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