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A man in a hard hat, high vis jacket, protective gloves and face mask surveys a recycling centre.

09 October 20241 min read

What are the future needs of the wider public health workforce?

The Government and industry must implement a workforce strategy to prioritise the future of the workforce.

An elderly couple walk across a pedestrian bridge.

03 October 20241 min read

How are ageing demographics impacting the wider public health workforce?

People are living for longer. What does this mean for the public health workforce?

01 October 20241 min read

How technology and AI is reshaping public health

New technologies like AI are developing rapidly. They could be useful for the wider public health workforce, but we need to ensure that they are used appropriately.

The entrance to UK border control, with a sign reading "UK Border" and barriers set up for queuing.

23 September 20241 min read

How a changing immigration system is affecting the public health workforce

Many professions are suffering from issues recruiting new workers into their industry due to a skills and labour shortage.

13 September 20241 min read

Here's how climate change is affecting our health – and what we can do to manage it

Our climate is changing. Here's how we can manage the effects of it on our workforce.

02 August 20241 min read

What is alcohol misuse and how can we prevent it?

Here's how we can support alcohol misuse prevention and reduction.

The Houses of Parliament and Westminster Bridge in full view in sunlight with two London buses going over the bridge.

23 July 20241 min read

A new Government and the King’s Speech – what does it mean for public health?

A new government, new legislation, and a new focus on preventative services. But what does this mean for public health?

12 June 20241 min read

General election 2024: what public health needs from the next government

With the UK heading to the polls this July, RSPH Chief Executive William Roberts calls for the next government to put prevention at the heart of its agenda.

A female pest controller wearing protective clothing and a face mask

30 May 20241 min read

Women in the workforce: why we need more female pest controllers

Why is encouraging women into pest control good for public health?

Denise Hanson, a white woman with short brown hair smiles at the camera

21 May 20241 min read

Women in the Workforce: How the cleaning industry is changing for the better

Denise Hanson FBICSc explains how women are the backbone of the cleaning industry despite historically male management, and how the sector is changing for the better.