A banner van on a Somerset road promoting the “Take the Pressure Off” heart-health campaign.
Spotted on the roads around Somerset 👀💜
Our Take the Pressure Off heart health campaign is out and about — reminding people to check their blood pressure and show their heart some love.
Small checks. Big difference.
#TakeThePressureOff #LoveYourHeart
Flooded residential street with brown floodwater covering the road and pavements. A roadside warning sign in the foreground reads “Oncoming vehicles in middle of road.” A banner on the image states “Major incident declared in response to heavy rain and flooding.”
Moments like this show why integrated working matters.
Emergency planning, public health, local authorities, education and community services all play a role in protecting communities during disruption.
#Somerset #SystemWorking #Resilience
Our Lead Member for Public Health is taking part in #DryJanuary - giving his body time to reset and restart after Christmas.
It’s about balance, feeling better, and starting the year well.
If that sounds like you, why not give it a go too?
#HealthySomerset #PublicHealthSomerset
Take control of your health this year 👇
✔ Take the Healthy Choices Quiz to get personalised wellbeing tips 🧠🍎🏃♂️
✔ Book/attend your NHS Health Check
✔ Know your numbers - checking BP can spot the “silent killer” early ☝️
👉 www.gov.uk/government/n...
🎧In the latest ep of @rsph.bsky.social 'Spread the Health' podcast, ADPH President, @felly500.bsky.social, talks to RSPH Chief Exec, William Roberts, about the significance of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill and what needs to be done to ⬇️the no. of people experiencing harm from alcohol.
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Dry January 2026 - it’s not too late to start!
Join thousands taking a break from alcohol this month & feel the benefits:
✅ Better sleep
✅ More energy
✅ Clearer focus
✅ Save money post-Christmas
Whether it’s for health, mindfulness, or just a reset, every day counts!
#DryJanuary #Wellbeing
ICYMI: UKHSA South West recently issued a press release urging thousands of people in the South West with long-term health conditions to get their flu vaccine, as figures reveal almost half a million people with long-term health conditions in the South West were unprotected from flu last winter.
⭐️ A Special Visit to Somerset!
Somerset's Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) and Public Health were thrilled to welcome Prof. Sir Michael Marmot to Somerset this month, alongside colleagues from the HDRC's across the peninsula.
In this clip from next week's episode of PH Spotlight, made together with Panoramic Associates, former Director of Public Health for Newham, @jasonstrelitz.bsky.social explains how important working with a wide range of partners is in improving health and wellbeing for local communities.
Alison Bell, our DPH has had her flu vaccination - have you had yours?
The vaccine is a quick and simple way to reduce your chances of becoming seriously unwell this winter whilst protecting those around you too.
➡️Check your eligibility by visiting: tinyurl.com/4xzhcr4n
#StayWellSomerset
🚨 DHSC has launched a drug awareness campaign warning of the dangers of synthetic opioids, ketamine & high-strength THC vapes.
These substances are increasingly common, often taken unknowingly and can cause serious or even fatal harm.
Read more: tinyurl.com/3akhvs98
Awareness saves lives. #BeAware
Proud to be at the Somerset Prepared event today offering free blood pressure checks.
Somerset’s Lord-Lieutenant, Mohammed Saddiq, stopped by for a check - a reminder that high blood pressure can affect anyone, it only takes a minute to know your numbers.
#TakeThePressureOff #SomersetPrepared
This film shows the power of peer mentors. People with lived experience using it to support others. A reminder that recovery is about health, hope & strength. 💚
#SomersetDrug&AlcoholService #Recovery #PeerMentors #Somerset
Somerset HDRC is hiring 2 Community Co-Researchers to help tackle health inequalities across Somerset.
💡No research experience needed – full training provided
⭐️Bring your lived experience to shape change around housing, education, jobs & health.
👉 Apply here: linkly.link/2Fdna or linkly.link/2Fdni
The new CMO report ‘Health trends and variation in England 2025’ gives us both a mirror and a map - showing where health is improving and where inequalities persist.
For Somerset, it’s a call to think bigger and act together for healthier lives.
#PublicHealth #Somerset
Somerset Public Health is seeking two full-time Consultants in Public Health to join our experienced and supportive team.
📄 Find out more and apply: www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs-and-car...
📧 For an informal discussion, please contact our DPH at alison.bell@somerset.gov.uk
#PublicHealth
Graphic for World Pharmacists Day showing a mortar and pestle superimposed on a globe, with the text "Think Health Think Pharmacist" and the date "25 September."
Today is World Pharmacists day. Have you heard of the The Pharmacy First scheme? It means patients can now get prescription-only treatment for conditions at a pharmacy, without needing to see their GP. Find out more. https://bit.ly/4gxYst9
September is National Recovery Month 💜
Every recovery journey is a story of strength and possibility.
Watch this video from SDAS and join us in celebrating the courage of people working towards healthier, happier lives 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmMT... #RecoveryMonth #Somerset #PublicHealth
Somerset Public Health is seeking two full-time Consultants in Public Health to join our experienced and supportive team.
📄 Find out more and apply: www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs-and-car...
📧 For an informal discussion, please contact our DPH at alison.bell@somerset.gov.uk
#PublicHealth
✨ Reflecting on Walk for a Life 2025 ✨
Coming together with our Somerset community to remember loved ones and talk openly about suicide prevention meant so much. Thank you to everyone who joined or supported - every step helps change the conversation. 💛 #WalkForALife #SuicidePrevention #Somerset
Great to be at the Somerset Moves Conference today, hearing brilliant insights from our panel including our Director of Public Health – on how we can all help communities be more active. #SomersetMoves #EveryMoveMatters
Had your breast-screening invite?
✅ Yes → book now – mobile units are close to home.
📬 No → watch the post, your letter’s coming.
Screening saves lives by finding problems early.
“I’ve booked mine - please book yours.” - Alison Bell, Director of Public Health
#BreastScreening #EarlyDetection
This week we are Supporting Blood Pressure UK’s #KnowYourNumbersWeek
Nick shares his story of being diagnosed with high blood pressure.
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Check your blood pressure by borrowing a monitor for free from any somerset library.
#TakeThePressureOff #PublicHealthSomerset
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic & innovative Specialist in Public Health initially working against the priority areas of Children & Young People, Best Start in Life & Public Mental Health. To apply, visit:
www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/job/?jobId=6735 #PublicHealthSomerset
Public Health at Somerset Council is recruiting an Interim Consultant in Public Health.
29.6 hours a week, this is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Public Health team which has an excellent reputation. For more information, visit: www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs-and-car... #PublicHealthSomerset
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Can you really boost your immune system
Yes
It's called vaccination
UK Government support is necessary for local public health teams to address air pollution and its associated health inequalities.
More information➡️ bit.ly/3RA40rK
unherd.com/2025/01/the-...
As the NHS grapples with immense pressures, the likes of Neko Health and Numan purportedly step in to fill the gap. The result? Longer waiting times, diminished resources, and a growing sense of inequity in healthcare access
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Be sure to sign-up for our new series on Health Economic Partnerships led by our in-house expert Michael Wood @nhslocalgrowth.bsky.social
Monthly webinars with space for discussion on all things to do with health, economic growth, devolution, and the role of NHS trusts.
Moving care closer to home
Strengthening primary and community care
Transforming community care
Shifting the balance of power
The left shift
And many many other names for the same version of the broad policy
But ......
HT @drstevetaylor.bsky.social
