The Government has launched a call for evidence to inform England’s new Mental Health Strategy, focused on improving outcomes, tackling inequalities and strengthening prevention and support services.
Read more and respond here: https://t.co/Sm7TmCwtAS
This Black Baby Loss Awareness Week, we remember every baby and stand with every family affected by loss.
The APHG’s women’s health programme continues to explore inequalities in maternity care and outcomes for Black women and babies.
#BlackBabyLossAwarenessWeek
From women’s health to workforce reform, our work continues to focus on delivery, innovation and tackling inequalities.
If you’re interested in contributing to our programme, please get in touch: [email protected]
🌍 On #InternationalMidwivesDay, we recognise the essential role midwives play in improving maternal outcomes and reducing inequalities. The call for one million more midwives underlines the importance of workforce investment to support safe, accessible care.
📩 The latest APHG newsletter is now out!
This month’s edition includes updates on our recent maternal mental health event in Parliament, the renewed Women’s Health Strategy, member news and upcoming APHG activity.
Read here: https://t.co/nZTovRyNUI
This week we convened a roundtable with Baroness Merron, Minister for Mental Health @DHSCgovuk, on primary prevention for children & young people’s #MentalHealth.
Yesterday we held a Women’s Health panel in the House of Lords, chaired by @JessicaToale, ahead of the renewed Women’s Health Strategy.
A full room & strong discussion on inequalities, access & outcomes. Thank you to all who contributed!
The Government has announced a new taskforce to drive urgent action on maternity care, aiming to improve safety, outcomes and experiences for women and families. A welcome step as sustained focus and accountability will be key.
Read more here: https://t.co/RbyKLHyQOa
Following #InternationalWomensDay yesterday, @JessicaToale, chair of the upcoming APHG Women’s Health event, reflects on the importance of delivering meaningful progress on women’s health.
Obesity is shaped by wider health, social and environmental factors. Addressing prevention and supporting healthier lives must remain a policy priority. The APHG will continue to highlight the importance of obesity prevention in health policy discussions.
Today is #WorldObesityDay. With 4 billion people projected to live with overweight or obesity by 2035, this year’s theme “8 Billion Reasons To Act” highlights the urgent need for prevention, action on childhood obesity and equitable access to care.
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We are extending the deadline for submissions to the Call for Evidence for our inquiry into Improving Access to Primary Care Services.
The new deadline is 11:59pm, 13 March 2026.
The instructions for the Call for Evidence can be found here: https://t.co/RBHn6DsVwI
Tomorrow is #RareDiseaseDay 🌍
A time to raise awareness of rare conditions and the millions of people affected worldwide. Improving diagnosis, access to treatment and coordinated care remains key to reducing inequalities in health outcomes.
Learn more: https://t.co/EozycI1QLy
Our latest APHG Health Newsletter is out this week 📩
Catch up on parliamentary inquiry activity, health policy updates and upcoming events from the APHG.
Read it here: https://t.co/XCVsY9cTQ9
Sign up: https://t.co/TaawQtD4ct
New report from @RCGP and @PatientsAssoc, “It shouldn’t be this hard”, calls for an NHS that is easier to navigate and sustainable for patients and GPs.
Read more: https://t.co/17vi3qty7V
The Government has launched a consultation on proposals to introduce smoke-free, heated tobacco-free and vape-free places in England, aiming to protect public health and reduce exposure to second-hand smoke.
Have your say: https://t.co/vYDXhGXrMs
Last week marked Children and Young People’s Mental Health Week. The Government has announced new funding to expand access to support and strengthen early intervention.
The APHG looks forward to further work on this in the coming weeks.
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