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Welcome to our first edition of Behavioural Science and Public Health! Issue 1, Volume 1, Winter edition   Welcome from Prof Jim McManus (Incoming Chair

Writing for the media   Jane Ogden, Professor in Health Psychology, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK.  Email: J.Ogden@surrey.ac.uk; @jane1Ogden  

Writing for Impact: Publication, Policy and Media: CPD Event Review by Emma L Henderson   On 28th September 2018 the Behavioural Science and Public Health

The Behavioural Science and Public Health Network (BSPHN) has joined the Academy of Social Sciences as a member learned society. The BSPHN joins 43 other

As the scientific sub-committee we had the honour and privilege of judging the posters at this year’s HPPHN annual conference in Stevenage

The fourth annual Health Psychology in Public Health conference – ‘The Role of Behavioural Science in Public Health: Application and Impact’ – was

When Public Health England (PHE) Chief Executive (PHE), Duncan Selbie, gave a keynote address at this year's conference, he presented the case for the

It is an exciting time for the Network, as we move into a transitional phase of our development!  Following our members’ survey, we

Having recently started my journey in Health Psychology, finding out about HPPHN & the #Appiness event was quite exciting. I would describe myself as a

The health benefits of physical activity are well known, yet few of us achieve the 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week recommended

The Internet and uptake of mobile devices has facilitated the democratisation of healthcare. Digital education programmes are generating patient ‘big data’ – in

Background and Challenge ParksHerts originated from the Hertfordshire Association of Cultural Officers Parks Officers Group (HACO) which recognised that there was a lack of consistent

Using frameworks to guide the development of health behaviour interventions is essential in identifying what needs to change, understanding the underlying cause of unhealthy behaviours

  Working in range of settings has given the insight into how people approach health care.  From research, practice, and strategy to policy making

Knowledge is power. A saying that is used so often, and holds such truth.  The September 2017 HPPHN event showcased a number of different

In September 2017, the HPPHN hosted a workshop on ‘Integrating Health Psychology with Health Education Training’ at the University of Bedfordshire, Bedford campus

Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term, progressive, autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the membranes which line the joints causing them to become inflamed

The recent HPPHN Integrating Health Psychology with Health Education and Training event took place on the 21st September 2017 in Bedford at the University of

  Adults with mild-moderate learning disabilities tend to eat less healthily and engage in lower levels of physical activity and higher levels of sedentary

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is an essential element of all disciplines working within public health. However, the plethora of conferences, workshops, webinars, events, training etc

Continuing professional development (CPD) for healthcare professionals is undoubtedly the most common intervention to change practice.  Regulated health professionals all have some level of

Scotland’s health Scotland is a small, beautiful country with some big health problems.  For radical improvement we need to understand and change

At our AGM in February we asked our members to make a pledge: ‘I pledge to embed behaviour change into my work by&hellip

Behaviours such as smoking, dietary intake, activity levels and alcohol use are risk factors for a wide range of diseases, deaths and disability, globally 1

Background Gum Disease (periodontitis) is a major public health problem affecting quality of life. More than 45% of UK adults are affected and there are

The threat from AMR Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing threat to public health, with the potential for devastating health and social consequences. Both mortality

The recent HPPHN Behaviour change in practice Conference that was held at the British Psychological Society offices in London on the 20th February 2017 brought

It’s three years since we founded the Health Psychology in Public Health Network. We came together to help researchers, practitioners, policymakers and commissioners

Intertwining the disciplines of Health Psychology and Public Health together is more salient now than ever before.  As behaviour change and behavioural science move