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Simon Bryant

Simon Bryant is the Director of Public Health for the Isle of Wight.

He is also Director for Public Health at Hampshire County Council and spokesperson for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Local Resilience Forum.

Below are articles in which he’s mentioned.

Daffodils outside County Hall in Newport by Simon Haytack

30, January 2025·1 min read

Isle of Wight council seeks new director of Public Health to enhance local service

A transition to in-house Public Health leadership comes as the partnership with Hampshire County Council ends

Man sat in dark room looking depressed sad

30, January 2025·2 min read

Isle of Wight policy forum to discuss making suicide prevention ‘everybody’s business’ (updated)

An Isle of Wight forum will discuss plans to enhance suicide prevention and mental wellbeing

Exterior of County Hall

10, January 2025·3 min read

Major decisions on electric vehicle charging points, school funding formula and more

Isle of Wight council Cabinet focuses on poverty, transportation and public health in key meeting

Man with head in his hands

21, November 2024·2 min read

County Hall passes motion for proactive mental health and suicide stigma reduction

Motion passed for urgent action on mental health and suicide prevention

Smoking cigarette balanced on filter with ash around it

1, November 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight commits to smoke-free public spaces with new health initiative

Isle of Wight Health Board pledges action for a smokefree public environment

Daffodils outside County Hall in Newport by Simon Haytack

16, October 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight and Hampshire councils review Public Health partnership future

Isle of Wight council reviews strategic Public Health partnership with Hampshire County Council

a lit cigarette burning on the side of some railings

27, September 2024·1 min read

Public Health Director urges Isle of Wight residents to quit smoking this Stoptober

Isle of Wight Council promotes Stoptober for a smoke-free, healthier community

Blood pressure monitor on arm

5, September 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight Council offers free blood pressure monitor loans from local libraries

Know your numbers: Isle of Wight council introduces free loan of blood pressure monitors from libraries

Children and Teachers holding flags at the PEACH Games

3, July 2024·1 min read

300 Island pupils participate in annual PEACH Games promoting health and sport

Island primary pupils gather for PEACH Games, fostering health and sporting spirit

Recovery Rocks booklet

24, May 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight council offers vital support for residents with alcohol and drug issues

Isle of Wight council's Public Health team champions accessible addiction support services

Deep fried chips

18, March 2024·2 min read

New report calls for urgent action on Isle of Wight’s childhood obesity

Isle of Wight public health director declares child obesity a major public health challenge

a lit cigarette burning on the side of some railings

15, March 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight council takes bold steps towards a smoke-free generation by 2030

The council said smoking continues to be the single most preventable cause of ill health and premature death on the Island

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