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This article features a conversation between Health Psychologist Professor Maddy Arden and Greg Fell, Director of Public Health in Sheffield, discussing the intersection of health psychology and public health. They emphasize the importance of improving health outcomes and reducing health disparities in society. They discuss various domains of public health, including public health intelligence, health protection, vaccination and screening, public health grant responsibilities, health improvements, and creating a coherent strategy. Both experts agree on the need to focus on structural determinants of health rather than individual behavior, and they discuss the challenges of conducting research in this area. They also highlight the importance of understanding why certain populations do not access necessary services and the need for more research on equity in interventions and policies. The text discusses the concept of the "nanny state" and the role of the government in regulating people's lives, arguing that government intervention is necessary to protect public health and safety. The text also addresses the influence of commercial interests, such as the gambling industry, in shaping policy debates and manipulating consumer behavior. Additionally, the text discusses vaccine hesitancy and the importance of addressing concerns rather than mandating vaccinations. The author emphasizes the need for structural changes and influencing the way people think to create meaningful and impactful change. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on challenges faced by the United Kingdom government's long-term strategy for living safely with Covid-19 pandemic. It mentions that government's plans towards improving public health and tackling inequalities amid the pandemic. It discusses the continuing lack of clarity about the future of the contain outbreak management fund risks harming the government's attempts at living safely with the virus.