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Improving food environments @nesta_uk

[Jono Bone @JonoBone]

Our new analysis found that obesity in Wales could be higher than previously thought, due to self-reported data.

With obesity rates jumping from 26% to 34% when self-report error is corrected for. https://t.co/rQ4FydwHRd

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New analysis: it is possible and affordable to halve obesity by the end of the decade, if governments implement the most effective high impact, low cost solutions.
Learn more about Nesta’s blueprint for halving obesity: https://t.co/9BlwhTjtnx

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What can UK policymakers learn from Singapore's governance and public service leadership?
On 13 Nov, 9:30-11:00, @nesta_uk is gathering experts to find out, as part of their event series: how to make good things happen 🔍

Register to attend online: https://t.co/Z0ooTFI32f

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With weight loss drugs hitting the headlines, @nesta_uk explores if these drugs can 'solve' the UK's obesity crisis. 

And while they have game-changing potential to tackle the UK's rising obesity rates, they can't work in isolation.
Read the full blog: https://t.co/HtfwpMtpjS

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AI is powering a wave of digital tech aimed at supporting children and families – with the UK leading the way in Europe.
A first-of-its-kind study by @nesta_uk analysed investment and research trends to understand the trajectory of this emerging tech. https://t.co/1KcAkaqEBF

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In a new guest piece for @nesta_uk, food historian Pen Vogler explores food trends from the last 3 decades and how they’ve transformed our diet - from the rise of the snack to takeaway treats 🍕
Read the full feature ⬇️ https://t.co/jXtCTryMJ3

[Nesta @nesta_uk]

Do you work in research or innovation?

💡@B_I_Team & @SciTechgovuk have launched the DSIT Research and Innovation Workforce Survey, conducted every two years to help shape UK government R&I policies and government funding decisions.

👉 Take the survey https://t.co/GtXEoN5QNS

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20-30% of UK children eligible for free school meals choose the less healthy alternative: packed lunches. @nesta_uk cofunded this new @VegPowerUK to help build an understanding what drives families’ lunchtime decisions, and how professionals can help increase school meal uptake.

[Karlis Kanders @KandersKarlis]

Good news - we've extended the time to apply for a @nesta_uk residency! ✨

We're looking for a data science expert for systems modelling and policy evidence synthesis.

Check out the opportunity and reach out if you have questions! 🙌

https://t.co/MgqbhO5Gip

[Jono Bone @JonoBone]

Geography and income affect the healthiness of our food shopping - but we might be able to make supermarkets do something about it. https://t.co/nEcPL4k6vo via @nesta_uk

[Lauren Bowes Byatt @LaurenBowes4]

JOB ALERT! 🚨 I’m recruiting for a policy and advocacy role within our health team. Perfect for someone who is wants to help us navigate policymaking & the political system - while improve health & diets.

Apply 👉 https://t.co/Gs43eSR839

Pls do share / retweet!

[Jono Bone @JonoBone]

⚙️The effectiveness of the intervention was likely limited by challenges in creating a default for school meals - challenges included: lack of capacity from school and catering staff to enforce the default and the need for up-to-date information on allergies for all children.

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🚨New @nesta_uk report sharing findings from a pilot, run in collaboration with @CaerphillyCBC and @torfaencouncil, aimed at increasing uptake of free school meals by implementing opt-out school meals in six primary schools in Wales. https://t.co/0KJZQPyFUN

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👧Social norming and school expectations had a big role to play in driving a positive impact

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🚨Nesta is looking for someone with expert knowledge of early-years policy and practice in Wales to join us for a 3-4 month part time residency https://t.co/G6zayGDD2g via @nesta_uk #earlylearning #education #wales

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3-5 month @nesta_uk residency opporunity for anyone with experience in planning in Scotland and an interest in public health. #PublicHealth #Planning

[Nesta @nesta_uk]

Are you a planning policy specialist interested in exploring how to improve public health?

Join us for a paid residency where you can shape our work exploring how planning legislation can support changes to Scotland's food environment.

Apply by 4 Aug. https://t.co/mExhmM0c3x

[Karlis Kanders @KandersKarlis]

Very excited about this: Ogma Therapy, a new startup from @nesta_uk Mission Studio is on a mission to make speech and language therapy available to all families through the power of AI 🤖 https://t.co/YKF8hHmCez