Bethan Page

Public Health Registrar

[Bethan Page @bethan_page]

Everyone should be able to afford and access good food to lead a healthy life. Yet we know this is not the case for all in our communities who are living with #foodinsecurity. Find out more about what action #localgov can take to address this 👇🏻

[The Health Foundation @HealthFdn]

NEW: Levels of food insecurity have risen in the UK over recent years.

In this briefing, we explore what #LocalGovernment can do to address food insecurity in their local communities ⬇️

https://t.co/rcZdFNb9E1

[IFAN @IFAN_UK]

Devastating news today that the @TrussellTrust alone has distributed 1.5 million food parcels in just six months ➡️https://t.co/8KwidxwMCo

This data represents only the very tip of the iceberg when it comes to wider #foodinsecurity
It doesn't have to be this way.
#CashFirst

[Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf_uk]

Around 3.8 million people experienced destitution in 2022, a 61% rise since 2019. ⬆️

This included around 1 million children, an 88% rise since 2019. ⬆️

The no. of people experiencing destitution has more than doubled in the last 5 years, while the no. of children has tripled.

[Bethan Page @bethan_page]

This consultation on the recent proposed changes to smoking legislation and youth vaping is open to anyone. Closes on 6th December!

[Professor Chris Whitty @CMO_England]

Smoking addicts people who then suffer multiple diseases including heart disease, cancers, dementia and stroke.

Vapes can help smokers quit, but should never be marketed to children.

The consultation on a smokefree generation is open. Please take part.
https://t.co/UiesCf1gcK

[Bethan Page @bethan_page]

Really helpful narrative overview of the what is known about the causal links between socio -economic factors (education, income etc) and cardiovascular disease

[David Bann @davidabann]

New review:
Socioeconomic inequalities in cardiovascular disease: a causal perspective

w/ Liam Wright Nish Chaturvedi, @alundhughes30

Nature Reviews Cardiology @NatRevCardiol

https://t.co/SntSkzrhly

@CLScohorts @MRCLHA @UCLSocRes 🧵...

[Food Standards Agency @foodgov]

Our new Food and You 2 report shows the number of households experiencing food insecurity has reached 25% – the highest level recorded in our flagship survey to date. Food prices continue to be the top food issue of concern amongst consumers.

More info: https://t.co/0ecDDFxioJ

[The MJ @themjcouk]

Louise Marshall and Bethan Page summarise five key recommendations from a new @HealthFdn briefing paper on how #localgov can support communities in the fight against food insecurity.

👉https://t.co/9G2kgvN0EM

#LGAConf23

[Bethan Page @bethan_page]

So many of us helping to build good health in our communities! Last chance to come and share what you’re doing to improve health @HealthFdn at the @LGACong23

[Bethan Page @bethan_page]

Focussing on treating ill health only will not avert these consequences- preventing ill health needs to be a top priority- NHS not meant to go it alone on our health

[The Food Foundation @Food_Foundation]

📈 New research shows the cost of EVERY available first infant formula milk exceeds the value of the @NHSHealthyStart allowance.

Retailers & manufacturers must do more to insulate this crucial staple from the worst of food price #inflation

🔗 https://t.co/UkICQRYibY
#KFG

[Bethan Page @bethan_page]

Sobering read from this years’ @Food_Foundation #BrokenPlate report looking at the current food system- for those on lowest incomes the government recommended healthy diet costs 50% of disposable income. Everyone should be able to afford and access healthy food

[The Food Foundation @Food_Foundation]

We're in the @UKHouseofLords for a special event to mark the launch of our #BrokenPlate report!

Parliamentarians, peers, journalists, civil servants, academics and businesses have joined us to hear about the state of the nation's food system.

More here: https://t.co/BdPvj6I4fx

[Bethan Page @bethan_page]

Really useful outline of the recent results of evaluation of minimum unit pricing for alcohol in Scotland- policy needs to not only focus on treatment but also prevention of alcohol related harm

[Adam Briggs @ADMBriggs]

Out in @Telegraph today (no ££-wall)

Tl,dr: Scotland has shown that minimum unit pricing works but as deaths from alcohol rise, the government remains silent on alcohol policy in England.

https://t.co/Q9irVzAT8o

[Bethan Page @bethan_page]

Wales to clamp down on junk food meal deals to tackle obesity | Welsh politics | The Guardian https://t.co/aZj4yEN3ws

[Lord Bethell @JimBethell]

#NHS can't keep stretching its resources to treat an endless stream of sick 🇬🇧 people.

Instead of scapegoating the NHS, we must tackle junk food, mouldy homes, dirty air, and toxic work environments to reduce the flow of new patients.

#HealthyBritain

https://t.co/lO65dhYowc

[Bethan Page @bethan_page]

Great blog from @KatriBertram! It is always worth restating that health is political - governments know this -is there more to be done to ensure citizens do too?

[Bethan Page @bethan_page]

Systems science methods in public health: what can they contribute to our understanding of and response to the cost-of-living crisis? https://t.co/qo828cREzf

[Bethan Page @bethan_page]

Really interesting paper discussing obesity the ‘metabolic’ disease vs obesity as high BMI with implications for reducing stigma, education, treatment and prevention

[Louise Marshall @louisemarsha11]

👀New opportunities for senior public health registrars to join us on placement @HealthFdn

See: https://t.co/aZHKhFRiDo…

Apply by 20/6

Please get in touch if you'd like to discuss!

@ADMBriggs @JoBibbyTHF @JenniferTHF @GNightingaleTHF @KMerrifieldTHF @CMulrenan @bethan_page

[Bethan Page @bethan_page]

*specifically England

[Bethan Page @bethan_page]

Essential reading on what's been happening to life expectancy in the UK in recent years. It's a complex picture, but of note is the *decrease* in life expectancy for women living in the most deprived areas

[The King's Fund @TheKingsFund]

We've updated our long read on life expectancy - find out more: https://t.co/HIhJ4kUzys