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 👇🏻
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
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
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.
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
Really helpful narrative overview of the what is known about the causal links between socio -economic factors (education, income etc) and cardiovascular disease
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
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
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
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
📈 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
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
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
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
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
#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
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?
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
Really interesting paper discussing obesity the ‘metabolic’ disease vs obesity as high BMI with implications for reducing stigma, education, treatment and prevention
👀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!
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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