Rachel Wigglesworth

Director of Public Health for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

[Sir Michael Marmot @MichaelMarmot]

The situation in the UK is deeply concerning. Health is declining and health inequalities are widening. This is not the case with other European countries. The UK's rankings have gone down since 2014. What a tragic waste of lives @ucl @bmj_latest

[Balance North East @BalanceNE]

We support @InstAlcStud who say @govuk partnering with Diageo for its @Thinkgovuk campaign is a clear relinquishment of responsibility for public health.
An excuse to show their brands & using the campaign to push alcohol products.
It sends out the wrong message. It needs to stop

[Professor Chris Whitty @CMO_England]

Smoking causes multiple harms including stillbirths, lung disease, heart disease, stroke and dementia. A quarter of cancer deaths are caused by smoking.

Most smokers regret starting.

This will prevent ill health, disability and death.

https://t.co/0e8uNUItSd

[NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly @ciosicb]

Getting young children vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella helps protect them and others from serious illness.

Need to book a vaccination or read more? ⬇️

🔗 https://t.co/PhivFwTNFp

[Rachel Wigglesworth @DPH_Cornwall]

The first National Community Conference for #armedforcesday held in Cornwall focussing on health and well-being, inclusion and lives of #veterans -30k Cornish residents. #publichealth
@CornwallCouncil
@Active_Plus_
@PoppyLegion
@ciosicb @UniofExeter

[Rachel Wigglesworth @DPH_Cornwall]

@Katrina_1503 @OldhamCouncil @WandFCouncil Good luck in your next DPH job. They are lucky to have you!

[Rachel Wigglesworth @DPH_Cornwall]

In summary alcohol policy in England ‘not good enough’ to reduce harm @ADPHUK @AliceWiseman11

[Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @ADPHUK]

🧵[1/4] Today, @CommonsPAC published their report into alcohol treatment services.

@ADPHUK Board Member & Policy Lead for Addiction @AliceWiseman11 gave evidence to the committee in March explaining why the current situation "isn't good enough."

[Rachel Wigglesworth @DPH_Cornwall]

Feel very lucky after enjoying a fabulous and creative team day with #publichealth Cornwall
Look what we did!
#workplacehealth

[Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @ADPHUK]

👀Read our #Manifesto for a #HealthierNation - our guide for all political parties to to set out long-term plans to improve #PublicHealth and ⬇️#healthinequalities.

https://t.co/C5rZr0vO0F

[Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @ADPHUK]

It's #WorldImmunisationWeek 💉

Did you know that vaccines save up to 5 million lives every year?

👀Read our short history of vaccines & find out more about their vital role in #PublicHealth⬇️

https://t.co/BFUwORhAp6

[Environmental Audit Committee @CommonsEAC]

.@suepritch, @FFC_Commission: For every £5 we spend on public health, industry spends £200 on marketing unhealthy foods.

[Rachel Wigglesworth @DPH_Cornwall]

This is the envi

[Environmental Audit Committee @CommonsEAC]

.@suepritch, @FFC_Commission: For every £5 we spend on public health, industry spends £200 on marketing unhealthy foods.

[Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @ADPHUK]

Despite the best efforts of Directors of Public Health and their teams, unless funding is increased, services will continue to be cut.

[The Sir Michael Marmot Institute of Health Equity @marmotihe]

📣Have you joined the Health Equity Network?📣

Over 675 people from across the UK have registered, and begun the process of alleviating #healthinequalities together by working across disciplines.

Join today, and invite your colleagues! 🌟
https://t.co/LXHcenzNew

[Rachel Wigglesworth @DPH_Cornwall]

South west regional leaders together are committing to creating a healthier and fairer society @ADPHSW @MichaelMarmot
@NHSSW @ADPHUK

[jessica allen @jessjallen]

Launching the South West Marmot Region today. Across the UK places are prioritising health and equity. There is no national health inequalities strategy but so many local areas and organisations are taking action ⁦@MichaelMarmot⁩ ⁦@marmotihe⁩

[Rachel Wigglesworth @DPH_Cornwall]

Seeking an inspirational Consultant in #publichealth Come join Cornwall’s public health team! Your meetings could be on the beach.@FPH @PHJobsUK @CornwallCouncil

[Public Health Jobs UK @PHJobsUK]

Public Health Consultant - Cornwall Council - Truro
➡️https://t.co/IO952iGvwW

#publichealth
#publichealthjobs #jobs

[Faculty of Public Health @FPH]

FPH and @ADPHUK have welcomed the publication of the Hewitt Review. We encourage the UK Government to implement the recommendations so that the full potential of ICSs can be realised to improve public health & reduce health inequalities. Read the response. https://t.co/DhigQm7PFy

[Rachel Wigglesworth @DPH_Cornwall]

We are supporting the mental health and well-being of people at Cornwall’s job centres via our local charity ⁦@pentreathltd https://t.co/yKRfWgJNqk

[@cornwallcouncil @CornwallCouncil]

📌If you're concerned about someone sleeping rough, please raise an alert via Street Link at https://t.co/lL0ASLd2f4

📌 If you're rough sleeping and need support with your housing options, please call 0300 1234 161.

[@cornwallcouncil @CornwallCouncil]

🟠 Have you heard of the Orange Button scheme?

It's been set up to help provide support to anyone who is struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Sophie Alway from the charity Georgia's Voice is an Orange Button wearer from Falmouth.

Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/3KzUZCzxKY