natalie varney hopkins

Lover of global health and development. working in international cancer prevention focusing on tobacco tax and hpv vaccine at @cruk_policy All views are my own

[Michelle Mitchell @Michelle_CRUK]

At @CR_UK we’ve made huge progress on cancer over the last 50 years – but cancer is still the defining health issue of our time.

Today we’ve launched our #CancerManifesto outlining the steps the next UK Government must take so that people can live #LongerBetterLives.

Visit our website to read it in full: https://t.co/OGaXdvRkyI.

[Michelle Mitchell @Michelle_CRUK]

Great news – this pledge will bring hope to many today. However, in order for this to be transformational, we must see sufficient funding and resources provided.

@CR_UK has been funding research in this area for many years, and proved over 20 years ago that almost all cervical cancers are caused by HPV, overturning previous studies that had underestimated the link.

I'm hopeful that a future without cervical cancer can be a reality for people all over the world.

[Dr Zaineb D Sheikh @ZainebDanish]

Happy to share my new paper in @TC_BMJ with @JRBranston @BathTR
@Tobaccoecon where we discuss how the tobacco industry undermines tax increases in 12 Sub-Saharan African countries @UniofBath @CRUK_Policy #TobaccoExposed #Africa #taxes

https://t.co/jAp50lRPRb

[natalie varney hopkins @envarn]

Great to see the Queen of Spain publicly backing tobacco control, #ECToH2023

[Liv Cheek @Olivia_Cheek]

“Smoking is not a habit, it’s a disease” - the Queen of Spain at #ECToH2023.

Inspiring words. She also spoke to the need to move “towards more prevention, particularly primary prevention”.

[natalie varney hopkins @envarn]

At the opening ceremony of ECToH, showing the wide reaching impact of the FCTC #ECToH2023 #tobaccoControl #globalhealth #publichealth

[Cancer Research UK Policy @CRUK_Policy]

1/ The review from @JavedKhanCEO paved the way for UK Government to take action on tobacco - the leading cause of cancer & death in England.

The Government's response announced today by @NeilDotObrien will help to reduce smoking rates, but much more action is needed.

[natalie varney hopkins @envarn]

Urgent: England needs action on tobacco. I've asked the Health Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer to protect our loved ones from smoking-related cancers. Join me by adding your name today. https://t.co/OwRurcigvX

[natalie varney hopkins @envarn]

On this love day, help us by signing and sharing our one cancer voice petition #SpreadLove

[Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh]

🌹Roses are red
🖊️Have you signed our petition?
👪To improve cancer outcomes
👏You're a welcome addition

Join #OneCancerVoice, to call for the Prime Minister to take action now to improve cancer survival in this country

https://t.co/sJNDEMZxoL
#healthpolicyvalentine

[natalie varney hopkins @envarn]

Join me and over 60 cancer charities coming together as #OneCancerVoice asking the Prime Minister to address the cancer emergency in England. Sign the petition (hosted by CRUK): https://t.co/psBGn1YvAa

[Cancer Research UK Policy @CRUK_Policy]

2/ This £20.6 bn is notably more than the £10.3 bn collected in tobacco duty in 2021/22.

That's why along with @AshOrgUK, we're calling on the UK Government to introduce a Smokefree Fund to help pay for the vital services and measures needed to help people stop smoking.

[Cancer Research UK Policy @CRUK_Policy]

1/ 🆕 @AshOrgUK analysis shows smoking cost public finances £20.6 billion in 2022. Of this:
🏥£2.2 bn fell on our NHS
👨‍⚕️ £1.3 bn fell on social care
📉£17 bn was lost from a reduction in taxes & increased benefit payments arising from productivity costs
👉 https://t.co/lZyCsNRuhc

[Cancer Screening, Prevention and Early Diagnosis @QMUL_CCSPED]

🗣Cancer Prevention Group in @UKParliament

First up for #CervicalCancerPreventionWeek @petersasieni, leader of @CancerPrev_KCL speaks at the @UKHouseofLords

Read his insights on past achievements + future priorities for global #CervicalCancer prevention: https://t.co/VQsjoIQcEp

[natalie varney hopkins @envarn]

To achieve UHC, we can’t forget about cancer prevention https://t.co/vfylp2zi32 #CRUK #CRUKinLMICs #CancerPrevention #UHC

[Cancer Research UK Policy @CRUK_Policy]

Tobacco is:
❌ the biggest cause of cancer
⚖️ a leading driver of health inequalities
💷 a huge cost to the NHS

@RishiSunak, @SteveBarclay & @NeilDotObrien must publish a bold and funded Tobacco Control Plan for England. #SmokefreeUK 🧵

[Cervical Cancer Action for Elimination Network @CCAENetwork]

It's #CervicalCancer Elimination Day of Action, a day to look forward to a world without #CervicalCancer!

To mark this, we're launching a report on our #WCC2022 working meeting to understand the key advocacy priorities for equitable HPV vaccination access https://t.co/Lp7WOWbiNY

[natalie varney hopkins @envarn]

Great role in my team, if you have a passion for #globalhealth #cancerprevention #programmesandpolicy do have a look!

[Cancer Research UK Policy @CRUK_Policy]

We're hiring! Our Global Team is looking for a Senior Policy, Advocacy & Programmes Advisor.

You'd play a key role in delivering CRUK's International Cancer Programme, focusing on Tobacco Control in Low & Middle Income Countries.

Apply here now: https://t.co/k3AbTnDjnH

[Ian Walker @IanWalker_CRUK]

kudos to @JimBethell for highlighting- smoking costs are so much more than financial- causing 54,300 cases of cancer per year -that’s round 150 PEOPLE each day!
I assume they will publish a list of attendees in the interest of transparency from our policy makers!
@CRUK_Policy

[Will Worley @willrworley]

Latest:

Fears abound that UK aid budget could be slashed to 0.3 percent https://t.co/6ZanOU94IH

[Cancer Research UK Policy @CRUK_Policy]

1/ Concerning report. Smoking is biggest cause of cancer & premature death.🚬is an addiction not a choice & Govt has a duty to help.
They must publish a full Tobacco Control Plan with action to reach #SmokefreeUK, which would reduce impact on NHS & economy.https://t.co/bzUvbYFzQm

[natalie varney hopkins @envarn]

A blog I’ve written on why @CR_UK is working in other countries to support cancer prevention #actonncds #globalhealth #cancerprevention #hpv #tobacco

[Cancer Research UK @CR_UK]

It’s estimated that by 2030, 75% of all global cancer deaths will be in low and middle income countries (LMICs). Cancer is a global issue so focusing on cancer prevention across the world is essential. Read more on our global activity in LMICs: https://t.co/uxkDYs7Nn4

#ActOnNCDs