Jo Bielby

[Department for Education @educationgovuk]

This summer, young people in Middlesbrough and across the country are enjoying great activities and healthy food.

Now backed by over £600 million of government funding for the next three years, Best Start Holiday Activities and Food clubs are helping families save up to £300 per year.

Find out more: https://t.co/gusJfs0flL

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

The evidence is clear that supporting children and young people in the very early stages of life is crucial in preventing ill health in future, including having access to affordable and nutritious food regardless of their background.

[Pop Crave @PopCrave]

Alex Warren makes his late night debut with “Ordinary” on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

[Malnutrition Pathway @MNpathway]

Today is #SwallowingAwarenessDay Swallowing difficulties can lead to serious health risks, including malnutrition and dehydration. Awareness and early intervention are crucial. Check out our resources
📌 For patients & carers: Practical advice on managing swallowing issues ➡️ https://t.co/17m0cbs9af
📌 For healthcare professionals: Guidance on supporting patients with dysphagia ➡️ https://t.co/aCpN1PFyhd

[British Nutrition Foundation @NutritionOrgUK]

National Schools Breakfast Week is taking place 9-13 September. We’re inviting schools to take part to raise awareness of the importance of healthy breakfasts for children and young people. https://t.co/s1JZHI0NwD… #BreakfastWeek
@educationgovuk
@magic_breakfast
@sfmtweet

[Simon Bottery @blimeysimon]

'Estimates suggest that malnutrition may cost health and #socialcare as much as £22.6bn a year.'
This blog follows a fascinating roundtable I chaired recently on what, it seemed to me, is one of the biggest health risks we rarely discuss. https://t.co/6ylRG4sWr5

[Food Active @food_active]

📰 NEWS 📰

@MbroCouncil become the latest local authority to adopt the #HealthyWeightDeclaration. The council have committed to increasing opportunities for their local population to access healthy food and opportunities to be active.

More info 👉 https://t.co/tOYBKBBgWV

[Sustain @UKSustain]

➡️ @HenryDimbleby gave evidence to the Food and Obesity Inquiry at the House of Lords today.

He recommended many policy interventions we support, including:
🚫 restrict advertising unhealthy food
🍴 universal free school meals
🍏 @AlexRoseCharity fruit and veg vouchers

[Jo Bielby @jo_bielby]

This week Middlesbrough Council signed the #healthyweightdeclaration. Council leaders pledged their support to ensure healthy weight is included in all policies to help create a healthier town to live and work 🍎🏃🏼‍♀️🚴🏼‍♀️🌳 @food_active

[Politics UK @PolitlcsUK]

🚨 NEW: Labour is considering banning energy drinks, including Prime, to under-16s

[@SkyNews]

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

Another delay to legislation that would help prevent obesity.

££s being spent on obesity drugs.

Prevention is better than cure.

[Obesity Health Alliance - Account Inactive @OHA_updates]

We welcome this evidence-based policy coming in as planned.

Govt’s own report shows promotions can lead shoppers to buy >20% more than intended. They are simply a marketing trick designed to make you buy & eat more.

We need to make it easier and cheaper to buy healthy food.
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[LGA Wellbeing @LGAWellbeing]

🗣️🆕 Today, the ONS have published the latest edition of the Health Index.

This important tool allows users to understand how health has changed in their local authority area from 2015 to 2021.

https://t.co/rq5KdiP9Xm

[Coldplay @coldplay]

Thank you Tim Booth for making our teenage dreams come true 🌼

[Nutritional Screening & Malnutrition Research @MalnutritionPSP]

Its Nutrition and Hydration Week🍝☕ so here's a reminder of our:

🍴'Top 10 Research Priorities for #Malnutrition' 🍴

resulting from our work at #UoM with
@LindAlliance @DebraJonesRNutr @sorrelburden

#NHWeek @NHWeek #BSW23 @NMSWResearch

[The Obesity Society @ObesitySociety]

Today is #WorldObesityDay 1.9 billion people are predicted to be living with obesity by 2035. To make a difference this #WorldObesityDay, we need to have conversations to change outdated perspectives, correct misconceptions and end stigmas. #WOD2023 #LetsTalkAboutObesity

[Jo Bielby @jo_bielby]

Today the MUST Service at Public Health South Tees launched the ‘Eat Well, Live Well’ programme to support Mental Health & Learning Disability care homes across South Tees with Nutrition training and support 🥗🫶🏻 #publichealth #southtees #carehomes #nutrition #nutritionscreening

[BAPEN UK @BAPENUK]

We're delighted to announce the launch of BAPEN's new five-year strategy. This is our strategic plan to ensure every individual receives safe, timely and appropriate nutritional care in every care setting every day.

Read the full report here: https://t.co/TMYmODy0CE #BAPEN2022

[Action on Salt and Sugar @ActionSaltSugar]

Thank you to everyone who has taken part in #SugarAwarenessWeek 2022! Let’s keep sugar on the agenda and demand a healthier future for all https://t.co/cTzBdIbBKD

[N&H Week @NHWeek]

New standards for food and drink in healthcare 🗎 have been published today. ‘Food & drink are medicine’ ensuring our patients & staff are well nourished & Hydrated 👍 Read them here: https://t.co/WhevRQ1hKY We will continue to champion & support fully @hcashells @NHSEngland