Joe FD @joefd.bsky.social

Health policy wonk (personal views) moving over to LinkedIn and @joefd.bsky.social

[Joe FD @joefd.bsky.social @joefd]

🇬🇧Reducing health inequalities one of the new cross-government missions.
🎯The right targets, coordination and strong accountability will be needed to get there.
🤝We're ready to work with the new team on this to #MakeHealthEqual! @wesstreeting @GwynneMP

[The Health Foundation @HealthFdn]

Will the new government pass the test of leadership on #HealthInequalities?

Our Senior Fellow @joefd weighs this up in his latest blog.

Read now 👇
https://t.co/XmogZ0skyO

[Joe FD @joefd.bsky.social @joefd]

@ObserverUK This article on p17 ends mid-sentence

[The Health Foundation @HealthFdn]

Labour’s manifesto committed it to ‘a fairer Britain, where everyone lives well for longer’.

In a blog and working paper, @joefd says international experience tells us that, to reach that aim, we need a health mission delivery plan ⬇️

https://t.co/GV7rTRe2P4

[Joe FD @joefd.bsky.social @joefd]

Appropriately, our consultation submission has been received like a rocket. Reminds me of the #moonshot analogy in my initial blog proposing a health equity target.

[Joe FD @joefd.bsky.social @joefd]

The PM is set to announce a new set of short-term targets to back up his 5 missions. But NHS access targets alone will not deliver national renewal.
While it's not a quick-win, he needs to keep his eye on the bigger prize.
https://t.co/0MP7X5hmgP (2021)

[Joe FD @joefd.bsky.social @joefd]

Amid the prep for Starmer's speech on Thursday, No10 should consider how other governments have embedded health & wellbeing as a cross-government mission - using targets, accountability and action plans.

[The Health Foundation @HealthFdn]

Labour’s manifesto committed it to ‘a fairer Britain, where everyone lives well for longer’.

In a new blog and working paper, @joefd says international experience tells us that, to reach that aim, we need a health mission delivery plan ⬇️

https://t.co/GV7rTRe2P4

[Joe FD @joefd.bsky.social @joefd]

As part of a comprehensive strategy, accompanied by investment, health equity targets did help reverse a long-term trend in widening inequality in the 2000s.

[Joe FD @joefd.bsky.social @joefd]

The PM is set to announce a new set of short-term targets to back up his 5 missions. But NHS access targets alone will not deliver national renewal.
While it's not a quick-win, he needs to keep his eye on the bigger prize.
https://t.co/0MP7X5hmgP (2021)

[Joe FD @joefd.bsky.social @joefd]

FRIDAY BLOG
🌎 A bit of globetrotting for my new @HealthFdn piece to inform the health mission. Unfortunately only virtual - maybe we need to do some factfinding trips next year...
https://t.co/jOfxLa7r8z

[Health Equals @health_equals]

Did you listen to our podcast episode with the @NewStatesman? 🎧

During their conversation, the @HealthFdn's @JenniferTHF, @BrineHealth & @JonAshworth take a deep dive into the state of health inequalities in the UK.

Listen here. ⤵️
https://t.co/6yeNP6nYbj

[Health Equals @health_equals]

Out NOW! 🎧

We've partnered with @NewStatesman on a podcast episode exploring what's driving health inequalities in the UK.

Tune in to hear @JenniferTHF, @BrineHealth & @JonAshworth talk about ways to ensure more people live longer, healthier lives. ⤵️
https://t.co/lEbWzBUwjo

[Joe FD @joefd.bsky.social @joefd]

Later on I passed them again taking the decorations back off again, and I asked him why?
Apparently Prescott had objected to having blue decorations in his office, and demanded they swapped them round for the red ones!
🎄🌹

[Joe FD @joefd.bsky.social @joefd]

I have a very gentle John Prescott anecdote that says something about his political tribalism.
When I worked in the Cabinet Office he was the Minister in the building next door (Admiralty House).

[Joe FD @joefd.bsky.social @joefd]

Two Christmas trees were procured and went up in each building, on with blue and silver baubles and one red and gold. I chatted to the guys putting our one up as we used to play football with them.

[The New Statesman @NewStatesman]

How do we reduce the life expectancy gap?

Where you live could drastically impact how long you live.

💡 A Spotlight podcast with @health_equals:
https://t.co/Jo7B4qWdKe

[Joe FD @joefd.bsky.social @joefd]

New podcast episode on #HealthInequalities and the new government's mission:
https://t.co/PeiMCWGwre

[Joe FD @joefd.bsky.social @joefd]

The final sentence of this piece on whether the Chancellor is an economist: “Reeves studied philosophy, politics and economics Oxford University and did a master's degree in economics at the London School of Economics.” 😘 https://t.co/EcLNwxkK2L

[Ageing Better @Ageing_Better]

Homes that are too cold or difficult to heat can lead to serious illness. Cold homes have been shown to lead to a higher risk of stroke, respiratory infection, and falls.

It's time we made a change. Find out more about our #SafeHomesNow campaign here: https://t.co/8wfQQZrtFk

[Joe FD @joefd.bsky.social @joefd]

@CounsellingSam @GwynneMP @EmmaLewellBuck I don't speak for him, but he met @CovidJusticeUK recently https://t.co/osXPGtHSmq
- maybe because they don't constantly troll him.

[Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK @CovidJusticeUK]

The panel, chaired by @DJDevakumar, features parliamentary under Secretary of State for Health @GwynneMP, @Debbie_abrahams, inequalities expert @MichaelMarmot and our wonderful members and campaigners @Lobstar_A and Prof Naomi Fulop.

[Joe FD @joefd.bsky.social @joefd]

This was it! Our Parliamentary launch event to sign up now more than 60 MPs to support #MakeHealthEqual.
Big thanks to @GwynneMP for a barnstorming speech, and @EmmaLewellBuck for hosting.

[Health Equals @health_equals]

Hello from Westminster! 👋

We've been at the Houses of Parliament today to launch the Health Equals Parliamentary Champions Network – a new network of MPs who will campaign alongside us to #MakeHealthEqual.

Here's why it's important. 🧵

[Joe FD @joefd.bsky.social @joefd]

I missed this speech by @GwynneMP on #WorldMEDay - all more powerful because he's speaking whilst visibly suffering chronic fatigue symptoms
- his experience of #LongCOVID
- the need for work & welfare to understand #CFSME
- the need for research
https://t.co/GJkkdljFXy

[Joe FD @joefd.bsky.social @joefd]

@CounsellingSam @GwynneMP @EmmaLewellBuck Andrew has #LongCovid himself and has consistently spoken up on behalf of people the condition and with #MECFS as recognised by the community.

[Joe FD @joefd.bsky.social @joefd]

Our @health_equals Parliamentary Champions page is now live!
Check out our endorsements from @EmmaLewellBuck @AfzalKhanMCR & @SarahOwen_ and ask your MP to sign up.
https://t.co/VzUvhdOfgR