'Smoking is the biggest single cause of preventable illness and death across the UK'

Jamie Waterall, Deputy Chief Nurse for England, spoke to #BBCBreakfast as MPs debate plans for some of the world's toughest anti-tobacco laws

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🧵Today, after five years as CNO for England and a career in the NHS for almost 40 years, I have announced that I will be retiring later this year. My role as CNO has, undoubtedly, been the highlight of my career in the NHS and has been a privilege.

The UK's most senior nurses & midwives call for action on smoking & vaping as part of this published letter issued today Department of Health and Social Care
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Well done Jamie - highlighting the support of health and care professionals for this important public health move to create a smoke free generation

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Today, MPs vote on new laws to protect our future generations across the UK from the harmful effects of smoking and to tackle youth vaping.

The UK’s Chief Medical Officers explain why they're supporting our plans for a #SmokefreeGeneration 🔽

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From today (15 April) you can book your spring COVID-19 vaccine online or on the NHS App if you are eligible.

Appointments will start from 22 April. You don't need to wait to be invited.

Find out more and book now at nhs.uk/book-vaccine

Smoking remains one of the biggest single causes of preventable illness, death & health inequalities across the UK.

That's why I support the actions set out in the Tobacco & Vapes Bill. Find out more by reading this open access article⬇️
magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10.12…

Office for Health Improvement and Disparities has this week published evidence-based vaping resources for Year 7 & 8 students.

Access all of these materials for free by visiting campaignresources.phe.gov.uk/schools/resour…

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting health visitors, school nurses and other #teamCNO colleagues from Whittington Health NHS Trust's Haringey Universal Children’s Service. Thank you for all you do to support the health and wellbeing of children, young people and families in Haringey.

Being more active can help improve your sleep and mood. 😴

It can help you manage high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol. 🩸

You can reduce your risk of a stroke, stay healthy and feel great. 🤸‍♀️

Find out how to get started - and keep going: bit.ly/3mHXTSC

Are your child's vaccines up to date?

If your child's not vaccinated, they’re not protected from illnesses like measles and whooping cough.

Find out more at nhs.uk/childhoodvacci….

Smoking remains one of the biggest single causes of preventable illness, death & health inequalities across the UK.

That's why I support the actions set out in the Tobacco & Vapes Bill. Find out more by reading this open access article⬇️
magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10.12…

This May, join me and Kate Brintworth as we mark International Day of the Midwife #IDM2024 and International Nurses Day #IND2024 with parkrun UK and #teamCNO and #teamCMidO colleagues across the country. Take part in a local parkrun on 4 May for midwives and 11 May for nurses. 1/2

Cervical screening is one of the best ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer. It's not a test for cancer, it's a test to help prevent cancer.

Protect yourself — attend your cervical screening when invited. nhs.uk/cervicalscreen…

The Personalised Care Institute have partnered with Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) to develop this excellent resource to support all health & care professionals to identify when people may have financial wellbeing concerns.

Find out more⬇️Personalised Care Institute
personalisedcareinstitute.org.uk/money-talk/

Research led by nurses and the contributions they make as part of multidisciplinary research teams can drive change. The new self-assessment organisational readiness tool (SORT) is a guide to improve nursing research capacity in health and care: england.nhs.uk/publication/se… #teamCNO

Take part in a local parkrun UK event on 4 May to celebrate International Day of the Midwife #IDM2024 & 11 May for International Nurses Day #IND2024

I'm registered, so why not join me & others by signing up for parkrun today ⬇️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️🚶‍♂️
#teamCNO #teamCMidO
parkrun.org.uk/register/

An inspirational positive morning at the #QNDay2024 continues - now hearing about the fabulous leadership of Julie Royce tackling #healthinequalities Dr Crystal Oldman CBE EdD RN RHV QN FRCN Prof Jamie Waterall RN

Prof Jamie Waterall RN on the value of working across professions and systems to advance the public health agenda. Ruth May 💙 #PublicHealthNMAHPs

Good luck to all the finalists attending the BJN awards this evening! It is great to be celebrating the amazing leadership & achievements of our #nursing profession #teamCNO