🧵Today we published our analysis, commissioned by Joseph Rowntree Foundation, which reveals that people living in poverty find it harder to live healthy lives, harder to access #NHS services, live with greater illness and die earlier than the rest of the population. kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

Relationship between inclusive economy indicators & Quality Adjusted Life Expectancy...they have a massive impact. Highlights where policy priorities should be to improve population health & reduce health inequalities. Links to our recent discussions Abdul Razaq
#Health #inequality

There are six times as many outdoor ads in the most deprived areas of England as there are in the least deprived.
Extraordinary new report by Adfree Cities which shows how much advertising affects health and how it targets low income communities🧵
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You’re invited to celebrate International Women’s Day! 🎉

FREE mystery bag, FREE Health Checks, and information from a range of FREE services! 🛍️🩺

Friday 8th March, 10am – 12:30pm, King Georges Hall, Blackburn 🗓️
#IWD2024

🚴 Safe cycling is a great investment for health, the environment & the economy.
WHO/Europe, EU Health - #HealthUnion & Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU 2024 are on the same path: promoting cycling as a healthy, clean and sustainable choice for the future of our cities across the entire European Region 🚴

🌟 Join Us at the BwDBC Jobs & Skills Fair! 🌟

📅 Date: Wednesday 28th February 2024
🕙 Time: 10am-3pm
🏛️ Venue: King George’s Hall, Northgate, Blackburn, BB2 1AA

Ready to attend? Register here: forms.office.com/e/FCmTPtzjJw

LIVE NOW: discussion of our new report on making care closer to home a reality. So a chance to repeat a graph from the report showing the funding dominance of NHS acute trusts and how little funding goes to #socialcare , primary care and public health.

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#HealthInequalities are avoidable, unfair and systematic differences in health between different groups of people. Check out our latest nutshell to examine the key data on this complex and wide-ranging issue. 📊 kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

People living in England's most deprived areas are 2.1 times more likely to wait over a year for elective care than those in the most affluent areas. Read our report to find out how an inclusive approach to #NHSWaitingLists might tackle these disparities. kingsfund.org.uk/publications/h…

🌟 Exciting News Alert! 📚✨

Discover a world of possibilities with BwD Adult Learning's NEW programme of courses for Feb 2024 to July 2024! 🚀📖

🔗 Download or Read Online: Explore the Courses Here!
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I love lots and lots of the language in this and wholeheartedly agree with the sentiment and the dream. Lots of synergy with our own Blackburn with Darwen Council place based aspirations.
Well done Sohail Abbas
Take a look
claire richardson Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB Denise Park Abdul Razaq Vicky Shepherd BwD Public Health

🌟 Join our 'Preparing for Volunteering' course! 🌟

📅 6th February 2024
🕤 Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
🏫 Where: Bank Top NLC, Arthur Way, Blackburn, BB2 1QP
👉 bit.ly/47njncA

Volunteering is not just about giving; it's about gaining too! 🤝
Reserve your spot now! 💼🌱

Fantastic opportunity to present today alongside a group of like minded & passionate people in Blackpool today. Discussing all things multiple disadvantage & system change.
The value of lived experience, coproduction and taking a trauma informed approach all consistent themes.

Struggling to pay your fuel bills?
Come along to our events tomorrow and find out about the support and help that is available in #Blackburn and #Darwen . Details below.
refresh BwD Blackburn with Darwen Council BwDBC Adult Learning Care Network Brian Taylor 1949 jackiefloyd Blackburn Rovers Community Trust BwD Healthy Living

Today is #WhiteRibbonDay . We are encouraging everyone, especially men, to #ChangeTheStory for women and girls today and every day. Because it's not all men, but all men can make a difference to end #VAWG .

Find out how you can show your allyship:
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Being a #carer can be tiring and isolating, and there are greater pressures than ever before 💜

That’s why, if you spend time caring for someone, it's important to know your rights.

Click here to learn about the #support available: bit.ly/3QVEvkG

#CarersRightsDay