Since 2015/16, the local authority public health grant has been cut by 28% in real terms/person. Today, we've published a new The Health Foundation long read setting out how the grant could be restored and more fairly shared between local authorities 🧵 1/ health.org.uk/publications/l…

"Pathologising young people is less effective than tackling the social causes of their worries, suggest clinical psychologists Dr Lucy Johnstone and Dr Helen Care." 👇 theguardian.com/society/articl…

Excellent news, continuing the work begun before the election, possibly the most important public health legislation since the indoor public places smoking ban. Very welcome.

Just had my #FluJab - quick and easy - if you're eligible, get yourself #WinterReady

Food Cumberland Partnership will be at the below, look forward to seeing you there 👇

Seriously - Reducing demand and misuse of antibiotic treatment. Misusing antibiotics today could mean they won’t work when we need them most tomorrow. Always take antibiotics exactly as prescribed by your doctor and complete the full course, even if you start feeling better.

Fantastic news - one stage closer to a smoke free generation. No complacency though - expect industry-backed attempts at wrecking amendments in the Committee stages. Onwards! bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Huge thanks to the Cumberland MPs Markus Campbell-Savours MP Josh MacAlister MP Michelle Scrogham and Julie Minns, who all backed the bill last night - thank you!

Everyone I follow on X is moving to Bluesky...no surprise given the hellsite that this has become once you venture beyond the "Following" tab. WeRateDogs might be the only thing keeping me here. I've had a look and it does seem like a nice place...should I follow them...?

This dipshit idea that we don’t need farmers is poison We need real foods grown on healthy farms in our communities m When we mend soil health we are investing in public health We have such broken food systems that it is the leading cause of chronic disease

I’m a scientist with a doctorate in Psychology & a focus on Neuroscience. Here are 12 controversial truths about mental & brain health you won’t like—but need to hear:

Exciting opportunities to join the Public Heath team in Cumberland! Now recruiting to two Public Health Consultant roles ⬇️ recruitment.cumbria.gov.uk/trentl_webrecr…

youtube.com/watch?v=t_BX1A… This week I presented the latest Public Health Annual Report, "Stronger With Age", to Cumberland Council. Watch here and follow the link to the full report.

🚶‍♀️ This #NationalWalkingMonth, unlock the #MagicOfWalking! Explore our free walking maps -created with the Hiking Household - to help you Live Longer Better. Each map features short, easy routes plus simple bench-based exercises perfect for boosting both physical and mental

Nearly 40% of women have a "mental health condition" says survey. Can't we ditch that language & the ideology it propagates & rather say: such women are in emotional pain, often for obvious socio-relational reasons. This take obliges a different response. theguardian.com/society/2025/j…