We have just seen fixing in boxing at the highest level in the Olympics, how did the GBR women Charlie Davidson not win that match massive fix at the Olympics game.#Paris24

Our new report explores Greater Manchester's journey to improve population health at scale. It explores how change happens in a national policy context when driven by a coherent vision and commitment at system and local authority level. Explore more. kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

It has been great to be part of this report and of the GM Population Health journey. It's not all perfect, but it's a great platform to build from. #proud

LIVE on our YouTube channel: The Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit will convene participating cities in Paris to share their solutions to today's most pressing public health challenges. 📅 March 20 ⏰ 9 AM CET 🔗 Click “notify me”: youtube.com/watch?v=69CMN9… Vital Strategies World Health Organization (WHO)

Noncommunicable diseases & injuries account for over 80% of deaths globally. Córdoba 🇦🇷, Fortaleza 🇧🇷 & Greater Manchester 🇬🇧 have been recognized by the Partnership for Healthy Cities for their outstanding efforts in making #Cities4Health a reality. Bloomberg Philanthropies Vital Strategies

👏 Congratulations to Córdoba, Fortaleza, and Greater Manchester! These cities are taking action to reduce noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and injuries – proving local public health leadership is crucial in creating healthier communities. #Cities4Health

Huge congratulations to Greater Manchester Combined Authority on winning a well-deserved #Cities4Health award for their inspiring work to reduce smoking in Manchester 🌟 London looks forward to learning from colleagues in Manchester as the city works on tobacco and smoking cessation 👏 World Health Organization (WHO) Vital Strategies

Three cities that share a healthy vision for their residents won World Health Organization (WHO) awards for their smoke-free parks, clean air initiatives & healthier school lunch choices. Córdoba in Argentina, Fortaleza in Brazil and Manchester in the UK are #Cities4Health. news.un.org/en/story/2025/…

Looking for an antidote for these times? Watch this film by Elephants Trail for this week’s #GMLiveWell event. 💕

That’s a wrap! It’s been an inspiring week at this year’s Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit. Over 240+ participants from 60+ cities working together to accelerate public health solutions—and prevent NCDs and injuries in cities. More: vitalstrat.org/4kcepXc #Cities4Health

[1/2] Exciting news! #GreaterManchester has been honoured with a #Cities4Health award for our work to reduce smoking and create a smokefree city-region. Andy Burnham announced the global recognition today! World Health Organization (WHO) Bloomberg Philanthropies Vital Strategies

Greater Manchester has an integrated public transport system. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

Great article from Andy Burnham. It was a challenging time in GM, but I am so very proud of our response. We were at the front line of the battle for data and led the way with localising test and trace support, both of which made an enormous difference.

Glorious morning for a pedal into central Manchester to the media launch of the new Bee Network Tap & Go system. Bus & tram now falling under a fare capped system with work underway to include GM Cycle Hire into that fare cap too. #ActiveTravelCommissioner

New Policy Adviser role 📢 You will: Deliver projects that generate policies and ideas to address social and economic challenges underpinning poverty in the UK Connect with people or orgs developing new ideas that contribute to our mission Shape the national conversation 1/2

A Call To Action! Radical & hopeful change in how public services work with people and communities is urgently needed. ‘Do With’ is a network of people & organisations calling for a radical shift in the public sector from ‘doing to’ to ‘doing with’. kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

This weather definitely calls for more walking meetings. This is my regular reminder to seize and create opportunities to get outside and moving during your working day. Good for body and mind and makes for better conversations. Thanks to Dave Boulger for walking the talk

We have produced four short videos which highlight the importance of including the voice of lived experience in policy making. By ensuring first-hand experiences are leading the development of policy, we can better challenge inequality. Watch them here: vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/resources/vide…

Thrilled to have the chance to contribute to a breakout session about #poverty at this event today and to share our learning from #GreaterManchester