Janet Atherton OBE (@janetath) 's Twitter Profile
Janet Atherton OBE

@janetath

Public Health.
Past Chair @wearecyclinguk
Past President @ADPHUK
Tweeting general PH stuff and cycling exploits in particular

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calendar_today06-05-2011 20:15:27

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NHS England (@nhsengland) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Around one in four adults in the UK have high blood pressure, but many don’t know it. It can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Find out how to get checked, understand what your numbers mean and how to manage your risk. nhs.uk/bloodpressure

Around one in four adults in the UK have high blood pressure, but many don’t know it. It can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke. 

Find out how to get checked, understand what your numbers mean and how to manage your risk. nhs.uk/bloodpressure
Obesity Health Alliance - Account Inactive (@oha_updates) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Instead… these companies could still have special offers on healthier food that is actually on their customer’s shopping lists, rather than making them impulse buy food they didn’t even want. #BOGOF

Cycling UK (@wearecyclinguk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Tell us your top tips! We're looking to put together an article for our website about cycle touring on a budget and would love your input. Leave your suggestions in the comments below. 👇

Tell us your top tips! We're looking to put together an article for our website about cycle touring on a budget and would love your input. Leave your suggestions in the comments below. 👇
Sarah McMonagle (@sarahmcmonagle) 's Twitter Profile Photo

When it comes to getting millions more people on their bikes, you can’t solely rely on better infrastructure. Just as important are direct interventions & behaviour change to help people feel confident and comfortable enough to cycle! Cycling UK transportxtra.com/publications/l…

VeryBritishProblems (@soverybritish) 's Twitter Profile Photo

British meanings of “you look well” 1. You look well 2. You looked particularly bad when we last met and you’ve improved since then 3. You look larger than last time 4. We both know you’re looking unwell but I’m trying to make you feel better about it 5. I can’t remember who

Celia Richardson (@celiarichards0n) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The National Trust is respected in the UK and around the world. It doesn’t need anything knocking into it. Voting opens today for Council and AGM resolutions. It takes two minutes shorturl.at/fpCS0 pls share

The National Trust is respected in the UK and around the world. It doesn’t need anything knocking into it. Voting opens today for Council and AGM resolutions. It takes two minutes shorturl.at/fpCS0 pls share
WHO/Europe (@who_europe) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Fact: whether it’s #influenza or #COVID19, vaccines save lives. So, why leave your health to chance? Get vaccinated. #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives who.int/europe/news-ro…

Fact: whether it’s #influenza or #COVID19, vaccines save lives.

So, why leave your health to chance? Get vaccinated.

#VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives

who.int/europe/news-ro…
Mental Health Foundation (@mentalhealth) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Both giving and receiving kindness can have a positive impact on your mental health. 💕 Being kind can improve your emotional wellbeing and happiness, and reduce stress and isolation. 💚 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/47qeizY #WorldKindnessDay

RimroseValleyFriends (@rimrosevalley) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Did you know there's a running track at Rimrose Valley Park? Beats breathing dirty air on the road, eh... The PARK is under threat and it's our LIFE. We are desperately trying to save it!... Will you repost our video, please? 🌳 youtu.be/qiRQSGSXDQI?si…

Cycling UK (@wearecyclinguk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Freedom: Cars offer comfort & safety but can limit liberty, especially for kids. They are inefficient ways of moving around cities and towns. Studies show a 97% reduction in children's freedom to roam from several miles to almost nothing at all over the last century. #MoveFree

Freedom: Cars offer comfort & safety but can limit liberty, especially for kids. They are inefficient ways of moving around cities and towns. Studies show a 97% reduction in children's freedom to roam from several miles to almost nothing at all over the last century. #MoveFree
Cycling UK (@wearecyclinguk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Moving for happiness & health: Integrating physical activity into daily life boosts wellbeing. Walking/cycling to work or school enhances happiness & reduces dementia risk by 50% with 10,000 steps/day. Let's prioritise cleaner, active transportation for a healthier future.

Moving for happiness & health: Integrating physical activity into daily life boosts wellbeing. Walking/cycling to work or school enhances happiness & reduces dementia risk by 50% with 10,000 steps/day. Let's prioritise cleaner, active transportation for a healthier future.
Cycling UK (@wearecyclinguk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

More Homes: Embracing accessible transportation options like cycling & public transit alongside cars can create more housing on less land than the infrastructure-heavy route we're currently taking. Retrofitting existing areas for 'gentle density' could double home construction.

More Homes: Embracing accessible transportation options like cycling & public transit alongside cars can create more housing on less land than the infrastructure-heavy route we're currently taking. Retrofitting existing areas for 'gentle density' could double home construction.
Janet Atherton OBE (@janetath) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A real privilege to say bon voyage to Roger Geffen on behalf of everyone at Cycling UK - he has made such a difference during his time with Cycling UK and such a lovely person too.

Cycling UK (@wearecyclinguk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New long-distance cycle routes are on the way! 🚵 You can help make our new route series a reality by contributing to the fundraiser. Every £1 counts - and the Gill Foundation will match your gift! Find out how to get involved here: cyclinguk.org/long-distance-…

New long-distance cycle routes are on the way! 🚵 You can help make our new route series a reality by contributing to the fundraiser. Every £1 counts - and the Gill Foundation will match your gift! Find out how to get involved here: cyclinguk.org/long-distance-…