💰Funding that reflects demand 🗺️Place-based public service reform 🤝Renewed national-local relationship As a general election snaps into view, @jesstud.bsky.social on how the next government should secure a better future for #localgov. newlocal.org.uk/articles/three…

My latest column on the long-term pain that childbirth can bring…to areas we’re not used to discussing publicly… theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

This #GeneralElection we're calling on all parties for a x-departmental approach to creating walkable places, benefitting communities, public health & the environment. Our full statement at the link below🔗:

Beautiful morning walk to work around Uni of Reading lake with some little friends. #movementislife Intelligent Health #beatthestreet

We want to hear from you! Today is #InternationalDayofPlay and we’re launching our #PlayCommission call for evidence. Find out more about the Commission from its chair ⁦Paul Lindley OBE⁩ 👇👇 centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/pa…

Communities are so important to people’s lives & wellbeing- a sentiment our Westminster Bubble - politics *and* the national media - often overlooks…

Great article. I like the discussion on what should be the primary value of games -achievement or play? And there is an interesting perspective that ai should be used to increase participatory democracy and worker engagement. Jon Alexander

WHO/Europe Putting profit above health & well-being. WHO/Europe's new report on the commercial determinants of non-communicable disease reveals how powerful industries collude to block public interest regulations, contributing to 2.7M deaths region-wide each year: iris.who.int/handle/10665/3…

Prevention, community-led health & tackling inequalities through social determinants are very much forefront of the The Labour Party manifesto. If elected, Labour must ensure it works with key community trusted voices already working in these places to achieve real, considered change.

People who follow the news are more likely to agree with statements such as ‘Most people care only about themselves.’ They more often believe that we as individuals are helpless to better the world. They are more likely to be stressed and depressed. /1

7,676 applications in the LAST 5 MINUTES ALONE!! 18-24 year olds are least like to register to vote, and MOST likely to leave things till the last minute!! That’s why we’re still here at HQ doing one final push on all social media platforms #GiveAnX My Life My Say

Could you write a summary of major positions in philosophy using only song titles? It ain’t necessarily so.

New campaign launched today to persuade next Government to commit to reducing health inequalities. New data reinforces the public care about the nation's health. Sign petition at healthequals.org.uk to encourage parliamentary candidates to promote health equity.

Tree of the day for me: Uni of Reading Intelligent Health BTS Reading ALASTAIR CAMPBELL

‘Over the past 10 or 15 years, politics have become more divided and more toxic, and everyone’s trying to find the difference between us, rather than the points of connection. But we have far more in common than that which divides us.’ #GE24 #IVoted

It gives us great pleasure to announce the Physical Activity Clinical Champion (PACC) for Sheffield, Dr Jo Maher NHS GP 🧡 Jo is pictured here with the PACC project team Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Rachel Young and Sarah Durkin. We look forward to working with you! #MoveMoreSheffield

Earlier in the ride, we met Dexter - a member at Sport in Mind. Having struggled with his mental health, he turned to sport. Watch his story 👇 #PedalForParis

Beautiful, these messages make my day

United against hate: England’s counter-protesters left with little to counter theguardian.com/world/article/…

Health is not just an individual medical issue; it is a social and political issue. This implies that the health of the population improves as a result of collective, not individual, action. Consequently, improving health is about building communities, rather than just providing