Excellent to be at Bolton’s Tobacco Alliance this afternoon and see all the action across partners in the borough to #makesmokinghistory so residents can lead healthier, smokefree lives ⁦Bolton Council⁩ ⁦NHS Bolton⁩ ⁦Bolton NHS Foundation Trust⁩ @yhbolton ⁦Bolton CVS⁩

Structural racism and the social determinants of health | The BMJ bmj.com/content/387/bm…

North West Deputy Chief Midwife tells us how important it is for pregnant women to get vaccinated against whooping cough, to protect themselves and their baby. If you’re pregnant, speak to your midwife or GP practice about the whooping cough vaccine. #WhoopingCoughNW

Say hello to #Smokefree Bolton!👋 Smokefree Bolton offers hope and support to help smokers make a meaningful quit attempt, save lives and raise the health and wellbeing of our residents. Congrats to Mick, one of our local quitters! For quit smoking info 📷 letskeepboltonmoving.co.uk/smoking.php

Pregnant and need support to QUIT SMOKING? Here’s what our Bolton based pregnant women said “I was anxious to meet my advisor but she made me feel so at ease, so supportive and non-judgemental” Chat to our Bolton NHS Maternity Tobacco Dependency Service – 07827992883

Fabulous opportunity to train in public health 👀

We have detected a single confirmed human case of Clade Ib mpox. This is the first detection of this Clade of mpox in the UK, the wider risk to the UK population remains low. Read the full story here: gov.uk/government/new…

WATCH: Prof Susan Hopkins, Chief Medical Advisor at UKHSA speaking about the imported case of #mpox Clade Ib that has been detected in the UK. For more info, read our blog post: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/08/23/mpo…

We’re introducing the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to protect the public, NHS and economy from the harms of smoking. Our plans include banning smoking outside schools, children’s playgrounds and hospitals. Professor Chris Whitty Professor Chris Whitty explains 👇 gov.uk/government/new…

Later today, the Tobacco & Vapes Bill will be reintroduced. As well as raising the age of sale, proposals include banning smoking outside schools, children’s playgrounds & hospitals.🚭 Department of Health and Social Care Professor Chris Whitty - let's make this happen!

Secondhand smoke harms children and medically vulnerable adults. Most smokers wish they had never started but were trapped by addiction at a young age. Marketing vapes at children is utterly unacceptable. A new Bill in Parliament will address these. gov.uk/government/spe…

As a nurse, I have too often seen the devastation that smoking causes to people & families, which is why I fully support the measures which have been set out in the Tobacco & Vapes Bill. Find out more⬇️ gov.uk/government/new…

Great to welcome Prof Jamie Waterall RN and Kate Brintworth to Bolton today to discuss NHS Greater Manchester approach to population health and share the fabulous work by midwives Bolton NHS Foundation Trust supporting women to stop smoking in pregnancy. Bolton Council NHS Bolton

Developing your Public Health Career - In Person Session ⭐ Manchester City Centre 📍 Thursday 13th February, 4pm - 6pm 📅 This event is best suited to Consultants in Public Heath / Public Health Professionals considering training to become a CPH or those wanting to progress

Flood alerts and warnings are being put in place due to heavy and persistent rain across the North of England, Pennines and parts of the Midlands. If you're going out to celebrate the New Year, make sure to plan ahead. Check for flooding near you: gov.uk/check-flooding

The #IcyWeather can increase the risk of slips, trips and falls ❄ People are being urged to walk like #Penguins to avoid slipping on the #Ice 🐧 ⚠ If you have a fall and think you need urgent care, use #NHS111 online. #HelpUsHelpYou this #Winter 👇🏽 merseycare.nhs.uk/help-us-help-y…

Amber warning of snow, ice affecting North West England metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnin…

During cold weather, look out for friends & family who might be vulnerable to low temperatures.❄ Check our advice on how to keep warm & well this winter: gov.uk/government/pub…

Roads across Bolton are affected by snow and ice. The gritters have been out during the night and again at 9.30am this morning. Many roads will remain dangerous throughout the day, so please check traffic reports before travelling and only do so if absolutely necessary.

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