Jenny Cockin

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How do people in the UK think about health? Research has shown our mindsets are highly individualistic and medicalised. However, findings from Moving Mindsets (co-funded with @jrf_uk) show this may be changing. Read more from @louisemarsha11 👇 health.org.uk/news-and-comme…

In case you missed in among all the news on the tobacco and vapes bill, @NHSDigital have today released the 2023/24 National Child Measurement Programme data. Tl,dr: #obesity rates trending downwards in year 6 but rising again in reception, with inequalities as wide as ever. 🧵

Great to be part of this today and see a great turn out 👇 #makehealthequal

Really welcome to see the introduction of the tobacco and vapes bill. Tobacco kills 2 in 3 smokers and is responsible for over 400,000 hospital admissions a year. The bill includes the smokefree generation as well as new provisions for smokefree spaces & retailer licensing. 🧵

*New* @HealthFdn report with @Una_Geary We call for gov to take action to fix the post-Public Health England structural challenges facing the national and regional public health system in England Read more in @bmj_latest👇 bmj.com/content/387/bm… Link to full rpt at end of🧵

New @MarmotIHE review shows ethnic difference in health, by themselves, are not evidence of racism. But these differences do give an indication that racism plays a part @DrHNaqvi @profkevinfenton @mayorofLDN @SadiqKhan @LDN_gov @LondonAssembly @UCL bit.ly/3XSbABn 1/2

New paper from qual study on how the NHS is working with local government and others in ICSs to reduce health inequalities @HealthFdn @LSHTM The data are from soon after ICSs were formally introduced, so reflect early experiences 4 points to highlight: bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

📣 NEW REPORT: 300,000 people a year move out of the workforce and report work-limiting health conditions. People with health conditions face a higher risk of falling out of the labour market. Once they’re out, they’re less likely to return than those in good health.

🧵 A new briefing from @FrameWorksUK, which we have supported, finds that mindsets about health and health inequalities are shifting, with a new understanding that health is a precious asset for both individuals and our society. Read it now 👇 frameworksuk.org/resources/movi…

We all need somewhere to call home – a secure, stable, safe place to grow up and live in. @davidfinchthf says the Renters Rights’ Bill brings welcome health-enhancing measures on security and quality of private rented homes but there is more to do ⬇️ health.org.uk/news-and-comme…

Our evidence hub brings together data, insights and analysis on how the circumstances in which we live shape our health. Explore the evidence on: ➡️ money and resources ➡️ work ➡️ housing ➡️ transport. health.org.uk/evidence-hub

The #DarziReport was meant to be about the NHS, but it rightly highlighted the underlying decline in the nation's health - and inequalities - underpinned by the building blocks of health. These need to be fixed, if the NHS is going to improve.

Lord Darzi's findings have set out the stark reality of the state of the NHS and the critical issues it faces. Our work includes analysis and proposals describing the challenges to health and care in the UK, as well as suggestions for possible solutions. Explore ⬇️

📣 New paper by Prof. Paul Gregg for Commission for #HealthierWorkingLives: ➡️ reviews rise in health-related inactivity and incapacity ➡️ assesses reasons for falling labour market participation ➡️ offers a policy direction informed by past experience. 👇 health.org.uk/publications/r…

A big focus of my role is on how government can work better to improve health and inequalities. I was therefore involved in commissioning this recent evidence brief on Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) by Dr John Ford (@JohnFord1849) and others: heec.co.uk/resource/makin… 🧵

Strengthening the building blocks of health can improve the health of the whole population – benefiting individuals, society and the economy. But what are these building blocks? How do they impact people's health? Explore our guide to find out ⬇️ health.org.uk/publications/q…

Equality of opportunity in action......

How can #LocalGovernment in England act on the leading risk factors for ill health – tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food? Tune in on 19 September for our free webinar with @ADMBriggs, @JeanelleUK, @SomenBan and @AliceWiseman11. Register now ⬇️ health.org.uk/about-the-heal…