Scottish Obesity Alliance @SOA_tweets
Bringing organisations together to advocate for policy & practice on obesity prevention in Scotland. RTs are not endorsements. [email protected] scottishobesityalliance.org Scotland, United Kingdom Joined March 2019-
Tweets609
-
Followers552
-
Following207
-
Likes1K
The Scottish Obesity Alliance has published its response to Scot Gov's consultation on the first national Good Food Nation Plan🏴 Many thanks to all of our members who contributed to this important area for Scotland's health! Read it in full here 👉 tinyurl.com/35f96pru
📢 Job opportunity! There's still just over a week left to apply for our Policy and Partnerships role at the Scottish Obesity Alliance👋 Please share with anyone who might be interested. Full details 👉 tinyurl.com/h5uzhtj4
📢 Job opportunity! Interested in obesity & public health? Have experience in partnership working? We're looking for a Policy and Partnerships Officer to co-ordinate the important work of our alliance & its members🤝 Full details 👉 tinyurl.com/h5uzhtj4
📣ICYMI - New report! Scotland's Turning the Tide report provides a thorough action plan, informed by relevant experts, for policymakers to improve healthy weight across the population. Read the full report & policy proposals 👇
📣ICYMI - New report! Scotland's Turning the Tide report provides a thorough action plan, informed by relevant experts, for policymakers to improve healthy weight across the population. Read the full report & policy proposals 👇
📢 Vacancy alert! The British Dietetic Association is looking for a National Policy and Campaigns Officer for Scotland🏴 Full details of the role 👉 tinyurl.com/yc2v2nxm @BDA_Dietitians
📣Changes to the SOA team🔁 We're saddened to see members of the team moving on, but extremely thankful for their brilliant work in their time here🙌 We wish them all the best & remain committed to our goal of creating a healthier 🏴. Full details 👉 tinyurl.com/3ry3mder
New report by Anna Pearce for @obesityactionsc finds children who experienced #foodinsecurity at a young age were 4 times more likely to experience persistent #obesity from the start of primary school up to age 14. Report ➡️tinyurl.com/3vp6etkj
How can we change the conversation on children's health and food? In this video, @Soph_Gordon explains the findings of our latest research with @ImpUrbanHealth. For the full briefing: frameworksuk.org/resources/talk…
Scotland needs a #WellbeingEconomy constructed to allow people to live meaningful and fulfilling lives. This must include access to easy, healthy, affordable food & an environment designed to promote healthy living. Read more in our new blog: scottishobesityalliance.org/news-blogs/the…
📢 Interesting analysis from @MichaelMarmot about #foodinsecurity #hunger #poverty from @guardian and now by @global_sharing sharing.org/information-ce…
Meeting First Minister, @HumzaYousaf , at the Scottish Obesity Alliance meeting in The Scottish Parliament, was such a pleasure!🌻 We were thrilled to have the chance to support Pantries once more and eagerly await the next one. ⭐👏 #Advocate #parliament #pantries #networking
One day left until Navigating Regulations! Don’t miss our discussion of the process of secondary legislation in the Scottish Parliament with Assistant Clerk Susan Brown. Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1f7c025d…
One week until Navigating Regulations! Assistant Clerk Susan Brown will discuss the process of secondary legislation in the Scottish Parliament. We are excited to learn about this important process for creating policy! Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1f7c025d…
📢Scottish Health Survey 2022📊 The SHeS 2022 reaffirms that 🏴’s poor health requires urgent action from our leaders. Data shows high levels of overweight & obesity persist in both children & adults📈 Our summary & response 👉 bit.ly/3Ruloi0 🧵...
Obesity Action Scotla.. @obesityactionsc
3K Followers 2K Following Providing leadership and advocacy on preventing and reducing #obesity and overweight in #Scotland. RTs are not endorsements.
British Dietetic Asso.. @BDA_Dietitians
40K Followers 2K Following The professional association & trade union for UK dietitians. The UK's largest organisation of food & nutrition professionals. Press enquiries: 0121 200 8018
Zoe Griffiths RNutr @ZG_Nutrition
11K Followers 6K Following Freelance Registered Nutritionist at ZG Nutrition🍎Food & Health Projects🍊Nutrition Writer🍓Recipe Development🎓Nutrition Careers Support
Kat Jenner 🍽 @katfoodjenner
1K Followers 2K Following registered nutritionist @AfNutr, fellow of @R_S_P_H director of ngo @oha_updates. views my own.
Dr Meigan Thomson @MeiganThomson
272 Followers 311 Following Research Assistant @theSPHSU researching physical activity & social connectedness | Interests in mental health, obesity & behaviour change | Views are my own.
Cancer Research UK in.. @CRUKScotland
5K Followers 2K Following Cancer Research UK's team in Scotland. We're usually tweeting 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday.
EASO @EASOobesity
18K Followers 3K Following The European Association for the Study of Obesity represents 36 European nations dedicated to understanding and addressing obesity to improve public health.
Movement for Health @MovementfHealth
1K Followers 859 Following A coalition of Scotland's leading health charities working together to champion #PhysicalActivity for the prevention and management of #LongTermConditions
Dr Lauren Carters-Whi.. @LaurenElsie23
908 Followers 1K Following nee White. PhD, MRes, BA(Hons). Lecturer in Public Health @StirUni Interests in #policy #commercialdeterminantsofhealth. All tweets my own. (she/her)
Neil Floch MD @NeilFlochMD
132K Followers 100K Following Associate Professor @Yalemed #Obesity #SoMe Editor @soard_journal / bariatric surgery @MayoClinic trained - Tweets are my views and not my employer @yalesurgery
Association of Direct.. @ADPHUK
18K Followers 682 Following Supporting Directors of Public Health (DsPH) across UK to improve and protect health and reduce inequalities
Susie B @susieb16
2K Followers 1K Following 🍀 Lived experience advocate with the Irish Coalition for People living with Obesity & European Coalition for People living with Obesity ➡️ All views my own
Jo TeeceRD @JoannaTeece
815 Followers 1K Following Registered Dietitian|AHP Educator|@BDA_Scotland| @Ahpscot |@ahpfscot|CYP |Primary Care|Prince 2 Practitioner|#leadingdigitaltransformation | Views Own.
Paths for All @PathsforAll
13K Followers 1K Following We're the Scottish charity promoting walking for everyone, everyday and everywhere 👣
Get Scotland Walking @stepchangescot
5K Followers 4K Following The National Walking Strategy is @scotgovhealth's vision for a nation that walks more every day. Account managed by @Pathsforall. Retweets are not endorsements
Audrey Sutton @audreynolan
4K Followers 1K Following Working out who I'll be now I've retired from North Ayrshire Council. Nana sounds like a good place to start.
Andy Glyde @andyglyde
826 Followers 810 Following An Englishman in Wales. Working @bowelcanceruk. Trustee @EndometriosisUK & Governor @LitchardPrimary. Gooner. Runner. Dad. Views own
David Blane @dnblane
3K Followers 4K Following GP and Senior Clinical Lecturer in General Practice @UofGSHW | @deependgp | @RCGPHI | @obesityactionsc | Editorial Board @BJGPOpen | AE @AusJPrimHealth #MED5522
Robin Ireland @robinHEG
4K Followers 2K Following Commercial determinants of health. Public health. Sport. https://t.co/pGsKCPNN6r
ASH Scotland @ASHScotland
4K Followers 1K Following We are a Scottish charity and our vision is of a healthier Scotland, free from the harm and inequality caused by tobacco and related products.
LiveGoodSpbiz @LiveGoodSpbiz
706 Followers 4K Following Affiliate at LIVEGOOD, amazing nutritional products and awesome biz opportunity. https://t.co/HpODare4JX #healthy #weightloss #Christian #Biz
kellyrheault @kellyrheau17116
176 Followers 4K Following
Christopher Morrison @drcmorrison
3K Followers 3K Following Scouser, junior Dr (PH), 🏳️🌈, accidental activist, at times academic, gin drinker, New Scot 🏴, wild swimmer, Highland retreater, remainer 🇪🇺.
Muhammad Zeeshan Rash.. @zeeshan204
0 Followers 4K Following Nishtarian N58, NMU 2014. Internal Medicine Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar
Han Farr @_HannahFarr
230 Followers 706 Following 25 / Hiker / Engagement Officer @HWNewcastle / interested in human health and the environment 🥾 🌿 BSc Human and Social Sciences & MSc Psychology
Alcohol Focus Scotlan.. @AlcoholFocus
5K Followers 1K Following Scotland's national charity working to prevent and reduce the harm caused by alcohol.
Majo Calva @MariaJCalva
427 Followers 967 Following Heart, cover your tracks. Soul, sew up your wounds. Mind pick up your pace.
Hazel Long RNutr @hazescott21
58 Followers 130 Following Mum to Thea 💗. RNutr with an interest in promoting health behaviour change and reducing inequalities. All views are my own.
Rotherham Healthy Hol.. @RotherhamHAF
220 Followers 675 Following Rotherham Council service funded by DfE. Work with club providers and schools to offer enriching activities for children aged 5-16. Monitored Mon-Fri,9am-5pm.
Chantel Perez @ChantelPer35404
163 Followers 3K Following
Marc Bond @MarcBond344878
136 Followers 3K Following
DrLouiseMichaelis �.. @NPAGNetwork
6K Followers 4K Following Consultant & Senior Lecturer UK, @GreatNorthCH @EveryChildNENC @NewcastleMedSch @UniofNewcastle #NATASHAclinicalTrial @natashaslegacy #VPServices @BSACI_allergy
Sandra @trice_sandra82
1K Followers 3K Following
James Dorling @JamesDPhD
206 Followers 352 Following Lecturer/Researcher @UofGlasgow @Gla_nutrition | Interests: obesity, aging, energy balance and eating behaviours | Cat dad | he/him | Views: my own
Jen O’Mara (RNutr) @Jenomara_
1K Followers 724 Following Registered Public Health Nutritionist (RNutr)| Policy & Public Affairs Officer @wcrfint| All views my own
Camilla H. Warren @Camilla_HWarren
203 Followers 323 Following MSc in Public Health Nutrition. Enthusiastic about food systems, sustainability, agriculture, IYCF, human rights & interdisciplinary communication!
Charlotte Rowbottom @Charlotte_eCM
191 Followers 509 Following Senior Editor at @eClinicalMed, part of @TheLancet Discovery Science | @McMasterU @WarwickUni alum | talks about #publichealth & #healthequity | views own
MPH Stirling @StirMPH
295 Followers 481 Following Online Part-Time Master of Public Health course @Stirling_Health @StirUni. Course Director: @ericagadsby. Our vision is to inspire, educate and empower
Centre for Applied Be.. @CABS_HeriotWatt
345 Followers 402 Following The Centre for Applied Behavioural Sciences (CABS) is home to psychological and behavioural sciences research @HeriotWattUni, based in @HWPsych
MacKay Hannah @MacKayHannah
2K Followers 3K Following Influencing, informing, connecting and building networks with decision makers in post-Coronavirus Scotland primarily through conferences and webinars.
Megan Dickson @megandickson___
8 Followers 54 Following N. Irish in 🏴 • Always researching something • Personal: @megandickson__
Wheels for Wellbeing @Wheels4Well
11K Followers 3K Following A Disabled people’s cycling organisation campaigning for equity in cycling, active travel and multimodal journeys, and mobility justice for all Disabled people.
Alice MacLean @AliceMacLean_1
87 Followers 227 Following Research fellow @ismh_uos specialising in qualitative research on experiences of illness and behaviour change.
Bridging the Gap @bridging_gap_uk
705 Followers 384 Following Bridging the Gap to climate and nature friendly food for all @UKSustain https://t.co/T3647v8xQu
Nourish Scotland @nourishscotland
8K Followers 3K Following NGO focusing on food policy and practice. We work with others for a fair, healthy and sustainable food system that truly values nature and people.
Lets Be Frank Podcast @letsbefrankpodc
2K Followers 3K Following Transforming Mental Health With Podcasts and Open Conversations
Dr Effie Papargyropou.. @effers1
487 Followers 582 Following Associate Professor in Sustainable Food Networks, University of Leeds, interested in food systems sustainability
Lisa Heggie @LisaaHeggie
1K Followers 2K Following PhD @UCL_BSH @GeminiResearch | @EASOobesityECN Board | ANutr | Sweeteners, growth & diet in childhood | MSc human nutrition & obesity
Ben Reynolds @BenTrelawney
1K Followers 2K Following Ex-archaeologist rambling through environment/Europe (@IEEP_uk) food/farming, music (@Trelawneymusic), & poetry. Views my own & probably someone else's too.
Jo Glennie @jo_glennie
271 Followers 747 Following Operations & Business Manager @rightthereorg. Proud Mum. All views my own 💛
HSTARScotland @hstarscotland
262 Followers 842 Following We believe that every woman has the right to receive free, person-cantered and professional support with overcoming impacts of trauma and rebuilding a new life.
Roots to Work @RootsToWork
3K Followers 3K Following Find your place in the field of #goodfood with Roots to Work: A @UKSustain platform for #jobs across the UK in #sustainable food & farming #rootstowork
Elizabeth Stockley @BDALizStockley
2K Followers 2K Following Chief Executive Officer of @bda_dietitians
OBESITY WORLD CONFERE.. @world_obesity
159 Followers 433 Following Conference Manager for #WOC2024 - #HybridEvent during October 24-26, 2024 | Baltimore, Maryland, USA #Obesityconference
Sorcha McNamara @sorcha_mcnamara
5 Followers 28 Following
Julie Hesketh-Laird @JulieHL
1K Followers 3K Following Personal account & views my own. Freelancer to the food & 🍷🥃sectors - inc for https://t.co/6UK17uxF9r. Caving & skiing and occasional outdoor🏊
Institute of Genetics.. @EdinUni_IGC
4K Followers 1K Following Tweets from the Institute of Genetics and Cancer at @EdinburghUni, formerly the Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine (IGMM)
Rebecca Spillane @beckyporty
947 Followers 3K Following Mother, sea lover, coffee drinker. Passionate about #ChildrensRights & #TacklingPoverty. UNCRC Implementation Project Manager @improserv All views my own.
Healthy Stadia @healthystadia
3K Followers 3K Following We work with clubs, stadium operators and governing bodies to positively influence the health of fans through stadium-based policies and community programmes.
Yvonne McLeod @Yvonnemcleodpa1
181 Followers 478 Following Senior Development Officer with Paths for All. Ian Findlay Path Fund.
Mariam George @MariamG85478268
6 Followers 72 Following certified dietitian Member of the Egyptian Arab Society for Therapeutic Nutrition (EASHTN)
Poppy Koronka @poppykoronka
2K Followers 2K Following Health Correspondent @thetimes. Email for tips + stories: [email protected]
Obesity Action Scotla.. @obesityactionsc
3K Followers 2K Following Providing leadership and advocacy on preventing and reducing #obesity and overweight in #Scotland. RTs are not endorsements.
Nicola Sturgeon @NicolaSturgeon
1.5M Followers 5K Following MSP for Glasgow Southside. Former First Minister of Scotland (Nov 14 - March 23). Loves📚 (Promoted by Nicola Sturgeon, 69 Dixon Road Glasgow G42 8AT)
British Dietetic Asso.. @BDA_Dietitians
40K Followers 2K Following The professional association & trade union for UK dietitians. The UK's largest organisation of food & nutrition professionals. Press enquiries: 0121 200 8018
Cancer Research UK in.. @CRUKScotland
5K Followers 2K Following Cancer Research UK's team in Scotland. We're usually tweeting 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday.
EASO @EASOobesity
18K Followers 3K Following The European Association for the Study of Obesity represents 36 European nations dedicated to understanding and addressing obesity to improve public health.
Public Health Scotlan.. @P_H_S_Official
50K Followers 2K Following Public Health Scotland is the national agency for improving and protecting the health and wellbeing of the people of Scotland.
Movement for Health @MovementfHealth
1K Followers 859 Following A coalition of Scotland's leading health charities working together to champion #PhysicalActivity for the prevention and management of #LongTermConditions
Scottish Government @scotgov
452K Followers 97 Following Updates from the devolved government for Scotland. Please note we're unable to answer questions here, find out how to get in touch at https://t.co/4S5fg3CTHa
Dr Lauren Carters-Whi.. @LaurenElsie23
908 Followers 1K Following nee White. PhD, MRes, BA(Hons). Lecturer in Public Health @StirUni Interests in #policy #commercialdeterminantsofhealth. All tweets my own. (she/her)
Association of Direct.. @ADPHUK
18K Followers 682 Following Supporting Directors of Public Health (DsPH) across UK to improve and protect health and reduce inequalities
Susie B @susieb16
2K Followers 1K Following 🍀 Lived experience advocate with the Irish Coalition for People living with Obesity & European Coalition for People living with Obesity ➡️ All views my own
Jo TeeceRD @JoannaTeece
815 Followers 1K Following Registered Dietitian|AHP Educator|@BDA_Scotland| @Ahpscot |@ahpfscot|CYP |Primary Care|Prince 2 Practitioner|#leadingdigitaltransformation | Views Own.
Paths for All @PathsforAll
13K Followers 1K Following We're the Scottish charity promoting walking for everyone, everyday and everywhere 👣
Get Scotland Walking @stepchangescot
5K Followers 4K Following The National Walking Strategy is @scotgovhealth's vision for a nation that walks more every day. Account managed by @Pathsforall. Retweets are not endorsements
Sustain @UKSustain
28K Followers 2K Following Advocating for better food & farming to help people & the planet. Home of @Childrensfood @foodpoverty_uk @RealBread @CapitalGrowth @RootstoWork & more!
BHF Policy @BHFpolicy
3K Followers 1K Following Tweets from @TheBHF's policy and public affairs team, influencing change so that we can beat heartbreak forever.
CO-CREATE - EU Adoles.. @EU_COCREATE
1K Followers 277 Following CO-CREATE is a 5-year Horizon 2020 project which encourages youth involvement in tackling obesity and promoting good health in Europe
Robin Ireland @robinHEG
4K Followers 2K Following Commercial determinants of health. Public health. Sport. https://t.co/pGsKCPNN6r
Linda Bauld @LindaBauld
40K Followers 790 Following Prof of Public Health @EdinburghUni and Chief Social Policy Adviser @Scotgov - https://t.co/d8C6I7ZygN . Director @SPECTRUMRes & Co-Director @BehaviourRes_UK
Association for the S.. @UK_ASO
7K Followers 239 Following The Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO) is the UK’s foremost charitable organisation dedicated to the understanding, prevention and treatment of obesity.
Veg Power @VegPowerUK
9K Followers 266 Following We're on a mission to inspire kids, support parents and encourage everyone to enjoy more veg, whatever their other choices.
iHV @iHealthVisiting
17K Followers 1K Following A UK centre of excellence, supporting the development of universally high-quality health visiting practice.
@ActEarlyCities @ActEarlyCities
937 Followers 280 Following Our vision is for a healthier, fairer future for children living in deprived areas through improving environments that influence health and life chances @UK_PRP
Children's Parliament @Creative_Voices
13K Followers 3K Following Inspiring a greater awareness and understanding of the power of children’s human rights #Unfearties #MakeRightsReal
The Social Guarantee @SocialGuarantee
2K Followers 1K Following Our economy should improve our lives. But poverty & inequality are rising. We’re fighting to make the basics accessible to all: for a stronger society & economy
Centre for Applied Be.. @CABS_HeriotWatt
345 Followers 402 Following The Centre for Applied Behavioural Sciences (CABS) is home to psychological and behavioural sciences research @HeriotWattUni, based in @HWPsych
NCD Alliance Scotland @NCDAllianceScot
241 Followers 100 Following NCD Alliance Scotland is a coalition of health organisations who are working together to reduce the health burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Jenni Minto MSP @jenni_minto
4K Followers 436 Following @theSNP MSP for Argyll & Bute. @scotgov Minister for Public Health & Women’s Health. For constituent enquiries email me on [email protected]
Scottish Parliament @ScotParl
173K Followers 229 Following An official account. For visitor info, follow @VisitScotParl. Sa Ghàidhlig: @ParlAlba
Wheels for Wellbeing @Wheels4Well
11K Followers 3K Following A Disabled people’s cycling organisation campaigning for equity in cycling, active travel and multimodal journeys, and mobility justice for all Disabled people.
WEAllScotland @weallscotland
4K Followers 1K Following Working with partners across Scotland to deliver an economic system based on people and planet: a wellbeing economy. 🌍🤝 #WellbeingEconomy
RECLAIM @RECLAIMproject
20K Followers 5K Following We build knowledge, power, community and solidarity with working-class young people to campaign on issues that affect them the most
Manchester Young Live.. @MYL_info
3K Followers 1K Following Manchester Young Lives is a registered #charity that works with #children & #young people in some of the most disadvantaged areas of #Manchester
Health Equals @health_equals
2K Followers 219 Following The UK’s campaign for improving health opportunities. #GetWellSoonBritain🎈 #LivesCutShort
Homeless Network Scot.. @homelessnetscot
6K Followers 987 Following Ending homelessness in Scotland is possible if we connect, learn and act together on what works and what matters. Home of @HFScotland #EveryoneHome
Food Citizenship @ukfoodcitizens
787 Followers 765 Following We all have the power to make a difference in our food systems, and we should all have access to affordable, healthy and sustainable food. We are Food Citizens.
Environmental Rights .. @ERCScot
2K Followers 1K Following Our vision is of a Scotland where every person's right to live in a healthy environment is fully realised. If you need advice go to https://t.co/vKnuPy1nU1.
CPAG Scotland @CPAGScotland
8K Followers 2K Following We work to get a better life for low-income families in Scotland through campaigning, welfare rights work, advice, publications and training.
Shaping Places for We.. @place4wellbeing
1K Followers 1K Following Supporting the role of place to reduce inequality and improve the wellbeing of people and planet. Managed @IreneBeautyman @improvserv
New Economy Organiser.. @NEON_UK
20K Followers 12K Following Neon supports, strengthens, and helps social justice movements win. We do it through programmes, resources, support and networks.
Challenge Poverty Wee.. @CPW_Scotland
4K Followers 2K Following 📢Let's raise our collective voice to end poverty. 7 - 13 October 2023. Get involved! #ChallengePoverty #CPW24 Organised by @PovertyAlliance
Roots to Work @RootsToWork
3K Followers 3K Following Find your place in the field of #goodfood with Roots to Work: A @UKSustain platform for #jobs across the UK in #sustainable food & farming #rootstowork
Institute of Genetics.. @EdinUni_IGC
4K Followers 1K Following Tweets from the Institute of Genetics and Cancer at @EdinburghUni, formerly the Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine (IGMM)
TSPN @TSPNOnline
1K Followers 4K Following TSPN has been established to support and guide organisations who are thinking about setting up a local Pantry. Charity No: SC050443 Company No: CS004835
The Behavioural Insig.. @B_I_Team
53K Followers 699 Following We use insights from behavioural science to encourage people to make better choices for themselves. Social purpose company, also known as The Nudge Unit.
Wellbeing Economy All.. @WEAll_Alliance
12K Followers 2K Following Global movement for economic systems change. It's time to put people & planet first. It's time for a #WellbeingEconomy. Will you join us? https://t.co/ckhYbMEtLx
My Rights, My Say @myrightsmysay
1K Followers 1K Following We help children aged 12-15 years with additional support needs to speak up about the support they need with their education. (Account monitored M-F, 8am-5pm)
Anat Shenker-Osorio �.. @anatosaurus
31K Followers 1K Following Researcher, message maker, campaign advisor. Host of Words To Win By: a podcast about progressive wins. @wordstowinby
Nesta @nesta_uk
113K Followers 2K Following We are Nesta, the UK's innovation agency for social good. We design, test and scale new solutions to society’s biggest problems. https://t.co/pHjvN1qI0Y
Food Matters @FoodMatters_org
9K Followers 2K Following Food Matters is a charitable organisation working to create sustainable and fair food systems. Food is our revolution.
Alcohol Focus Scotlan.. @AlcoholFocus
5K Followers 1K Following Scotland's national charity working to prevent and reduce the harm caused by alcohol.
Environmental Psychol.. @EPRG_Surrey
1K Followers 166 Following Headquarters of UK environmental psychology. International experts in research & teaching on people & their physical environment. @SurreyPsych @UniOfSurrey
FrameWorks UK @FrameWorksUK
3K Followers 1K Following Change the conversation, change the world. Communications research and support to reframe social issues. Sister of @FrameWorksInst.
Cycling UK in Scotlan.. @CyclingUKScot
9K Followers 1K Following Enabling and inspiring more people to cycle more often in Scotland. We deliver behaviour change projects and campaign to make Scotland a better place to cycle.
The ALLIANCE @ALLIANCEScot
21K Followers 4K Following Vision for a Scotland where people who are disabled or living with long term conditions and carers have a strong voice and enjoy their right to live well.
Nesta in Scotland @Nesta_Scotland
2K Followers 936 Following We're an innovation agency for social good . We design, test and scale new solutions to society’s biggest problems. The latest from the @nesta_uk Scotland team
Poppy Koronka @poppykoronka
2K Followers 2K Following Health Correspondent @thetimes. Email for tips + stories: [email protected]
Poverty Alliance @PovertyAlliance
20K Followers 4K Following We are Scotland's network of activists, NGOs, community organisations, unions and academics, working together to end the injustice of poverty.
Dr Marissa Smith @Marissa_Smith8
362 Followers 525 Following Researcher at @theSPHSU at @UofGlasgow. Interests in tobacco and e-cigarette policy. All tweets are my own.
Bridging the Gap @bridging_gap_uk
705 Followers 384 Following Bridging the Gap to climate and nature friendly food for all @UKSustain https://t.co/T3647v8xQu
The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher
28K Followers 4K Following Helping to improve education one snarky tweet at a time.
YoungMinds @YoungMindsUK
237K Followers 1K Following We are the UK’s leading mental health charity for young people. Tap the link in our bio to find help.
Living Streets @livingstreets
32K Followers 2K Following We are Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking. #NationalWalkingMonth #WalkThisMay #WalkToSchool #BanPavementParking #BetterCrossings
Food, Farming and Cou.. @FFC_Commission
10K Followers 6K Following With your help, we are bringing people together to find practical ways to improve our climate, nature, health and economy. Twitter guide https://t.co/fAwPryWonA
Food Ethics Council @FoodEthicsNews
14K Followers 1K Following We are a UK-based independent think tank and charity working with business, government and civil society towards a fairer future for food and farming.
Living Streets Scotla.. @LStreetsScot
5K Followers 2K Following Scottish arm of @LivingStreets, the UK charity for everyday walking. #GetScotlandWalking #ScottishWalkingAwards #WalkBackBetter #WalkThisMay
Living Wage Scotland @LivingWageScot
4K Followers 3K Following Living Wage Scotland- based @PovertyAlliance we award the @LivingWageUK employer mark to Scottish employers paying the #LivingWage.
A fantastic opportunity for those interested in obesity and public health.
📢 Job opportunity! Interested in obesity & public health? Have experience in partnership working? We're looking for a Policy and Partnerships Officer to co-ordinate the important work of our alliance & its members🤝 Full details 👉 tinyurl.com/h5uzhtj4
🌎🔥 We've joined a movement of more than 1,200 organisations, politicians and scientists in signing an open letter in support of the Climate and Nature Bill! The food system is a major contributor to #climatechange so it's vital its impact on the environment is addressed.…
New report by Anna Pearce for @obesityactionsc finds children who experienced #foodinsecurity at a young age were 4 times more likely to experience persistent #obesity from the start of primary school up to age 14. Report ➡️tinyurl.com/3vp6etkj
We welcome the UK and Scottish Government's announcement on the ban of disposable vapes. We have campaigned on the marketing and availability of vapes to children, highlighting the impact of these products on our young people. We support this decision to tackle children vaping
Disposable vapes to be banned for children's health, government says bbc.in/4bcpkf4
Health Equals member @Food_Foundation has today welcomed the extension of #FreeSchoolMeals in London and support its roll-out nationwide.
📢 Great news that #FreeSchoolMeals are being extended to all primary school children in #London for another academic year. Up to 287,000 children in the capital have benefitted from the policy - we'd love to see the scheme expanded nationwide! Read more:…
Find out more about how the money in our pockets shapes our health healthequals.org.uk/data_insights/…
Vouchers so the rich kids can go to private schools and manual labor for the rest of us. The plan becomes clearer every day.
BREAKING: An Indiana Republican has filed a bill that would allow kids as young as 14 to drop out and work on corporate farms during school hours. Kids would only need to complete 8th grade in order to work 40 hours a week as a farm laborer.
How can we change the conversation on children's health and food? In this video, @Soph_Gordon explains the findings of our latest research with @ImpUrbanHealth. For the full briefing: frameworksuk.org/resources/talk…
📢 Sir @MichaelMarmot quoting our #foodinsecurity stats when talking about about #hunger #poverty in @guardian 👇 theguardian.com/uk-news/commen… Latest update here: bit.ly/3GogVaL
Today's @marmotihe report shows that health is mostly determined by our social circumstances. The next Gvt must introduce a dedicated health inequalities strategy & consider the health impact of EVERY decision so that everyone has an opportunity to live a long, healthy life.
New @marmotihe report confirms 1m people in 90% of areas in England lived shorter lives than they should in decade after 2011 @MichaelMarmot @ucl #BuildBackFairer bit.ly/3H5Fpp9
Health Inequalities, Lives Cut short - IHE instituteofhealthequity.org/resources-repo…
New research by @UniofOxford and @georgeinstitute finds 89% of top 20 global food & beverage companies’ brand sales are unhealthy This demonstrates clear reliance that these companies have on sales of unhealthy products, which are contributing to diet-related disease globally
“The findings of this report make it crystal clear: Big Tobacco is going all-in to target youth on social media and it has to stop,” @TobaccoFreeKids bit.ly/4aihnV5
How (not) to talk about plant-based foods: using language to support the transition to sustainable diets. New paper - doi.org/10.1017/S00296… #Veganuary #PlantBased #ClimateChange
Health inequalities ‘caused 1m early deaths in England in last decade’ theguardian.com/inequality/202…
A big Happy New Year to all of our followers - we hope you have a great 2024!🙌 We'll be continuing our advocacy work to help make healthy weight a reality for more people in Scotland🤝 Stay tuned for updates on projects & evidence, as well as our ongoing Pledge campaign📣
Children's health in England is at risk from policy inaction on obesity, according to new report seen by the Guardian. @UKSustain @OHA_updates buff.ly/3TPPq10
Our chair Dr Jane Morris "It is no wonder the lack of service provision is leading to an increase in symptoms reported.” news.stv.tv/scotland/surge…
📢 The #CostOfLivingCrisis has exposed stark inequalities facing #disabled people with millions struggling to afford the food they need. Having access to healthy food is vital for everyone, particularly those living with debilitating health conditions. Read more: ➡️…
Trends for United States
You might like
