Public health doctor, @HealthFdn, @OxfordshireCC & @NIHR_RSS. Past Harkness. Health/public health policy. Also @Stornowayband. Same handle on bSky. Views own
Oxford, England
Joined August 2011
- Tweets9.1K
- Following745
- Followers4.8K
- Likes3.6K
Adam Briggs retweeted
Influenza is now rising rapidly. Antiviral 'flu medicines can now be used in primary care.
If you are eligible please get vaccinated.
For healthcare workers, being vaccinated helps protect you, your patients and colleagues.
gov.uk/government/statistics…
Adam Briggs retweeted
Today's @ONS stats continue a recent picture of “stalling” life expectancy improvements - seen since 2015.
Most areas across Great Britain have experienced a fall in life expectancy.
With some of the most deprived areas having the lowest expectancy.
ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationa…
Today’s life expectancy data for Great Britain shows a decline in most areas during 2021 to 2023, compared with the pre #COVID19 period of 2017 to 2019.
This suggests we are yet to see a recovery from the decrease in life expectancy we saw during the pandemic.
Adam Briggs retweeted
Sir Jonathan Van-Tam says public health has been "grossly underfunded for years" and praised the efforts of local teams during the pandemic.
Public health should be "hardwired into every decision that a councils takes."
#HIAP @GwynneMP
Adam Briggs retweeted
NEW ANALYSIS: We estimate next year #SocialCare providers will have to meet national insurance rises of over £900m, more than wiping out an extra £600m in sector funds allocated in the #Budget. 💷
nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-it…
Adam Briggs retweeted
We are delighted that Dr Adam Briggs, Senior Policy Fellow at @HealthFdn will be joining the panel discussion at #FoodActive2024 next week to discuss gaps in current government food policy
Find out more about our wonderful speakers and register here 👉 lnkd.in/eQv9FbjA
Adam Briggs retweeted
Just one week to go until #FoodActive2024!
We're excited to share a preview of the agenda - see below to find out what’s in store at this year’s exciting event...
Haven't registered yet? Secure your ticket and find out more here 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/increasin…
Adam Briggs retweeted
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. 🧵
Adam Briggs retweeted
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.
🧵
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.
@CMO_England Professor Chris Whitty explains 👇
gov.uk/government/news/smoki…
Adam Briggs retweeted
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.
@CMO_England Professor Chris Whitty explains 👇
gov.uk/government/news/smoki…
Adam Briggs retweeted
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.🚭
@DHSCgovuk @CMO_England - let's make this happen!
Adam Briggs retweeted
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/speeches/p…
Adam Briggs retweeted
🙌Today is a landmark moment in public health: The #TobaccoAndVapesBill returns to Parliament with strong support from cross-party voters, health charities, and MPs.
ASH welcomes this powerful step towards a #SmokefreeUK!
ash.org.uk/media-centre/news…
Adam Briggs retweeted
We welcome the Tobacco & Vapes Bill introduced to Parliament today.
Smoking is the greatest cause of preventable death & health inequalities in the UK – we need bold action to tackle this public health issue and protect the health of future generations.
fph.org.uk/news/faculty-of-p…
Adam Briggs retweeted
We welcome the announcement that the Soft Drinks Industry Levy will be increased in line with inflation for the first time - a common-sense and long overdue step to build on a hugely successful policy.
Adam Briggs retweeted
"Councils have warned that public health funding cuts in the past decade have left sexual health services at breaking point as they cannot spend on testing or treatment."
thetimes.com/article/e35db16…
Adam Briggs retweeted
Excited to watch Autumnwatch this week, and learn more about the badgers in @WythamWoods!
We love Wytham Woods and our group has spent many happy times there. It’s a wonderful place and we can’t wait for this with @ChrisGPackham
bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2024/a…
Adam Briggs retweeted
Ahead of this week’s Budget, we have produced a briefing with our analysis of the current funding picture for the NHS, social care and public health.
Find it on our website 👇
health.org.uk/news-and-comme…
Adam Briggs retweeted
The new UK government has made prevention a core part of its health mission, and crucial to its success is a supportive national and regional public health system.
But @Una_Geary and @ADMBriggs say that key structural challenges remain
bmj.com/content/387/bmj.q226…
Adam Briggs retweeted
"Although the government’s focus has been on NHS reform, attention should now turn to the public health system to tackle some of the 'turmoil' within."
@Una_Geary @ADMBriggs
bmj.com/content/387/bmj.q226…
Adam Briggs retweeted
When it comes to tackling obesity, there is no silver bullet, a mix of approaches is needed, and in considering what might work, collaboration within disciplines and work across systems is vital.
#wholesystemapproaches bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y0…
