A page for Public health/ health improvements Midwives or those with an interest in a healthier future for mums and their babies. All opinions are my own.

South West, England
Joined April 2019
Today sees the end of this years #stoptober. Congratulations if you started your quit journey but donโ€™t worry if you havenโ€™t it is never too late! Remember all these wonderful people @MaternityRde @ConnectExeter are here to help and support #smokefree
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Itโ€™s Myth busting Monday. If you would like support or advice on quitting smoking please speak to the team @MaternityRde @ConnectExeter. Text QUIT to 60777 #Stoptober #smokefreepregnancy #smokefreehome
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You are 5 time more likely to stay #smokefree if you quit for 28 days. Here at @MaternityRde and @ConnectExeter we can support you. Alternatively call 01392 908 139 or text QUIT to 60777 #Stoptober #smokefreehome #smokefreepregnancy
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Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for you and your babyโ€™s health. If you want support speak to the team @MaternityRde or @ConnectExeter #Stoptober2020 #smokefreehome #smokefreepregnancy
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(2/2) If there is doubt regarding the actions of those involved with Government, FPH supports at the very least, an inquiry into the matter.
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(1/2) We are deeply concerned that recent actions from Government appear to undermine essential public health messaging at this crucial time. It is vital that all in society continue to follow guidance to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and save lives...
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Maternity staff are working long hours in a high-stressed environment and may find fasting and religious practice incredibly difficult. Take a look at our top tips to support you during #Ramadan: rcm.org.uk/news-views/rcm-opโ€ฆ #RamadanMubarak
COMING THIS WEDNESDAY at 4.30pm: We will be holding a Twitter Q&A alongside @RCObsGyn on #COVIDใƒผ19. If you work in #maternity or you are #pregnant, please send us your questions via DM and we will aim to answer as many as possible. Please share.
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Smoking kills 220+ people a day from smoking! Thatโ€™s over 78k deaths a yr! There will always be a virus we donโ€™t know about, we know about this chronic disease letโ€™s ease pressure off NHS stop smoking that way when the next virus comes they will have more capacity to deal with it
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We are so excited and proud of this conference, tickets selling well, lunch included speakers include @mrscottwatkin @AnnaClareCox @TheMisfitsUKCIO. Subjects include personal stories, advocacy, m.c.a. @RDEhospitals @MaternityRde
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Stopping smoking can reduce the amount of psychiatric medication needed for those living with a mental health condition. Find out more in our latest edition of #PHEHealthMatters: bit.ly/2PGlSkT
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This #WorldMentalHealthDay, our first ever State of the Nation report has been published, to improve our understanding of the wellbeing of children and young people ow.ly/27al30pHd9b
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It can sometimes be difficult to understand what people mean when they talk about mental health problems. Our animation explains what mental health problems are and when to ask for help. #WorldMentalHealthDay | #WMHD19
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Around 1 in 5 women will develop a mental illness during pregnancy or within the 1st postnatal year. The human and economic cost of not treating perinatal mental illness is significant, which is why we want to make maternal mental health #everyonesbusiness. #WorldMentalHealthDay
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Happy 1st October #Stoptober, come to CWH Foyer, help us make the @RDEhospitals @MaternityRde a truly smoke free site @Jobassett3 @RutterHannah
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