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Updates from the Health team at Policy Connect Also see @HealthAPPG @APPCOG_UK

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All-Party Parliamentary Health Group@HealthAPPG6 Mar 2025
Ahead of our joint event with the APPG for Dentistry & Oral Health on empowering ICBs to deliver 700,000 new urgent #NHS dental appointments, co-chair Dr Simon Opher MP spoke about the urgent state of NHS #Dentistry, accessing new appointments, & the need for long-term action.
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All-Party Parliamentary Health Group@HealthAPPG28 Jan 2025
We were thrilled to host @MilkenInstitute in parliament for their report launch of ‘The Reinvention of Prevention: How to Fund & Finance a Prevention-First Healthcare system.’ With remarks from our chair Dr Simon Opher MP & @JimBethell on funding mechanisms to enhance prevention.
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The Health Team at @Policy_Connect has launched a #Health and #SocialCare manifesto. Through the team’s engagement with stakeholders and experts, we have identified six policy priorities for a new government. Our Health Manifesto can be accessed here: policyconnect.org.uk/news/po…
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With the focus of #MensHealthWeek being #MentalHealth, we want to emphasize the dire need to reform the #MentalHealthAct and its disproportionate use on Black men. To improve overall men’s health, the continued discussion surrounding mental health is essential.
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Read more about @MMU and @Policy_Connect’s work on the #ImprovEAct here: policyconnect.org.uk/news/po…

Policy Connect - MMU: ImprovE-ACT Policy Briefing - Policy Connect

The following recommendations have been developed using an amalgamation of Manchester Metropolitan Universities main research findings and Policy Connects’ Policy Symposium and expert discussions...

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The effort and contribution of carers must not go unacknowledged this #CarersWeek. The UK needs a long-term social care workforce strategy to ensure our carers are also looked after while they deliver the necessary care.
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All-Party Parliamentary Health Group@HealthAPPG22 May 2024
Yesterday alongside @Policy_Connect we partnered with @MMHAlliance to host #Agentsofchange roundtable to discuss #perinatalmentalhealth in the workplace. Chaired by @lucianaberger and @JimBethell we heard from great panellist on this very important topic.
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All-Party Parliamentary Health Group@HealthAPPG17 May 2024
To conclude #NationalWomensHealthWeek, our member @Dr_PhilippaW shares why #WomensHealth requires a collaborative approach involving all sectors to ensure we tackle inequalities in #WomensHealth. The APHG will continue to support women’s health through it's upcoming programme.
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All-Party Parliamentary Health Group@HealthAPPG17 May 2024
Following #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we are partnering with @MMHAlliance to host a parliamentary roundtable on #perinatalmentalhealth in the workplace. Co-chaired by @lucianaberger and @JimBethell
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Policy Connect@Policy_Connect15 Mar 2024
Panellists for the #ImprovEAct's Westminster symposium are now confirmed. Chaired by @LordBradley, the event will feature a keynote speech from Shadow Mental Health Minister, @abenaopp. Grab the final tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-men…
Graphic displaying information on the forthcoming ImprovE-Act symposium. Panellists: Peter Alleyne- Director of Equity and Inclusion, Rethink Mental Illness Dr Lade Smith CBE- President Royal College of Psychiatrists Abena Oppong-Asare MP- Shadow Minister for Mental Health Dr Caroline Leah- Manchester Metropolitan University Jasmin Adebisi- Policy Manager Health, Policy Connect Steven Gilbert OBE- Co-Chair Mental Health working group NHS Race& Health Observatory

ALT Graphic displaying information on the forthcoming ImprovE-Act symposium. Panellists: Peter Alleyne- Director of Equity and Inclusion, Rethink Mental Illness Dr Lade Smith CBE- President Royal College of Psychiatrists Abena Oppong-Asare MP- Shadow Minister for Mental Health Dr Caroline Leah- Manchester Metropolitan University Jasmin Adebisi- Policy Manager Health, Policy Connect Steven Gilbert OBE- Co-Chair Mental Health working group NHS Race& Health Observatory

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Policy Connect@Policy_Connect7 Mar 2024
Delighted that Shadow Mental Health Minister, @abenaopp, will deliver the keynote speech at our upcoming symposium on Black Men’s experiences of detention under the #MentalHealthAct. Register here for an important event on reform of the #MentalHealthAct: eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-men…
Black Men and the Mental Health Act Tuesday 19 March, 14:00-16:00 Policy Connect is partnering with Manchester Metropolitan University for a Westminster symposium to discuss the findings of the National Institute for Health Research funded ImprovE-ACT project on Black men's experiences of detention under the Mental Health Act. Keynote Speaker: Abena Oppong-Asare MP Chair: Lord Bradley Panellists: Peter Alleyne, Rethink Mental Illness; and Jasmin Adebisi, Policy Connect.

ALT Black Men and the Mental Health Act Tuesday 19 March, 14:00-16:00 Policy Connect is partnering with Manchester Metropolitan University for a Westminster symposium to discuss the findings of the National Institute for Health Research funded ImprovE-ACT project on Black men's experiences of detention under the Mental Health Act. Keynote Speaker: Abena Oppong-Asare MP Chair: Lord Bradley Panellists: Peter Alleyne, Rethink Mental Illness; and Jasmin Adebisi, Policy Connect.

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Health Team @ Policy Connect retweeted
All-Party Parliamentary Health Group@HealthAPPG17 Oct 2023
Great session today in Parliament alongside the @Prog_Change chaired by @JimBethell discussing Statutory Sick Pay reform and its impacts on #health, #workforce and the wider economy. The Health APPG looks forward to continue to support a #healthyworkforce @MindCharity
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The Mental Elf@Mental_Elf20 Sep 2023
Starting in half an hour! The #ImprovEACT roundtable with @JoyDuxbury et al from @MMU_Research, @Rethink_ & @Policy_Connect Improving the experiences of black African Caribbean men detained under the Mental Health Act. @NatalieCreary will be reporting live for @Mental_Elf
Slide: Improving the experiences of black African Caribbean men detained under the Mental Health Act: The ImprovE-ACT Project

ALT Slide: Improving the experiences of black African Caribbean men detained under the Mental Health Act: The ImprovE-ACT Project

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All-Party Parliamentary Health Group@HealthAPPG9 Jun 2023
NHS RECOVERY. A Year On Are we Recovering? @DrRosena will be chairing this discussion which aims to explore solutions for #elective #recovery and review how we can better use the resources to address delays. @LSBU To find out more or to register see policyconnect.org.uk/events/…
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One week to go! Full of excitement for Indoor Air Quality panel debate on Weds 10 May: 🏰Chair Mr Clive Betts MP 🍃Keynote Baroness Jenny Jones 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦A formidable panel of academics, researchers, campaigners and sector leaders Asking: how can #IndoorAir4Health be improved?#IAQ
Event graphic showing the chair, keynote address, and esteemed panel speakers

ALT Event graphic showing the chair, keynote address, and esteemed panel speakers

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⌛️In two weeks... Mr Clive Betts MP and panel will explore Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Health with keynote speaker Baroness Jenny Jones, leading force behind the Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill #IndoorAir4Health #EllasLaw #CleanAir #IAQ @NEA_UKCharity ▶️ policyconnect.org.uk/events/…
A digital poster for an event taking place 10 May with a grey background, the watermark is a picture of a family tucked up in bed. The Chair is Mr Clive Betts MP and the Key note Address is from Baroness Jenny Jones. There are six panel speakers listed: Prof Frank Kelly of Imperial, Dr Sarah West of Stockholm Environment Institute, Peter Smith of National Energy Action, Prof Sani Dimitroulopoulou of UKHSA, Larissa Lockwood of Global Action Plan and Jason Torrance of UK100. The text reads: "This panel discussion, chaired by Clive Betts MP will consider the impacts of indoor air quality on health, sources of indoor pollutants, and explore the local and national solutions that can improve indoor air quality."

ALT A digital poster for an event taking place 10 May with a grey background, the watermark is a picture of a family tucked up in bed. The Chair is Mr Clive Betts MP and the Key note Address is from Baroness Jenny Jones. There are six panel speakers listed: Prof Frank Kelly of Imperial, Dr Sarah West of Stockholm Environment Institute, Peter Smith of National Energy Action, Prof Sani Dimitroulopoulou of UKHSA, Larissa Lockwood of Global Action Plan and Jason Torrance of UK100. The text reads: "This panel discussion, chaired by Clive Betts MP will consider the impacts of indoor air quality on health, sources of indoor pollutants, and explore the local and national solutions that can improve indoor air quality."

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A day to be remembered! Thank you Baroness Jenny Jones for taking Policy Connect Health and Sustainability colleagues on a tour of the House of Lords. It was an honour to hear your insights and to get a peek behind the scenes. @GreenJennyJones @CleanAirLondon @CarolineLucas
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ALT Six people standing outside the House of Lords. In the background you can see the London Eye and the Thames on the right.

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Health Team @ Policy Connect retweeted
Policy Connect@Policy_Connect29 Mar 2023
Women’s health outcomes: ensuring access to personalised care for all women. @carolinenokes, Chair of @Commonswomequ, and @JasminAdebisi address health disparities as part of today's #WomensHealth2023 campaign with @MediaplanetUK Read it here: healthawareness.co.uk/womens…

Women’s health outcomes: ensuring access to personalised care for all women

Despite the greater national focus on women’s health outcomes, the progress has been too slow. We must ensure all women can access safe care.

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🫁Does the future of health depend on Clean Air? In today's guardian: Baroness Jenny Jones and our Secretariat argue for more urgency to improve air quality, to prevent deaths and long-term health conditions @GreenJennyJones @CleanAirLondon #IAQ #EllasLaw businessandindustry.co.uk/fu…
A page of a newspaper reads 'Does the future of health depend on clean air?'

ALT A page of a newspaper reads 'Does the future of health depend on clean air?'

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Health Team @ Policy Connect retweeted
Royal College of Psychiatrists
@rcpsych23 Mar 2023
Yesterday our President @DrAdrianJames spoke about the importance of #Prevention in #MentalHealth at a @HealthAPPG event on the #MajorConditionsStrategy hosted by @JimBethell
All-Party Parliamentary Health Group@HealthAPPG22 Mar 2023
Great to have @JimBethell chair our session this morning in parliament on the #MajorConditionsStrategy. We were delighted to hear from @BolaOwolabi8 @DrOwenJackson @Sarah_Sween @DrAdrianJames and @LSBU Professor Patrick Callaghan with prevention being a key emerging theme.
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