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Public Health Scotland welcomes the start of Covid-19 vaccinations in Scotland. Read more on our website:
➡️publichealthscotland.scot/ne…
#Vaccination #ProtectHealth
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Families with 2-7 year olds: how have you been coping through the pandemic? Complete our follow up survey from lockdown and tell us how things are changing for you. Fantastic response rate so far but aiming for good representation from across Scotland:
publichealthscotland.scot/ne…
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Our conference workshops have been full of great discussions and proposals for change, covering social security, work and jobs, and communities.
The recordings will be available after the conference, but here's a snippet of discussions...
#ChallengePoverty
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This new account will tweet about our work on diet, physical activity and healthy weight. We will share best practice, evidence and new developments. Please follow the account if this information would be helpful to you. #FollowFriday
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We cannot revert back to old ways of doing things. The system has failed too many and tinkering around the edges won’t fix it. We need to capture the changes we have seen in the last few months and change the system.
@ClydesdAileen
at Poverty Alliance conference #TogetherWeCan
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Public Health Scotland was set up to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow, one of which is poverty. Watch this video to see why challenging poverty matters and join us in supporting #ChallengePovertyWeek
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If you missed me talking to @maryohara1 & @natkendallt about stigma, shame and the narrative on poverty, or just want to watch again, here it is youtube.com/watch?v=NNYTTqum… #ChallengePoverty
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As we rebuild our economy, we can redesign it so it better reflects our values of justice and compassion. The UK Government should use the tax system to inject justice into our economy by introducing a wealth tax and a windfall profits tax.
#ChallengePoverty #TogetherWeCan
PHS Learning & Improvement retweeted
Today's theme in #ChallengePoverty Week is work. Women's labour market inequality is a key driver of women's higher experience of poverty, including in-work poverty, and child poverty. Read more on our blog closethegap.org.uk/news/blog…
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Research published today by @SaveChildrenSCO underlines that families are struggling amid a rising tide of poverty. The UK and Scottish Govs must provide stronger & urgent income lifelines to keep them afloat.
Read the research below 👇
#ChallengePoverty #WinterPlanForChildren
It's Day 4 of #ChallengePoverty week - today we publish research which shows six months into the pandemic, low-income families are struggling to make ends meet.
With more job losses expected and tougher months ahead, we need a #WinterPlanForChildren.
savethechildren.org.uk/conte…
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Now more than ever, employees need support for their mental health. This Scotland’s #SuicidePreventionWeek find out how you can support better mental health in the workplace. Visit healthyworkinglives.scot
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It's #SuicidePreventionWeek.
Let's make Scotland the most supportive country in the world
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High costs of living such as transport and childcare impact on opportunities to support women and create a lasting effect on a child’s health and wellbeing. It’s not right that some women in Scotland struggle to attend antenatal appointments.
Please read this important study ⬇️
New: report exploring the financial impacts of pregnancy for expectant and new families on low-incomes in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and NHS Ayrshire & Arran areas.
gcph.co.uk/publications/951_…
@P_H_S_Official @NHSGGC @NHSaaa
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Thank you for completing our survey into the impact of lockdown on younger families. With your help, more than 11,000 children aged 2-7 were represented across Scotland. Thanks to all the parents, grandparents & carers who participated.
See the results at @P_H_S_CYPF tomorrow.
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Only people who have symptoms need to book a #Covid19 test unless you are explicitly asked to as part of the management of an outbreak. You only need one symptom to be tested: cough, temperature or change in taste or smell.
Visit nhsinform.scot to arrange a test.
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Planning to meet friends or family indoors?
Here's a reminder of the rules you should follow to #StaySafe ⬇
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#ICYMI Take a look back at these key public health stories from last week.
Remember to follow our Public Affairs lead @DKellyComms for these weekly updates👇
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Remember FACTS to stay safe, protect others and save lives.
#Covid19
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Vitamin D supplement advice during the #coronavirus pandemic.
In Scotland it is important that people maintain sufficient levels of vitamin D. ☀️
#VitaminD has a number of important functions and is needed to support bone and muscle health.💪
Find out more⬇️
Did you know we should all consider taking a daily supplement of 10 micrograms of vitamin D each day? More info here: bit.ly/2UWt5Py
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If you're getting back on your bike with the #ScotlandCycleRepair Scheme launched today, take a look at the @SustransScot advice on active travel during COVID-19:
sustrans.org.uk/about-us/our…
Today @MathesonMichael launches the #ScotlandCycleRepair Scheme! Funded by @scotgov and administered through @CyclingUKScot - participating shops will now offer free repair and maintenance work up to the value of £50. More info: bit.ly/3gnAgcN
