Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer @wcrf.org. Focused on all things cancer prevention. Views are my own.
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Good advice from the @wcrf.org!
‼️ Do not use supplements for cancer prevention www.wcrf.org/research-pol...
Thanks to @mariecgoldman.bsky.social &
@jimdickson.bsky.social for co-chairing the all important APPG on Dietary Health.
@wcrf.org had the pleasure of attending the Group's inaugural meeting on Wednesday to discuss the obesity-cancer link.
Special thanks to @oha-updates.bsky.social for convening!
Today shows what is possible when public health is prioritised over industry profits 👏
Congratulations to all those involved who made this happen!! This is a BIG win. @ashorguk.bsky.social
@crukpolicy.bsky.social
@theguardian.com today highlights the huge toll of avoidable illness (including 40% of cancers) on the UK's healthy life expectancy, which has reduced by 2 years.
@healthfoundation.bsky.social highlights the need for bold policies such as an unhealthy food tax and minimum unit pricing of alcohol.
Big food companies are making billions promoting less healthy products as the cheapest, easiest option.
We're demanding healthier food on our shelves, now.
Watch 👇 then sign the Charter: www.recipeforchange.org.uk/we-are-fed-up/ #WeAreFedUp
New campaign urges ministers to put public health before big food profits www.londondaily.news/new-campaign... #news #london #londonnews
Healthy Start uplift: An increase in value to Healthy Start payments from April 2026 will help families on lower incomes to eat well during pregnancy and early years, but more change is needed to improve the scheme.
www.sustainweb.org/news/mar26-h...
Alcohol causes at least seven types of cancer, including breast cancer.
Macmillan Lead Cancer Nurse Caroline Tweedie explains that drinking alcohol - even at low levels, increases breast cancer risk. People have the right to know this information.
youtu.be/wdiKgb89hEE
#ReduceAlcoholHarm
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🏛️ Nearly 40 bills were announced in the #KingsSpeech today - but food policy wasn't mentioned once!
This is missed a opportunity to tackle #foodinsecurity support children's health and build a food system that works for everyone.
foodfoundation.org.uk/news/our-rea...
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Read the evidence behind our Recommendation to not use supplements for cancer prevention
A major new public campaign by Recipe for Change, a coalition of 45 organisations led by Sustain, The Food Foundation, and the Obesity Health Alliance, is sending a clear message to government and industry...
www.londondaily.news
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Findings on healthy life expectancy in UK shed light on its deteriorating health
An increase in value to Healthy Start payments from April 2026 will help families on lower incomes to eat well during pregnancy and early years, but more change is needed to improve the scheme.
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill is now law in the UK, a pivotal moment for public health 🎉
While tobacco is not a cancer risk factor that we focus on at World Cancer Research Fund, we fully recognise the devastating burden of cancer it causes.
The Act aims to protect future generations.
bit.ly/4cSnO3r
Metric gives fuller picture than life expectancy, which is simply how long people live, says Health Foundation
