Local councils have an important role to play in championing mental health. Our latest blog by @lisamcnally.bsky.social on what we can learn from Ireland's Public Participation Networks to ensure that community engagement isn’t tokenistic. www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/irelands-com...

"Is it really loneliness that causes poor health – or does poor health cause loneliness?" @lisamcnally.bsky.social explores the latest evidence, considering the impact of loneliness on our physiology and behaviour - and sets out what can be done to address the link: tinyurl.com/bdcf9xvy #Loneliness

There are a lot of people struggling this weekend. Some I know personally. For what it's worth - please know you're not alone. You're loved and valued. The world is a brighter and more beautiful place with you in it. Please stay. -

Training tips directly from a former World Champion and multiple world record holder. And me - banging on about all sorts of rubbish. Listen on Apple: apple.co/3RhoDbB Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/42oDRAI Listen on web: bit.ly/43XmpG1

In the BMJ today... my latest mutterings on the prevention of ill health. It sets out three issues that hinder engagement and investment in preventative programmes and services... www.bmj.com/content/389/...

LONELINESS: DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL? www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/loneliness-d...

Briiliant win for #Everton. One our best performances of 2024/25 deserved more than a draw. -

Loneliness significantly impacts our mental and physical health, but too often it remains undiscussed. @lisamcnally.bsky.social calls on local systems to tackle #loneliness as part of a neighbourhood health approach: tinyurl.com/ycke7h33

What my Mum taught me about promoting physical activity... www.linkedin.com/pulse/physic...

Another idea made a reality by our Public Health grants programme. The ‘Music and Move’ sessions at a Redditch nursery are having a positive impact... Full story here... insights.worcestershire.gov.uk/music-and-mo... -

Our Public Health Grants allow schools to make their own ideas for health improvement a reality. Here's Laura at Bayton Primary... youtu.be/tU6QmsvZdOU

Our Public Health Team have a theme song... It's surely destined to be a massive hit. Or possibly not. youtu.be/gmKoqEndU7I -

Just set yourself one aim Tony - to enjoy every minute of it! Pls update on how it goes 🙂

Our work with the Westlands housing estate has been shortlisted for the LGC Public Health Award. We devolved resources down to a committee of residents and local agencies. We've seen inspiring stories about how lives have changed for the better. "We Are Westlands!" Film... youtu.be/hV_SbpYY72o

In The BMJ... me banging on (again) about how to increase physical activity in local communities. Link here... www.bmj.com/content/386/...

The benefits to Local Authorities of supporting their local parkrun. My latest ramblings in The MJ... www.themj.co.uk/transforming...

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I love this place!!! www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/2494532...

Happy Friday Bluesky People! You're all awesome! -

How local authorities and NHS can benefit from supporting parkrun... www.themj.co.uk/transforming... @pauls-h.bsky.social #parkrun

Scrumpy's subtle hint that he wants to go for a walk... -

New longitudinal research suggests that increased time spent on online communication is associated with poorer mental health outcomes among young people. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39939991/

Exciting,aggressive and chaotic. As usual! #UTFT

Short piece in the BMJ. I've highlighted parkrun as a key way to motivate physical activity. Link here... www.bmj.com/content/386/...

Delighted that my book, One Small Step is fast approaching publication day - 10th April. 2,000 signed copies will be available in the @parkrun shop. tinyurl.com/3n8fk67m They’re gone when they’re gone. The signing process has begun

This is an important public health matter! Exercise and movement should be accessible for all yet so many barriers exist like cost and proximity. And if you’ve never had ability or inclination to be active much yourself, it can have a huge generational impact.

The British Medical Journal - Feb 2025: Social factors are crucial to encouraging physical activity. www.bmj.com/content/388/...

🧵Today we launch the #FutureMinds campaign, urging the Government too see support for children’s mental health as an investment in the future of our society – a future we cannot afford to jeopardise. The costs of inaction are far greater than the investment we could make now to turn the tide. 1/11

We're working with Steve Cram CBE to put on the 2025 Wythall Fun Run. Last year was a big success, with several hundred people of all abilities taking on the 5k, 10k or the Families on Track Relay.... wythallhollywoodfunrun.org.uk -

It was a great event #5kyourway #parkrun

We're working with Steve Cram CBE to put on the 2025 Wythall Fun Run. Last year was a big success, with several hundred people of all abilities taking on the 5k, 10k or the Families on Track Relay.... wythallhollywoodfunrun.org.uk -

One of the most important experts and campaigners on mental health in the UK. Now on BlueSky! Follow @andybell-centremh.bsky.social 🙂👍

First post on Bluesky, sharing @centreformh.bsky.social impact in 2024 on how our work has made a difference so far www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/making-an-im.... In 2025 we’re determined to keep pushing for social justice and equality in mental health. Let us know how we can work with you.

Great article, @pauls-h.bsky.social #5kyourway

BETOOOO!!!!!

There was a new RD on the block today as long-time volunteer Bethan stepped behind the megaphone to welcome 142 participants to muddy RTW. She was ably supported by 54 volunteers, which is a pretty impressive ratio of volunteers to participants! View the results: www.parkrun.org.uk/royaltunbrid...

Centennial parkrun overrun by geese - wild scenes

Sloughbottom parkrun this morning and I'm pretty pleased with that. 😊 Especially after the first 4 weeks of marathon training and I'm back at 22.18 for 5km. Great start to the weekend! #ukrunchat #sloughbottomparkrun #loveparkrun #parkrunuk

Over 400 #parkrunners to help us celebrate 400 #rutlandwater #parkruns! Runner, joggers, walkers, Nordic walkers, VI runners, birthday parkrunners - so lovely to see so many people out enjoying a 5k by the water! #loveparkrun ❤️

Some local #parkrun tourism today to avoid the mud and enjoy some different scenery at Burnham & Highbridge. #RunningIsFunning #parkrunUK

@worldbollardassoc.bsky.social Great to see a trio of uniformed bollards on duty at parkrun this morning! #parkrun

Just about to do some media interviews about this important new research. Although I say 'new' - it's actually the Insight46 study which has followed people since their birth March 1946 Spoiler: Physical activity linked with lower risk of dementia. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/jame...

"Be sensitive to all expressions of intolerance and resentment to people who are different." - Leon Weintraub www.bbc.com/news/article...

I still need someone to adopt her- I was told there’s a rescue for her but was not given a name and she will be killed if there’s no interest in this 6mth old puppy- She is in a kill shelter- Please help her- I’m scared for her-

Really great to hear @lbc.co.uk presenter Richard Spurr talking about our @agewithoutlimits.bsky.social campaign and reflect on our findings of age and ageism as we launch the second year. Listen here: www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbc/...

Life. It's all ups and downs innit? 12th Jan - I blast through a 48 mile running challenge. 20th Jan - in hospital Majors Unit on a drip and oxygen. On the mend now and on the up! -

I'm 100% faithful... To 5km parkruns this year ✅ Starting the day off with my OG running club East End Road Runners Continued training for March Brighton half marathon in aid of charity Sussex Beacon #parkrun #run #running #traitors #traitorsuk

250th parkrun done ✅

Vacancy Health Improvement Officer ce0369li.webitrent.com/ce0369li_web... wider determinants of health Inc: food, commercial determinants, planning, licensing, climate change, air quality and active travel

Sums up parkrun for me...!