Dave Boulger
@daveboulger.bsky.social
Associate Director of Population Health at NHS Greater Manchester | Passionate about Tackling Inequalities | Father, Husband, Cocker Spaniel 'dad'...& Part-time Farmer | Views are my personal opinions.
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We’re in an acute crisis when it comes to the persistent high rate of alcohol deaths since the pandemic. Whilst death rates were stable between 2009-2019, they increased by a fifth in 2020 and a further 13.5% between 2020 and 2022.
www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/increas...
www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/increas...
Increase in alcohol deaths in England an ‘acute crisis’
The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an “acute crisis” requiring urgent action from government, according to a new study led by researchers at the Univ...
www.sheffield.ac.uk
April 11, 2025 at 9:38 AM
We’re in an acute crisis when it comes to the persistent high rate of alcohol deaths since the pandemic. Whilst death rates were stable between 2009-2019, they increased by a fifth in 2020 and a further 13.5% between 2020 and 2022.
www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/increas...
www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/increas...
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We've got a new paper out today in @thelancetph.bsky.social, led by @melissaoldham.bsky.social, looking at the sharp increase in alcohol-specific deaths in England since the start of the pandemic and digging into which groups in the population have been worst affected
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Trends in alcohol-specific deaths in England, 2001–22: an observational study
Alcohol-specific deaths in England remain high and increased after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policies should aim to reduce rates of alcohol consumption at the population level.
Substantial investment is ...
www.thelancet.com
April 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
We've got a new paper out today in @thelancetph.bsky.social, led by @melissaoldham.bsky.social, looking at the sharp increase in alcohol-specific deaths in England since the start of the pandemic and digging into which groups in the population have been worst affected
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Interesting article on mens health. It is a bit simplistic but raises important points about health literacy, confidence, and perceptions of masculinity:
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Why men are so unhealthy - and what can be done
Men are more likely to die prematurely than women - and worse at seeking care when they need it.
www.bbc.com
April 6, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Interesting article on mens health. It is a bit simplistic but raises important points about health literacy, confidence, and perceptions of masculinity:
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Terrible #PublicHealth and #poverty: can't tackle the first without dealing with the second
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Doctors urge government to fight poverty after rise in patients with Victorian diseases
Survey finds vast majority of doctors are concerned at impact of health inequalities on their patients
www.theguardian.com
April 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Terrible #PublicHealth and #poverty: can't tackle the first without dealing with the second
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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1/2. The evidence on 20mph speed limits from Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) post.parliament.uk/research-bri...
20 mph speed limits and zones: public health impacts
How can 20 mph speed limits and zones provide public health benefits? What are the challenges for interpreting the evidence, and policy considerations?
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April 2, 2025 at 9:12 AM
1/2. The evidence on 20mph speed limits from Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) post.parliament.uk/research-bri...
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🧵 #5FromFPH – Five highlights from the Faculty and our partners on Bluesky this week as we work together to support Better Health For All, leaving no one behind.
March 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
🧵 #5FromFPH – Five highlights from the Faculty and our partners on Bluesky this week as we work together to support Better Health For All, leaving no one behind.
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Record breaking new poverty data (for 2023/4) for all the wrong reasons.
📈Record number children in poverty - 4.5m
📈Record number people experiencing food insecurity - 7.5m
📈Record number people in households using a food bank in previous 12 months - 2.8m (1.1m of whom were children)
📈Record number children in poverty - 4.5m
📈Record number people experiencing food insecurity - 7.5m
📈Record number people in households using a food bank in previous 12 months - 2.8m (1.1m of whom were children)
March 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Record breaking new poverty data (for 2023/4) for all the wrong reasons.
📈Record number children in poverty - 4.5m
📈Record number people experiencing food insecurity - 7.5m
📈Record number people in households using a food bank in previous 12 months - 2.8m (1.1m of whom were children)
📈Record number children in poverty - 4.5m
📈Record number people experiencing food insecurity - 7.5m
📈Record number people in households using a food bank in previous 12 months - 2.8m (1.1m of whom were children)
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Our updated analysis on life expectancy, including latest data, shows the UK continuing to lag behind other advanced nations.
While those born today are still expected to live longer than previous generations, they aren't expected to live as long as previously thought ⬇️
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While those born today are still expected to live longer than previous generations, they aren't expected to live as long as previously thought ⬇️
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Interpreting the latest life expectancy data
What's happening to life expectancy in the UK? Myriam Vriend and Anna Gazzillo interpret the latest data on period and cohort life expectancy.
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March 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Our updated analysis on life expectancy, including latest data, shows the UK continuing to lag behind other advanced nations.
While those born today are still expected to live longer than previous generations, they aren't expected to live as long as previously thought ⬇️
buff.ly/TZCLYMj
While those born today are still expected to live longer than previous generations, they aren't expected to live as long as previously thought ⬇️
buff.ly/TZCLYMj
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T&V Bill passes into the House of Lords as MPs resoundingly vote to phase out the sale of tobacco to the next generation. One step closer to #smokefreegeneration
March 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
T&V Bill passes into the House of Lords as MPs resoundingly vote to phase out the sale of tobacco to the next generation. One step closer to #smokefreegeneration
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Great new analysis showing that smoking isn't just bad for health it's bad for our economy. It creates almost no UK jobs and if people bought other things it would create 135k jobs. Time to create a #smokefreegeneration
🚨 New research finds that making the UK smokefree isn’t just good for health—it’s a huge win for the economy too. Our new analysis with Landman Economics found that a smokefree UK could create 135,000 more jobs, adding ~ £10 billion to the economy. 👇
March 26, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Great new analysis showing that smoking isn't just bad for health it's bad for our economy. It creates almost no UK jobs and if people bought other things it would create 135k jobs. Time to create a #smokefreegeneration
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we have been conditioned to accept that the policy solution is to build more roads
expose, debunk, and confront those who are shaping current narratives that devalue or obstruct physical activity related policy
Commercial Determinants of physical inactivity
HT @kentbuse.bsky.social
we have been conditioned to accept that the policy solution is to build more roads
expose, debunk, and confront those who are shaping current narratives that devalue or obstruct physical activity related policy
Commercial Determinants of physical inactivity
HT @kentbuse.bsky.social
March 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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we have been conditioned to accept that the policy solution is to build more roads
expose, debunk, and confront those who are shaping current narratives that devalue or obstruct physical activity related policy
Commercial Determinants of physical inactivity
HT @kentbuse.bsky.social
we have been conditioned to accept that the policy solution is to build more roads
expose, debunk, and confront those who are shaping current narratives that devalue or obstruct physical activity related policy
Commercial Determinants of physical inactivity
HT @kentbuse.bsky.social
Feels like we are on the cusp of a really exciting and fundamental shift in how we design and provide services for the public in #GreaterManchester through our #LiveWell approach.
Andy Burnham is spot on - The time has come for a radical rewiring of the country.
Our outdated state is collapsing, but unified local services can get the UK buzzing again.
This is our #LiveWell mission in #GreaterManchester. Join in.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Our outdated state is collapsing, but unified local services can get the UK buzzing again.
This is our #LiveWell mission in #GreaterManchester. Join in.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Jobcentres should be Live Well centres — this is what that means
Our outdated state is collapsing, but unified local services can get the UK buzzing again
www.thetimes.com
March 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Feels like we are on the cusp of a really exciting and fundamental shift in how we design and provide services for the public in #GreaterManchester through our #LiveWell approach.
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What does it take to lead in local gov today?
What skills, mindsets & qualities are needed to navigate the choppy waters surrounding public services?
After a year of exploring with our council network, our new report shares what we found 💡 buff.ly/JiKVood
What skills, mindsets & qualities are needed to navigate the choppy waters surrounding public services?
After a year of exploring with our council network, our new report shares what we found 💡 buff.ly/JiKVood
March 14, 2025 at 11:03 AM
What does it take to lead in local gov today?
What skills, mindsets & qualities are needed to navigate the choppy waters surrounding public services?
After a year of exploring with our council network, our new report shares what we found 💡 buff.ly/JiKVood
What skills, mindsets & qualities are needed to navigate the choppy waters surrounding public services?
After a year of exploring with our council network, our new report shares what we found 💡 buff.ly/JiKVood
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Congratulations to the cities of Córdoba, Argentina; Fortaleza, Brazil; and Greater Manchester, UK for being honored at the 2025 #Cities4Health Summit for their public health achievements! Your dedication to creating healthier urban environments sets a remarkable example for cities worldwide.
March 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Congratulations to the cities of Córdoba, Argentina; Fortaleza, Brazil; and Greater Manchester, UK for being honored at the 2025 #Cities4Health Summit for their public health achievements! Your dedication to creating healthier urban environments sets a remarkable example for cities worldwide.
Fantastic week sharing our Greater Manchester experiences and learning from amazing cities and inspirational people. It fills me with hope during these challenging times ❤️
That’s a wrap! This year’s Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit has been inspiring. Over 240+ participants from 60+ cities working together to accelerate public health solutions & prevent NCDs & injuries in cities.
More: vitalstrat.org/4kcepXc
#Cities4Health @who.int @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social
More: vitalstrat.org/4kcepXc
#Cities4Health @who.int @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social
March 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Fantastic week sharing our Greater Manchester experiences and learning from amazing cities and inspirational people. It fills me with hope during these challenging times ❤️
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Where people live, work, learn and play has a profound impact on their life. 🏠🏫🏢
We want to make sure that the environments we spend our time in don't hinder our health, but improve it.
Read some of the report's coverage in the @the-independent.com 👇
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/roya...
We want to make sure that the environments we spend our time in don't hinder our health, but improve it.
Read some of the report's coverage in the @the-independent.com 👇
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/roya...
Where people live, work and play has ‘profound impact’ on health – report
The wealthier people are, the more likely they are to have access to places that keep them healthy, the Royal Society for Public Health said.
www.independent.co.uk
January 16, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Where people live, work, learn and play has a profound impact on their life. 🏠🏫🏢
We want to make sure that the environments we spend our time in don't hinder our health, but improve it.
Read some of the report's coverage in the @the-independent.com 👇
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/roya...
We want to make sure that the environments we spend our time in don't hinder our health, but improve it.
Read some of the report's coverage in the @the-independent.com 👇
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/roya...
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Why is it more expensive to be poor in Britain?
Low-to-middle income households in Britain fare worse than their German. French and Dutch counterparts.
Low-to-middle income households in Britain fare worse than their German. French and Dutch counterparts.
January 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Why is it more expensive to be poor in Britain?
Low-to-middle income households in Britain fare worse than their German. French and Dutch counterparts.
Low-to-middle income households in Britain fare worse than their German. French and Dutch counterparts.
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📉 How can Labour tackle poverty in the UK in 2025?
On 30 Jan, we'll be discussing our annual UK Poverty report - and how the government can create lasting change through access to good work, social security reforms and affordable housing.
Sign up here: events.zoom.us/ev/AlxlUn_TR...
On 30 Jan, we'll be discussing our annual UK Poverty report - and how the government can create lasting change through access to good work, social security reforms and affordable housing.
Sign up here: events.zoom.us/ev/AlxlUn_TR...
January 15, 2025 at 11:57 AM
📉 How can Labour tackle poverty in the UK in 2025?
On 30 Jan, we'll be discussing our annual UK Poverty report - and how the government can create lasting change through access to good work, social security reforms and affordable housing.
Sign up here: events.zoom.us/ev/AlxlUn_TR...
On 30 Jan, we'll be discussing our annual UK Poverty report - and how the government can create lasting change through access to good work, social security reforms and affordable housing.
Sign up here: events.zoom.us/ev/AlxlUn_TR...
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People shouldn't have to choose between making ends meet and their health.
The cost-of-living crisis is also a public health crisis.
If we want to secure a healthier, happier nation, healthy foods must be made accessible to everyone. 🍏
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
The cost-of-living crisis is also a public health crisis.
If we want to secure a healthier, happier nation, healthy foods must be made accessible to everyone. 🍏
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
One in six UK workers skipping meals to make ends meet, says TUC
Trade unions body finds 17% have skipped meal in past three months, and as many as 10% do so most days
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2025 at 12:35 PM
People shouldn't have to choose between making ends meet and their health.
The cost-of-living crisis is also a public health crisis.
If we want to secure a healthier, happier nation, healthy foods must be made accessible to everyone. 🍏
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
The cost-of-living crisis is also a public health crisis.
If we want to secure a healthier, happier nation, healthy foods must be made accessible to everyone. 🍏
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Want to cut back on drinking alcohol this January or are thinking of trying Alcohol Change UK's Dry January?
In this blog, Professor Sir Ian Gilmore shares his top tips to help you cut down on drinking and improve your health.
ahauk.org/top-tips-to-...
In this blog, Professor Sir Ian Gilmore shares his top tips to help you cut down on drinking and improve your health.
ahauk.org/top-tips-to-...
January 7, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Want to cut back on drinking alcohol this January or are thinking of trying Alcohol Change UK's Dry January?
In this blog, Professor Sir Ian Gilmore shares his top tips to help you cut down on drinking and improve your health.
ahauk.org/top-tips-to-...
In this blog, Professor Sir Ian Gilmore shares his top tips to help you cut down on drinking and improve your health.
ahauk.org/top-tips-to-...
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The Tobacco & Vapes Bill is a game-changer for a smokefree future, but it’s just the start. To help 6 million smokers quit, we need aligned efforts across the NHS and local gov – and proper funding for services and campaigns. With the right support, real progress is within reach.
January 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
The Tobacco & Vapes Bill is a game-changer for a smokefree future, but it’s just the start. To help 6 million smokers quit, we need aligned efforts across the NHS and local gov – and proper funding for services and campaigns. With the right support, real progress is within reach.
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Our new paper on how to change public perceptions of alcohol, its harm and possible policy responses is now published in @addictionjournal.bsky.social
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Changing public perceptions of alcohol, alcohol harms and alcohol policies: A multi‐methods study to develop novel framing approaches
Background and aims Public perceptions of alcohol and its related harms and policies are shaped by multiple discourses and can influence behaviour and policy support. As part of a FrameWorks-informe...
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January 6, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Our new paper on how to change public perceptions of alcohol, its harm and possible policy responses is now published in @addictionjournal.bsky.social
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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New publication from Shaolin Wang, Shing Lau, @mattxsutton.bsky.social, Michael Anderson, Laura Anselmi & colleagues. Exploring inequalities in the prevalence of 205 conditions by the setting of recording in England.
Read it here 👇
bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Read it here 👇
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Inequalities in the prevalence recording of 205 chronic conditions recorded in primary and secondary care for 12 million patients in the English National Health Service - BMC Medicine
Background Understanding the prevalence of diseases and where it is detected and recorded in healthcare settings is important for planning effective prevention and care provision. We examined inequali...
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January 3, 2025 at 2:07 PM
New publication from Shaolin Wang, Shing Lau, @mattxsutton.bsky.social, Michael Anderson, Laura Anselmi & colleagues. Exploring inequalities in the prevalence of 205 conditions by the setting of recording in England.
Read it here 👇
bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Read it here 👇
bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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Simple home modifications like grab rails, ramps and stairlifts, funded by Disabled Facilities Grants, can reduce falls and keep people out of care homes.
Life-changing for patients, with obvious cost benefits for the NHS and local authorities.
More detail on the stats: https://buff.ly/4fNuGhG
Life-changing for patients, with obvious cost benefits for the NHS and local authorities.
More detail on the stats: https://buff.ly/4fNuGhG
January 7, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Simple home modifications like grab rails, ramps and stairlifts, funded by Disabled Facilities Grants, can reduce falls and keep people out of care homes.
Life-changing for patients, with obvious cost benefits for the NHS and local authorities.
More detail on the stats: https://buff.ly/4fNuGhG
Life-changing for patients, with obvious cost benefits for the NHS and local authorities.
More detail on the stats: https://buff.ly/4fNuGhG
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10GM’s Population Health programme works with VCSE & statutory partners to strengthen the role and influence of the VCSE sector in GM’s population health system & actively contribute to a measurable improvement in the health of residents. Find out more about this work: https://buff.ly/404KnLN
January 7, 2025 at 10:40 AM
10GM’s Population Health programme works with VCSE & statutory partners to strengthen the role and influence of the VCSE sector in GM’s population health system & actively contribute to a measurable improvement in the health of residents. Find out more about this work: https://buff.ly/404KnLN