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Alan Maryon-Davis

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Public health doctor, writer & broadcaster. Fairness in health & healthcare, social justice and equitable sustainability. Tweeting in a personal capacity.

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Joined November 2011
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@dignityindying
Dignity in Dying
7 months
This Friday, MPs will vote on the assisted dying Bill. It all comes down to this - Tag your MP and ask them to vote yes. If it passes, the Bill continues its journey in the House of Lords - if not, it falls. This could be our last chance to secure a compassionate law.
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@toadmeister
Toby Young
2 years
I've just submitted the following complaint to the BBC, @BBCPolitics and @bbclaurak. On Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg on 21st April 2024, Chris Packham, a BBC personality (ex-presenter of Springwatch, presenter of forthcoming Inside Our Minds), said the following when challenged
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@energygovuk
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
2 years
Earlier this week, the government launched a consultation to better understand the barriers Community Energy Projects face. These projects involve people coming together to reduce energy use and re-invest money back into the area. One example is Nadder Community Energy šŸ“½ļøšŸ‘‡
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@doctor_oxford
Dr Rachel Clarke
2 years
In a week of ā€œunfit for purposeā€ anti NHS spin, never forget the impact of 12 years of Tory govt. @C4Ciaran compared NHS performance in 2023 to 2011: ā–Ŗļøx10 worse 4-hour A&E waits ā–Ŗļøx14 worse cancer waits ā–Ŗļøx16 worse 4-hour trolley waits ā–Ŗļøx3,000 worse 12-hour trolley waits
@Channel4News
Channel 4 News
2 years
How has England’s NHS fared under Conservative governments? @C4Ciaran and @FactCheck have been crunching the numbers.
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@busybee_75
Susan Jonas
2 years
Sunak and ministers stoking division over UK’s net zero target, warns Ed Miliband
theguardian.com
Labour shadow energy minister will use speech to say Tory approach is also leading to higher bills
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Alan Maryon-Davis
2 years
On my walk this morning ... Ginkgoing, ginkgoing, ginkgone.
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@amaryond
Alan Maryon-Davis
2 years
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a pointy tomato.
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@FPH
Faculty of Public Health
2 years
Following the decision on licences for oil & gas in the North Sea, FPH have joined the UK health community in signing a letter from @UKHealthClimate to the PM highlighting our concerns over the impact of #ClimateChange and fossil fuels on people’s health. https://t.co/46FlBxXxo2
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An open letter signed by health leadersĀ calls on UK prime minister Rishi Sunak to withdraw the decision to approve new licences for oil and gas in the North Sea Dear prime minister, We write to you...
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@marmotihe
The Sir Michael Marmot Institute of Health Equity
3 years
As @BBCNewsnight highlighted, government commitment is a prerequisite to reduce health inequalities – eating healthily is not a choice if you have to spend 74% of your income on healthy food explains @MichaelMarmot – we know what to do: #BuildBackFairer – a thread
@BBCNewsnight
BBC Newsnight
3 years
"To feed your children junk food is cheaper" Sir Michael Marmot says the poor are stuck in a cycle of feeding bad food to their children #Newsnight
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@amaryond
Alan Maryon-Davis
3 years
"The only thing better than singing is more singing." - Ella Fitzgerald Great victory for our collective pushback. https://t.co/X9ermqAKXi
theguardian.com
Chamber choir to resume place in Proms programme after plans to shut it down met fierce opposition
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Joel Ashton šŸƒšŸŒ³šŸƒ
3 years
I’m very sorry to report that @CambsCC have approved the felling of 1000 ancient fruit trees within an orchard just outside #Cambridge for a new bus route to…get this…tackle climate change! šŸ˜– Please continue to support @BonkersBusway. It’s not over yet https://t.co/zHEXgu18j4
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theguardian.com
Councillors vote to chop down trees in Coton Orchard for busway from Cambridge to Cambourne
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@ChrisGPackham
Chris Packham
3 years
It’s time for the MOD to end fox hunting on their land . Please RT and sign the petition : https://t.co/aacxD1Yyh3 @ProtectTheWild_ @DefenceHQ
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@UK_AHA
Alcohol Health Alliance UK
3 years
Following the @P_H_S_Official study on the impact of #MUP in Scotland, our Chair, Sir Ian Gilmore, is calling on the Government to implement this 'life-saving' policy in England. Read the full statement at https://t.co/BszlKrI12S
@TheLancet
The Lancet
3 years
Minimum unit pricing for #alcohol was introduced in Scotland in 2018 (50p per unit) with the aim of reducing alcohol consumption in the heaviest drinkers. A new study analyses the impact of the policy on alcohol-specific hospitalisations and deaths. https://t.co/ehoHjbc8lw
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@EUROCAREBRUSSEL
EurocareBrussel
3 years
Eurocare welcomes news Scotland's pioneering minimum unit pricing policy reduced alcohol deaths, especially among the more disadvantaged. We hope this convinces policy makers elsewhere to be as bold in protecting their citizens. ā¬‡ļø https://t.co/mw4EU0CHh1
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theguardian.com
Experts say research provides clear evidence minimum unit pricing has reduced harm caused by alcohol
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@ChrisGPackham
Chris Packham
3 years
Please RT widely ! There are other options @CambsCC please consider them before committing ecocide . Thank you .
@BonkersBusway
Bonkers Busway Cambs
3 years
In less than a week, on the 21st March @CambsCC will vote on whether to DESTROY its largest traditional orchard. A HABITAT OF PRINCIPAL IMPORTANCE, a 1000 trees, for a Ā£200m tarmac road for buses. A loss @greatercambs claim can be ā€œlessened to non-significantā€ in 30 years by
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@KatParmar
Kat Parmar
3 years
Here’s my payslip as a first year doctor in 2005, next to a first year doctor colleague’s in 2023. 18 years later, their take home salary is less than mine was. I lived for free in hospital accommodation and had a fraction of their student loan. #JuniorDoctorsStrike
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@crimlawuk
Chris Daw KC
3 years
My @SkyNews interview exposing Braverman’s lies is approaching 2 million views. This is democracy in action. #BritainIsBetterThanTheTories
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@amaryond
Alan Maryon-Davis
3 years
Remove Bishops From The House Of Lords - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/Zi04WPdwJ7 via @UKChange
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Remove Bishops From The House Of Lords
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Alan Maryon-Davis
3 years
On my walk this morning ... The web that went wrong.
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