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Andrew Lawton
@andrewlawton.bsky.social
Strategic Lead Marketing & Communications (Health) at
Greater Manchester Moving - views my own.
#parkrun is worth nearly £700m to UK economy and every £1 spent returned at least £16.70 in benefits.

Improvements to mental health (happiness and a sense of achievement) more important to increased life satisfaction than physical health.

blog.parkrun.com/uk/2025/10/1...
October 14, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Interesting that in Northern Ireland they've published an update on 'Making Life Better' indicators - recognising that health is affected by many factors, not just behaviour and health services.

Missing #PhysicalActivity unfortunately: www.health-ni.gov.uk/articles/mak...
August 7, 2025 at 8:45 AM
The graph that shows Manchester’s economy is taking off for real via @manchestermill.bsky.social

James Gilmour looks at the rise in productivity in #GreaterManchester and how completion of the Phase 3 Metrolink expansion in early 2010s could be a factor.

manchestermill.co.uk/andrew-mcphi...
July 2, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Narrative is one of 'Seven essential changes' named in South Yorkshire CA's new Health is Wealth report: www.southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/news/article...

"redirects focus away from individual responsibility towards the need for collective action"

Look forward to seeing this in action
June 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Spotted in The Christie: Leaflet outlining short walks in the nearby neighbourhoods for staff and patients.

A great demonstration of bringing the benefits of physical activity into a hospital setting in #GreaterManchester.

@christieinstitute.bsky.social
@christielibrary.bsky.social
April 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The latest #BeeWell survey results for #GreaterManchester are now live.

@gmmoving.co.uk will listen to what young people in GM are saying about their wellbeing and will work with #BeeWell to act on the latest results.

Find out more: www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/beewell...
April 2, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Interesting summary of NHS Staff Survey data at #NTSummit on how younger staff report higher rates of illness due to stress.

They also feel less satisfied with pay and less likely to think they have a good work-life balance.
March 6, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Lots of great advice from @gmmoving.co.uk CEO @hayleylever.bsky.social on the latest episode of the Conveners Podcast.

An opportunity for her to dig a bit deeper than usual and explain more about our system change journey in
#GreaterManchester.

futurefitforbusiness.co.uk/the-convener...
January 24, 2025 at 8:14 AM
"The first large-scale prevention demonstrator when it comes to health."

We all have a role to play and @gmmoving.bsky.social are ready to support #LiveWell across GM alongside @andyburnham.bsky.social.
November 22, 2024 at 11:06 AM
#RedJanuary is back and I'm encouraging @gmmoving.bsky.social colleagues and the amazing networks, groups, organisations who support #GMMovingInAction to 'Rise Every Day'.

RED is a movement that invites and welcomes everyone to set a movement goal for January: www.gmmoving.co.uk/news/brighte...
November 22, 2024 at 10:14 AM
Fun night in the audience at #ChildrenInNeed last night.

Many powerful stories of incredible people which so often show the power of movement and physical activity.

When we move, we feel better 😌 #GMMoving
November 16, 2024 at 8:21 AM
📋 Sport England have released a new report showing how sport and physical activity generates over £100bn in social value per year.

Improved health outcomes help relieve pressure on the NHS through £10.5bn in wider health and social care savings

Find out more: www.sportengland.org/news-and-ins...
October 22, 2024 at 2:51 PM