Gerry McCartney
@gerrymccartney1.bsky.social
Professor of Wellbeing Economy
Consultant in Public Health
Consultant in Public Health
Grateful to Martin Rhodes for hosting a briefing on the impacts of #austerity on #mortality trends in the UK, and on the need to reverse the cuts to social security and local government budgets. Book here: policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/social-murder. 2 minute presentation: youtu.be/K-SHjy--0EY
October 16, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Grateful to Martin Rhodes for hosting a briefing on the impacts of #austerity on #mortality trends in the UK, and on the need to reverse the cuts to social security and local government budgets. Book here: policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/social-murder. 2 minute presentation: youtu.be/K-SHjy--0EY
5/5 We theorise that a #WellbeingEconomy can better protect the environment, reduce inequalities, and improve access to the resources we need to live healthily. To get there we need an understanding of power and vested interests, and working collectively to build a movement for change.
September 23, 2025 at 9:36 AM
5/5 We theorise that a #WellbeingEconomy can better protect the environment, reduce inequalities, and improve access to the resources we need to live healthily. To get there we need an understanding of power and vested interests, and working collectively to build a movement for change.
1/5 We have published a new article in Lancet Public Health on how a transition to a #WellbeingEconomy might impact positively on population health tinyurl.com/yc4w9xbd @mmbuchs.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 9:32 AM
1/5 We have published a new article in Lancet Public Health on how a transition to a #WellbeingEconomy might impact positively on population health tinyurl.com/yc4w9xbd @mmbuchs.bsky.social
DATE CHANGE: David Walsh and I will now be presenting the findings of our book, 'Social Murder? Austerity and life expectancy in the UK', at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday 5th November, 6pm-8pm. If you'd like to come, message me and we can add you to the invitation list!
September 15, 2025 at 1:23 PM
DATE CHANGE: David Walsh and I will now be presenting the findings of our book, 'Social Murder? Austerity and life expectancy in the UK', at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday 5th November, 6pm-8pm. If you'd like to come, message me and we can add you to the invitation list!
David Walsh and I will be presenting the findings of our book, 'Social Murder? Austerity and life expectancy in the UK', at the Scottish Parliament at 6pm on Tuesday 16th September. If you'd like to come, message me and we can add you to the invitation list!
August 27, 2025 at 7:58 AM
David Walsh and I will be presenting the findings of our book, 'Social Murder? Austerity and life expectancy in the UK', at the Scottish Parliament at 6pm on Tuesday 16th September. If you'd like to come, message me and we can add you to the invitation list!
Great to be at #Galgael to reflect, learn and celebrate 30 years after the #PollokFreeState. Looking forward to meeting friends old and new
February 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Great to be at #Galgael to reflect, learn and celebrate 30 years after the #PollokFreeState. Looking forward to meeting friends old and new