Joe Potter
@joepotter.bsky.social
Policy and Influencing Manager (Children's Health and Food) at Impact on Urban Health
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McDonald's is overturning council attempts to prevent new fast food outlets by claiming they will encourage healthier lifestyles, reveals a BMJ investigation.
It shows the firm has won planning appeals in some of the most deprived areas of England
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
It shows the firm has won planning appeals in some of the most deprived areas of England
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
February 6, 2025 at 9:49 AM
McDonald's is overturning council attempts to prevent new fast food outlets by claiming they will encourage healthier lifestyles, reveals a BMJ investigation.
It shows the firm has won planning appeals in some of the most deprived areas of England
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
It shows the firm has won planning appeals in some of the most deprived areas of England
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
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📢 New report: Supporting Households in #EnergyDebt
#Energy is the fastest growing type of debt presenting at #debt advice services in GB, but accessing help from suppliers is difficult.
Check out our recommendations for how support can be improved 👇
urbanhealth.org.uk/insights/rep...
#Energy is the fastest growing type of debt presenting at #debt advice services in GB, but accessing help from suppliers is difficult.
Check out our recommendations for how support can be improved 👇
urbanhealth.org.uk/insights/rep...
Supporting households in energy debt
We commissioned Clear Consultancy Services to analyse the impact of higher energy debts on individuals, households, and the debt advice sector. The resulting executive summary outlines seven key recom...
urbanhealth.org.uk
February 5, 2025 at 9:23 AM
📢 New report: Supporting Households in #EnergyDebt
#Energy is the fastest growing type of debt presenting at #debt advice services in GB, but accessing help from suppliers is difficult.
Check out our recommendations for how support can be improved 👇
urbanhealth.org.uk/insights/rep...
#Energy is the fastest growing type of debt presenting at #debt advice services in GB, but accessing help from suppliers is difficult.
Check out our recommendations for how support can be improved 👇
urbanhealth.org.uk/insights/rep...
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Another council writing off school meal debts. Evaluation of London universal primary meals programme by @cpaguk.bsky.social & ReconnectLondon for @impurbanhealth.bsky.social showed positive impact in improving parent-school relationships on this topic too. uk.news.yahoo.com/aberdeen-cit...
Aberdeen City Council to write off £400k of school meal debt to help struggling families
The council will wipe out the debt totalling £411,977.90 as part of its commitment to help tackle child poverty thanks to a successful application for funding.
uk.news.yahoo.com
January 8, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Another council writing off school meal debts. Evaluation of London universal primary meals programme by @cpaguk.bsky.social & ReconnectLondon for @impurbanhealth.bsky.social showed positive impact in improving parent-school relationships on this topic too. uk.news.yahoo.com/aberdeen-cit...
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Really good to see that the new NPPF includes clear guidance to refuse applications for hot food takeaways AND fast
food outlets near schools.
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food outlets near schools.
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assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
December 12, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Really good to see that the new NPPF includes clear guidance to refuse applications for hot food takeaways AND fast
food outlets near schools.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/675abd...
food outlets near schools.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/675abd...
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🏢 What surrounds us, shapes us. 🌳 A thread 🧵:
Our chapter in the new Chief Medical Officer’s report on health in cities outlines how the places we live, shop and go to school affect our health...
Our chapter in the new Chief Medical Officer’s report on health in cities outlines how the places we live, shop and go to school affect our health...
Chief Medical Officer’s annual report 2024: health in cities
Professor Whitty’s report outlines a broad range of health opportunities and challenges for city populations, and includes case studies from core cities in England.
www.gov.uk
December 12, 2024 at 12:34 PM
🏢 What surrounds us, shapes us. 🌳 A thread 🧵:
Our chapter in the new Chief Medical Officer’s report on health in cities outlines how the places we live, shop and go to school affect our health...
Our chapter in the new Chief Medical Officer’s report on health in cities outlines how the places we live, shop and go to school affect our health...
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Burning wood at home produces more air pollution than road traffic.
The increase in sales of wood burners - mostly to wealthiest households in urban areas who burn because they like it - is causing pollution, which affects us all 🔥⚖️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The increase in sales of wood burners - mostly to wealthiest households in urban areas who burn because they like it - is causing pollution, which affects us all 🔥⚖️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Air pollution: Wood burners more polluting than traffic - Birmingham research
Birmingham researchers say they have found wood burning at home is more polluting than traffic.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 10, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Burning wood at home produces more air pollution than road traffic.
The increase in sales of wood burners - mostly to wealthiest households in urban areas who burn because they like it - is causing pollution, which affects us all 🔥⚖️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The increase in sales of wood burners - mostly to wealthiest households in urban areas who burn because they like it - is causing pollution, which affects us all 🔥⚖️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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What was the impact of the 1st year of @london.gov.uk's primary #freeschoolmeals policy?
📌 Webinar on new evaluation findings - 14 Jan at 12pm ⬇️
www.eventbrite.com/e/more-than-...
📌 Webinar on new evaluation findings - 14 Jan at 12pm ⬇️
www.eventbrite.com/e/more-than-...
More than a meal: Evaluating universal free school meals in London
Explore the impact of universal free school meals in London. Join us to unpack key findings and future recommendations from our report.
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December 9, 2024 at 10:27 AM
What was the impact of the 1st year of @london.gov.uk's primary #freeschoolmeals policy?
📌 Webinar on new evaluation findings - 14 Jan at 12pm ⬇️
www.eventbrite.com/e/more-than-...
📌 Webinar on new evaluation findings - 14 Jan at 12pm ⬇️
www.eventbrite.com/e/more-than-...
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🆕 BMJ investigation explores the influence of food and drink brands over school breakfast clubs.
🔎 Greater scrutiny is needed to stem the tide of unhealthy options facing children in the places they spend their time:
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
🔎 Greater scrutiny is needed to stem the tide of unhealthy options facing children in the places they spend their time:
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
Food industry has infiltrated UK children’s education: stealth marketing exposed
BMJ investigation reveals widespread influence of food and drink brands in schools and nurseries—through breakfast clubs, nutrition guidance, and healthy eating campaigns. Experts say the tactics requ...
www.bmj.com
December 5, 2024 at 11:08 AM
🆕 BMJ investigation explores the influence of food and drink brands over school breakfast clubs.
🔎 Greater scrutiny is needed to stem the tide of unhealthy options facing children in the places they spend their time:
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
🔎 Greater scrutiny is needed to stem the tide of unhealthy options facing children in the places they spend their time:
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
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New report from Dr Dolly van Tulleken & Henry Dimbleby:
📢 Politicians' insights on Government role in preventing food-related ill health
🔎 Recommendations for making healthy food accessible & affordable for all
✅ Great to support this work w/ @nestauk.bsky.social
www.nesta.org.uk/report/nouri...
📢 Politicians' insights on Government role in preventing food-related ill health
🔎 Recommendations for making healthy food accessible & affordable for all
✅ Great to support this work w/ @nestauk.bsky.social
www.nesta.org.uk/report/nouri...
Nourishing Britain: a political manual for improving the nation’s health
Henry Dimbleby and Dr Dolly van Tulleken draw on interviews with former prime ministers and other key figures to offer practical advice and insights on how today’s politicians can tackle the UK’s obes...
www.nesta.org.uk
December 2, 2024 at 3:33 PM
New report from Dr Dolly van Tulleken & Henry Dimbleby:
📢 Politicians' insights on Government role in preventing food-related ill health
🔎 Recommendations for making healthy food accessible & affordable for all
✅ Great to support this work w/ @nestauk.bsky.social
www.nesta.org.uk/report/nouri...
📢 Politicians' insights on Government role in preventing food-related ill health
🔎 Recommendations for making healthy food accessible & affordable for all
✅ Great to support this work w/ @nestauk.bsky.social
www.nesta.org.uk/report/nouri...
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🔥🪵 Wood burning is the primary source of fine particulate pollution.
💰 It's also almost always the more expensive option, and in urban areas is mostly a luxury enjoyed by the wealthiest households.
urbanhealth.org.uk/insights/rep...
💰 It's also almost always the more expensive option, and in urban areas is mostly a luxury enjoyed by the wealthiest households.
urbanhealth.org.uk/insights/rep...
Wood burning is more expensive than central heating
There’s a perception that burning wood is a cheaper way to heat a home. New research we’ve supported by Global Action Plan shows not only is that not true, but there are significant hidden costs to bu...
urbanhealth.org.uk
November 27, 2024 at 10:02 AM
🔥🪵 Wood burning is the primary source of fine particulate pollution.
💰 It's also almost always the more expensive option, and in urban areas is mostly a luxury enjoyed by the wealthiest households.
urbanhealth.org.uk/insights/rep...
💰 It's also almost always the more expensive option, and in urban areas is mostly a luxury enjoyed by the wealthiest households.
urbanhealth.org.uk/insights/rep...
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Over the last 30 years, obesity levels have doubled while politicians on all sides have tried and mostly failed to get a grip on the problem.
Too often obesity reduction policies were abandoned, derailed, watered down or lost in the system. What went wrong? www.nesta.org.uk/report/nouri...
Too often obesity reduction policies were abandoned, derailed, watered down or lost in the system. What went wrong? www.nesta.org.uk/report/nouri...
Nourishing Britain: a political manual for improving the nation’s health
Henry Dimbleby and Dr Dolly van Tulleken draw on interviews with former prime ministers and other key figures to offer practical advice and insights on how today’s politicians can tackle the UK’s obes...
www.nesta.org.uk
November 25, 2024 at 8:49 AM
Over the last 30 years, obesity levels have doubled while politicians on all sides have tried and mostly failed to get a grip on the problem.
Too often obesity reduction policies were abandoned, derailed, watered down or lost in the system. What went wrong? www.nesta.org.uk/report/nouri...
Too often obesity reduction policies were abandoned, derailed, watered down or lost in the system. What went wrong? www.nesta.org.uk/report/nouri...
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Universal Primary #FreeSchoolMeals in London is making a huge difference, a new evaluation reveals, with children feeling “stronger and healthier” and having more energy for learning since the policy introduction. Here’s why policymakers must take notice 👇
www.schoolfoodmatters.org/news-views/n...
www.schoolfoodmatters.org/news-views/n...
London's free school meals policy is improving children’s health and family finances
A new evaluation highlights the positive impact of Universal Primary Free School Meals (UPFSM) for children and their families and recommends universal free school meal policies be improved and extend...
www.schoolfoodmatters.org
November 19, 2024 at 3:15 PM
Universal Primary #FreeSchoolMeals in London is making a huge difference, a new evaluation reveals, with children feeling “stronger and healthier” and having more energy for learning since the policy introduction. Here’s why policymakers must take notice 👇
www.schoolfoodmatters.org/news-views/n...
www.schoolfoodmatters.org/news-views/n...
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🍎 How is extending entitlement of Free School Meals in London working for children, parents, schools and caterers? We commissioned an independent evaluation (actually, two) to find out:
urbanhealth.org.uk/insights/rep...
urbanhealth.org.uk/insights/rep...
More than a meal
An independent evaluation of universal primary free school meals for children in London.
urbanhealth.org.uk
November 19, 2024 at 9:25 AM
🍎 How is extending entitlement of Free School Meals in London working for children, parents, schools and caterers? We commissioned an independent evaluation (actually, two) to find out:
urbanhealth.org.uk/insights/rep...
urbanhealth.org.uk/insights/rep...