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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

But, why should we CARE, BBC News?!? I hate this. Explain why it matters, really, to how he's capable of running the country please. Not how it influences voters, but how it literally impacts his ability to govern?! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Who is Andy Burnham's wife, Marie-France van Heel?

Van Heel, known as Frankie, is a marketing executive who has been in a relationship with Burnham since their university days.

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

The problem with being both a true-crime podcast enthusiast and a dog owner at last, means that I think I've exponentially raised the chances of finding a dead body on a walk. #DogMumProblems

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Peter van der Graaf @pvandergraaf.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Opening key note by deputy chief medical officer Dr Jeanne de Gruchy, highlighting worrying increases in obesity in both children and adults with people living in deprived areas worst affected. Food industry promotion of unhealthy foods are one of the main drivers. #WSARoadmapevent

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Insights from todays presentations #WSARoadmapevent in Birmingham

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Peter van der Graaf @pvandergraaf.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Dr Justin Varney-Bennett providing food for thought by talking about the culture context of dietary decisions (place, identity, experiences, deprivation). Thinking about culturally intelligent eating guides, weight as an aspect of cultural identity, and the stigma of food poverty. #WSARoadmapevent

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Peter van der Graaf @pvandergraaf.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Four lessons from Dolly van Tulekken to make national food policy work: 1) deploy a compelling argument, 2) build a movement, 3) enlist the prime minister, and 4) be bold, act fast, no regrets! #WSARoadmapevent

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Peter van der Graaf @pvandergraaf.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Very pleased to be at the #Whole #Systems #Approach Roadmap event in Birmingham talking about all things healthy weight, systems, and collaborations between academia and local authorities to share insights, including from @nihr-phirst.bsky.social projects. #WSARoadmapevent

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Happening today is the #WSARoadmapevent led by PHIRST Connect bringing together expertise from different organisations to create a plan to implement Whole Systems approaches that will tackle obesity systemically @leedsbeckett.bsky.social @profkebrown.bsky.social @lauralamming.bsky.social

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Lovely write up of #NI_WSALearning Event here: www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/lived-e... @nihr-phirst.bsky.social

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

@profkebrown.bsky.social wrapped up with thanks to PHA, panellists, Fiona Quigley and everyone who attended and participated in the @nihr-phirst.bsky.social evaluation. Thanks to ESRC Impact Accelerator Award for funding the event! And @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social for hosting! #NI_WSALearningEvent

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Finally, we were chuffed to hear from Deputy Chief Medical Office, Dr Chada, who's working on implementating the new Healthy Futures Obesity Strategic Framework featuring the WSA. He noted the need to look to this event & outputs as part of the process. #NI_WSALearningEvent @nihr-phirst.bsky.social

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

The big ticket item was next: local implementation teams sharing tips and challenges - resources, high-level collaboration with other sectors, inter-council learning and collaboration are key! #NI_WSALearningEvent @nihr-phirst.bsky.social

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Our National Panel with experts from @leedsbeckett.bsky.social @hselive.bsky.social @publichealthscot.bsky.social PH Wales and PHA shared their varying experiences and advocated for high-level leadership and resourcing for WSA success #NI_WSALearningEvent @nihr-phirst.bsky.social

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

After the regional perspective, we were delighted to hear from Fiona Quigley, a person with lived experience. We must stop blaming individuals for societal influences! #NI_WSALearningEvent @nihr-phirst.bsky.social

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

And our own @nihr-phirst.bsky.social Dr Gavin Breslin synthesises the WSA evidence from his and PHIRST work into a digestible briefing for policy makers and practitioners #NI_WSALearningEvent

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Emily Roberts from PHA doubles down on the need for this new WSA to address obesity in NI and beyond #NI_WSALearningEvent @nihr-phirst.bsky.social

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

The Health Minister kicks us off sharing how important the WSA is as part of the new Healthy Futures strategy #NI_WSALearningEvent @nihr-phirst.bsky.social

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

The WSA Learning Event in Belfast in next Weds! A collaboration between PHIRST & NI Public Health Agency. Excited to welcome implementation experts from @publichealthscot.bsky.social @hselive.bsky.social PHWales + @leedsbeckett.bsky.social + NI council implementation teams! #NI_WSALearningEvent

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

These have been the work of two years with @profkebrown.bsky.social @katienewby.bsky.social, Imogen Freethy, Gavin Breslin and many more from @nihr-phirst.bsky.social Fascinating to see the challenges and tenancity of the implementation teams using the PHE guidance in NI! #NI_WSALearningEvent

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Excited to host this with @profkebrown.bsky.social and Dr Gavin Breslin from Queens University Belfast! The culmination of two years hard work in NI - and by hard work, we mean the councils and Public Health Agency's extremely diligent implementation of a WSA to obesity so far! #NI_WSALearningEvent

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

If only there wasn't a massive conference fee, it would be an absolute joy to behold!!!

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

A banner day - email addressed to Prof. Dr Laura Lamming. That MPhil in Public Health is really working for me....How could it NOT be spam?! I mean, afterall, I am also very well equipped to present at their enginnering conference....

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

I like that Mary Bennet got two wet shirted men, while Elizabeth only got one. Well done, BBC, well done. #TheOtherBennetSister #FeelsFairGivenTheMother

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Delivered a lecture on whole systems approaches to obesity to undegrads today. Managed to work in a genuinely relevant pic of my dog. #NailingDogMumAcademiaCrossover #MyDogIsABadInfluenceOnMyHealthyEating

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

And what a lovely audience for the @nihr-phirst.bsky.social WSA work too! Thanks again @imsepidemiology.bsky.social and @nihrsphr.bsky.social for a fab conference, interesting speakers and a banging lunch!

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

@nihr-phirst.bsky.social about to present the first talk of the day on our Lambeth prevention and promotion for better mental health eval!

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Great kick off by Nick Wareham, big picture thinking about funding for PH research but also blowing my poor mind with the dubiousness of "validated" PA questionnaires ...

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Heading to Cambridge for the EoE public health conference today and looking forward to chatting about whole systems approaches and seeing old pals from @imsepidemiology.bsky.social former MRC Epi.

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Looking forward to the "no YOU'RE the cutest!" mock argument....the new project has the cutest button nose, AKA policy implications.

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Research=dating. I'm in the honeymoon phase of new project, coyly learning a new topic & waiting to find out its annoying quirks. Simultaneously, breaking up with an older project, feeling like I learnt a lot, but its me, not you (I've got to start the new project), but I will always love you.

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WHO @who.int · 06/08/2025

Access to safe abortion protects the health of women and girls. As with all other health services, women and girls should be able to access safe and respectful abortion care, when they need it, without fear of harm, punishment or recrimination. #HealthForAll

Illustration of a woman standing in a lit doorway, casting a long shadow down a dark hallway. Text on the image reads: 'Restricting access to safe abortion drives women and girls to unsafe procedures.'

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

I have evolved from following my dog round checking what's in her mouth, to following my dog round with her cooling mat and attaching a cold 'cape' in the form of a teatowel. #PokemonDogMumEvolution #Colddogizard

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

M&S using 'all the small things' for their latest ad. That's it, hell has frozen over.

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

I've always said David Tennant was my Doctor but damn, I'm claiming Ncuti Gatwa as my Doctor too!! 10/10 Doctoring! Knew he'd be excellent! #DrWho

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Very worrying and not impressed by the veiled dig at junior docs who absolutely deserved their pay increase. I don;t know what to say! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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NHS plans 'unthinkable' cuts to balance books

Diabetes care, rehab centres, end-of-life services and talking therapies at risk in England.

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Can't believe no-one told me that the best way to stop scam calls is to drop your phone down the toilet #LifeHacks

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

*Free/subsidised place opportunities for NHS and Local Authority colleagues to attend the 2025 Society for Social Medicine and Population Health Annual Conference in Bradford (10-12 Sept)* 10 to those in the Bradford district; 10 from elsewhere in the UK and Ireland. Apply here: bit.ly/3FCh8JR

Picture of Bradford City Hall - taken from the end of Thornton Road by Betty Longbottom

Picture of Market Street, Bradford by Tim Green

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Great news for women's health and reducing health inequalities in the UK! Bravo! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Morning-after pill to be made free at pharmacies in England

The government hopes the move will end the

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Sherry Pagoto, PhD @drsherrypagoto.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Happy birthday, BF Skinner! (1904-1990) This quote, which rings even more true today than ever, is from Contingencies of Reinforcement: A Theoretical Analysis (1969)

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Heathrow willing, we will be completing our data collection in NI next week for our process eval of the implementation of a whole systems approach to obesity! We're finding some really interesting stuff which we can't wait to share with you this summer! For more: phirst.nihr.ac.uk/evaluations/...

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Getting RREAL about implementation of a Whole Systems Approach (WSA) to obesity prevention in Northern Ireland (NI): A process evaluation - NIHR Public Health Interventions Responsive Studies Teams (P...

A process evaluation of the implementation of a Whole Systems Approach to obesity prevention in Northern Ireland.

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Aah it's nice to be back in academia, receiving insane spam emails inflating my standing: "Dear Professor Lamming..." Sadly, I will respond to nothing less than my chosen honorific: Integalactic Leader of the Empire and Goose Juggler Extraordinaire, Madam Lamming. Predatory journals take note.

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a man with a gun says well my days of not taking you seriously are certainly coming to a middle ..

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