Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Community power! What happens when local people take the lead on health improvement? Here's an example from Worcestershire - featured in the Health Promotion International. academic.oup.com/heapro/artic... 000
Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 13/08/2026This project changed how we do public health work in Worcestershire. It tells a story of trust and putting power where it belongs. We learned a powerful lesson. When communities lead amazing things happen... academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...academic.oup.comThe Ottawa Charter in practice: community-led action to reduce health inequalities in the UKAbstract. This article presents a practice-based case study illustrating how the action areas and strategies outlined in the Ottawa Charter can be put into 010
Reposted by Dr Lisa McNallyCentre for Mental Health @centreformh.bsky.social · 12/12/2025"Let’s drop the minimising headlines and build services, and a public conversation, that match the evidence and the lived reality." Our latest blog from @lisamcnally.bsky.social discusses the dangers of framing mental distress as mere “stress” 👇 www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/life-being-s... 131
Reposted by Dr Lisa McNallyCentre for Mental Health @centreformh.bsky.social · 18/09/2025Local councils have an important role to play in championing mental health. Our latest blog by @lisamcnally.bsky.social on what we can learn from Ireland's Public Participation Networks to ensure that community engagement isn’t tokenistic. www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/irelands-com... 042
Reposted by Dr Lisa McNallyCentre for Mental Health @centreformh.bsky.social · 24/07/2025"Is it really loneliness that causes poor health – or does poor health cause loneliness?" @lisamcnally.bsky.social explores the latest evidence, considering the impact of loneliness on our physiology and behaviour - and sets out what can be done to address the link: tinyurl.com/bdcf9xvy #Lonelinesscentreformentalhealth.org.ukDoes loneliness really cause us to die earlier? - Centre for Mental HealthLisa explores the links between loneliness and poor health and asks: does loneliness cause poor health (and an earlier death) – or does poor health cause loneliness? 071
Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 20/04/2025There are a lot of people struggling this weekend. Some I know personally. For what it's worth - please know you're not alone. You're loved and valued. The world is a brighter and more beautiful place with you in it. Please stay. - 051
Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 19/04/2025Training tips directly from a former World Champion and multiple world record holder. And me - banging on about all sorts of rubbish. Listen on Apple: apple.co/3RhoDbB Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/42oDRAI Listen on web: bit.ly/43XmpG1 040
Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 15/04/2025In the BMJ today... my latest mutterings on the prevention of ill health. It sets out three issues that hinder engagement and investment in preventative programmes and services... www.bmj.com/content/389/...bmj.comPrevention: The Law of Inverse Relevance 021
Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 13/04/2025LONELINESS: DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL? www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/loneliness-d...centreformentalhealth.org.ukLoneliness: Don’t ask, don’t tell? - Centre for Mental HealthLoneliness impacts our health but often remains undiscussed. Lisa urges local systems to tackle loneliness as part of a neighbourhood health approach. 111
Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 12/04/2025Briiliant win for #Everton. One our best performances of 2024/25 deserved more than a draw. - 0150
Reposted by Dr Lisa McNallyCentre for Mental Health @centreformh.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Loneliness significantly impacts our mental and physical health, but too often it remains undiscussed. @lisamcnally.bsky.social calls on local systems to tackle #loneliness as part of a neighbourhood health approach: tinyurl.com/ycke7h33centreformentalhealth.org.ukLoneliness: Don’t ask, don’t tell? - Centre for Mental HealthLoneliness has a significant impact on our health, but too often remains undiscussed. Lisa McNally calls on local systems to tackle loneliness as part of a neighbourhood health approach. 0139
Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 27/03/2025What my Mum taught me about promoting physical activity... www.linkedin.com/pulse/physic... 000
Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 07/03/2025Another idea made a reality by our Public Health grants programme. The ‘Music and Move’ sessions at a Redditch nursery are having a positive impact... Full story here... insights.worcestershire.gov.uk/music-and-mo... - 010
Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 05/03/2025Our Public Health Grants allow schools to make their own ideas for health improvement a reality. Here's Laura at Bayton Primary... youtu.be/tU6QmsvZdOUyoutu.beBalance bikes boost children's confidence!YouTube video by Worcestershire County Council 040
Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Our Public Health Team have a theme song... It's surely destined to be a massive hit. Or possibly not. youtu.be/gmKoqEndU7I -youtu.be"We're Not Just Geeks" - Worcestershire Public Health TeamYouTube video by Lisa McNally 010
Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Just set yourself one aim Tony - to enjoy every minute of it! Pls update on how it goes 🙂 030
Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Our work with the Westlands housing estate has been shortlisted for the LGC Public Health Award. We devolved resources down to a committee of residents and local agencies. We've seen inspiring stories about how lives have changed for the better. "We Are Westlands!" Film... youtu.be/hV_SbpYY72o 000
Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 20/02/2025In The BMJ... me banging on (again) about how to increase physical activity in local communities. Link here... www.bmj.com/content/386/...bmj.comThe BMJ: browse by volume/issue, medical specialty or clinical topicFull archive, searchable by print issue, specialty, clinical & non-clinical topic. See also for podcasts, videos, infographics, blogs, reader comments, print cover images 041
Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 20/02/2025The benefits to Local Authorities of supporting their local parkrun. My latest ramblings in The MJ... www.themj.co.uk/transforming...themj.co.ukTransforming the world one run at a timeOn 2 October 2004, a man went down to his local park in London with some friends. What they did there would change the world. Although they didn't realise it at... 072
Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 20/02/2025Hey @blueskystarterpack.com please add: go.bsky.app/VBHLcsQ 042
Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 20/02/2025I love this place!!! www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/2494532...worcesternews.co.ukOne year anniversary - vegan restaurant's successes and cost of living challengesVegan restaurant No Frickin' Chicken is celebrating its first full year open in Worcester 000
Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 14/02/2025Happy Friday Bluesky People! You're all awesome! - 120
Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 14/02/2025How local authorities and NHS can benefit from supporting parkrun... www.themj.co.uk/transforming... @pauls-h.bsky.social #parkrunthemj.co.ukTransforming the world one run at a timeOn 2 October 2004, a man went down to his local park in London with some friends. What they did there would change the world. Although they didn't realise it at... 0121
Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 13/02/2025Scrumpy's subtle hint that he wants to go for a walk... - 0120
Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 13/02/2025New longitudinal research suggests that increased time spent on online communication is associated with poorer mental health outcomes among young people. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39939991/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.govThe relationship between online communication and mental health and cardiorespiratory fitness from ages 15 to 17: a longitudinal cohort study - PubMedThis study underscores the potential negative effects of online communication on mental and physical health among adolescents, regardless of sex or SES. The findings highlight the importance of balanc... 031
Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Exciting,aggressive and chaotic. As usual! #UTFT 020
Reposted by Dr Lisa McNallyDr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 13/01/2025Short piece in the BMJ. I've highlighted parkrun as a key way to motivate physical activity. Link here... www.bmj.com/content/386/...bmj.comSocial factors in encouraging physical activity 15211
Reposted by Dr Lisa McNallyPaul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 04/02/2025Delighted that my book, One Small Step is fast approaching publication day - 10th April. 2,000 signed copies will be available in the @parkrun shop. tinyurl.com/3n8fk67m They’re gone when they’re gone. The signing process has begun 1015921
Reposted by Dr Lisa McNallyHolistic Health Visitor @holistichv.bsky.social · 08/02/2025This is an important public health matter! Exercise and movement should be accessible for all yet so many barriers exist like cost and proximity. And if you’ve never had ability or inclination to be active much yourself, it can have a huge generational impact. 182
Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 08/02/2025The British Medical Journal - Feb 2025: Social factors are crucial to encouraging physical activity. www.bmj.com/content/388/...bmj.comSocial factors are crucial to encouraging physical activityZhu and colleagues’ study is a good example of research into psychological approaches to encouraging exercise. They found that motivational interviewing had no effect on physical activity in studies w... 163
Reposted by Dr Lisa McNallyCentre for Mental Health @centreformh.bsky.social · 05/02/2025🧵Today we launch the #FutureMinds campaign, urging the Government too see support for children’s mental health as an investment in the future of our society – a future we cannot afford to jeopardise. The costs of inaction are far greater than the investment we could make now to turn the tide. 1/11 1127
Reposted by Dr Lisa McNallyDr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 03/02/2025We're working with Steve Cram CBE to put on the 2025 Wythall Fun Run. Last year was a big success, with several hundred people of all abilities taking on the 5k, 10k or the Families on Track Relay.... wythallhollywoodfunrun.org.uk - 073
Reposted by Dr Lisa McNallyJennyJ @jennyjwilson.bsky.social · 04/02/2025It was a great event #5kyourway #parkrun 071
Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 03/02/2025We're working with Steve Cram CBE to put on the 2025 Wythall Fun Run. Last year was a big success, with several hundred people of all abilities taking on the 5k, 10k or the Families on Track Relay.... wythallhollywoodfunrun.org.uk - 073
Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 02/02/2025One of the most important experts and campaigners on mental health in the UK. Now on BlueSky! Follow @andybell-centremh.bsky.social 🙂👍 010
Reposted by Dr Lisa McNallyAndy Bell @andybell-centremh.bsky.social · 09/01/2025First post on Bluesky, sharing @centreformh.bsky.social impact in 2024 on how our work has made a difference so far www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/making-an-im.... In 2025 we’re determined to keep pushing for social justice and equality in mental health. Let us know how we can work with you.centreformentalhealth.org.ukOur impact - Centre for Mental HealthIn 2024, our research has shone a light on mental health injustice and shown how we can build a mentally healthier nation. Here's a snapshot of our year in numbers. 2134
Reposted by Dr Lisa McNallyJennyJ @jennyjwilson.bsky.social · 02/02/2025Great article, @pauls-h.bsky.social #5kyourway 141
Reposted by Dr Lisa McNallyRoyal Tunbridge Wells parkrun @rtwparkrun.bsky.social · 01/02/2025There was a new RD on the block today as long-time volunteer Bethan stepped behind the megaphone to welcome 142 participants to muddy RTW. She was ably supported by 54 volunteers, which is a pretty impressive ratio of volunteers to participants! View the results: www.parkrun.org.uk/royaltunbrid... 0111
Reposted by Dr Lisa McNallyActinotus forsythii @actinotusforsythii.bsky.social · 31/01/2025Centennial parkrun overrun by geese - wild scenes 1415411
Reposted by Dr Lisa McNallyRachel Miller @rachelmilleruk.bsky.social · 01/02/2025Sloughbottom parkrun this morning and I'm pretty pleased with that. 😊 Especially after the first 4 weeks of marathon training and I'm back at 22.18 for 5km. Great start to the weekend! #ukrunchat #sloughbottomparkrun #loveparkrun #parkrunuk 1191
Reposted by Dr Lisa McNallyNessaW @nessawinters.bsky.social · 01/02/2025Over 400 #parkrunners to help us celebrate 400 #rutlandwater #parkruns! Runner, joggers, walkers, Nordic walkers, VI runners, birthday parkrunners - so lovely to see so many people out enjoying a 5k by the water! #loveparkrun ❤️ 0172
Reposted by Dr Lisa McNallyEmily Macaulay @emilyjmacaulay.bsky.social · 01/02/2025Some local #parkrun tourism today to avoid the mud and enjoy some different scenery at Burnham & Highbridge. #RunningIsFunning #parkrunUK 1271
Reposted by Dr Lisa McNallyRichard Woodfield @richardwoodfield.bsky.social · 01/02/2025@worldbollardassoc.bsky.social Great to see a trio of uniformed bollards on duty at parkrun this morning! #parkrun 4706
Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 31/01/2025Just about to do some media interviews about this important new research. Although I say 'new' - it's actually the Insight46 study which has followed people since their birth March 1946 Spoiler: Physical activity linked with lower risk of dementia. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/jame...independent.co.ukExercise could lead to brain changes that help stave off dementia, study findsThe study found exercising throughout life was ‘associated with better cognitive functioning’ at the age of 70. 175
Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 28/01/2025"Be sensitive to all expressions of intolerance and resentment to people who are different." - Leon Weintraub www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comSurvivors of Auschwitz deliver warning from history as memories die outWorld leaders rubbed shoulders with 56 survivors of Hitler's death camp as they marked 80 years since its liberation. 030
Reposted by Dr Lisa McNallyHaters_gonna_hate (Princess Kim K) @princesskim.bsky.social · 27/01/2025I still need someone to adopt her- I was told there’s a rescue for her but was not given a name and she will be killed if there’s no interest in this 6mth old puppy- She is in a kill shelter- Please help her- I’m scared for her- 103927
Reposted by Dr Lisa McNallyCentre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 27/01/2025Really great to hear @lbc.co.uk presenter Richard Spurr talking about our @agewithoutlimits.bsky.social campaign and reflect on our findings of age and ageism as we launch the second year. Listen here: www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbc/...globalplayer.comRichard Spurr on LBC UK - Catch Up | Global PlayerCatch up on the last 7 days of shows from Richard Spurr on LBC UK 032
Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · 26/01/2025Life. It's all ups and downs innit? 12th Jan - I blast through a 48 mile running challenge. 20th Jan - in hospital Majors Unit on a drip and oxygen. On the mend now and on the up! - 5170
Reposted by Dr Lisa McNallyBobby Seagull MBE @bobbyseagull.bsky.social · 25/01/2025I'm 100% faithful... To 5km parkruns this year ✅ Starting the day off with my OG running club East End Road Runners Continued training for March Brighton half marathon in aid of charity Sussex Beacon #parkrun #run #running #traitors #traitorsuk 0191