This is an important opportunity to fundamentally improve the health, wellbeing and health inequalities of communities across the UK, whilst protecting the young & future generations from smoking harms.

Let's work together to create a #SmokefreeGeneration . #SmokingStillKills

Smoking is one of the most dangerous things to our health. Never starting is the best preventative measure. Too many people have had their choice taken away through addiction. It is time to make smoking obsolete and give all of our children and young people the best start in life

The North West of England has some of the highest rates of smoking related harm in the UK, and this legislation will help protect our children from these risks. #SmokefreeGeneration

All health professions are clear that smoking causes multiple harms throughout life including stillbirths, lung disease, heart disease, stroke and dementia.

1 in 4 cancer deaths are caused by smoking. Most smokers regret starting.

This Bill, if passed, will save lives.

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, if passed, will prevent thousands of people being disabled or dying prematurely.

Tobacco addicts people at a young age, taking their choices away and then killing them.

The 4 UK CMOs support creating a smokefree generation.

We are proud to back the Tobacco and Vapes Bill which will be voted on by MPs today.

See briefing on the historic generation smoking ban which we have endorsed: d2z8x79ef6cyvd.cloudfront.net/uploads/SFAC-S…

#BacktheBill for a #SmokefreeFuture

Today, MPs vote on new laws to protect our future generations across the UK from the harmful effects of smoking and to tackle youth vaping.

The UK’s Chief Medical Officers explain why they're supporting our plans for a #SmokefreeGeneration 🔽

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Uptake of MMR 💉has been significantly lower than is needed for sometime.

Directors of Public Health work with a range of organisations, inc NHS, health visitors, schools & community groups to⬆️awareness of the importance of 💉& remove the barriers that make getting💉 difficult.

As always at times like this misinformation deliberate or accidental is extremely common. Always think about the source before taking what it says as fact. Think twice before reposting something that can’t be verified.

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On profiting from poor health - a simple (we hope) visual summary of the tactics used and harms caused by unhealthy commodity industries
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Today is World TB Day. Held on 24 March every year, it is an important reminder of the devastating health, social and economic impact consequences of #Tuberculosis and the steps we can take to #EndTB #WorldTBDay

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All living UK Chief Medical Officers support the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

Smoking kills and harms very large numbers. Most smokers wish they had never started but are trapped by addiction.

A smoke-free generation would be a major health advance.

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Today is the 29th anniversary of the Tokyo subway nerve agent incidents involving the liquid Sarin. 14 deaths were the result.

'Tobacco and Vapes Bill will create “positive impact” for young people and future generations'

Read the full news story here ➡️bit.ly/490d7HX

#SmokefreeGeneration #SmokefreeCM

Prof. Ian Ashworth NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Knowsley Council

Every day, 350 young people start smoking regularly.

Raising the age of sale will save thousands of lives & billions of pounds.

👀Read our response in full ➡️bit.ly/3vluPYF

#SmokefreeGeneration

Today the #Gvt will introduce the new Tobacco & Vapes Bill.

We are urging MPs to remember 🚬causes:

▶️ 64,000 deaths in the UK per yr

▶️ stillbirths, cancer, 🫁disease, ♥️disease, stroke & dementia 

▶️£17 bn to be lost per yr through health & social care & lost productivity

#Measles – are you protected? For lifelong protection, you need 2 doses of the #MMR vaccine. If not, you could be at risk – if you need to catch up, contact your GP practice. nhs.uk/MMR

. Dr Matt lead DPH for #HealthProtection across C&M says 'Vaccines are a safe and effective way to protect everybody'

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside UKHSA North West Prof Matt Ashton FFPH Prof. Ian Ashworth Cheshire West Wirral Council Warrington Borough Council Halton Council St Helens Borough Council Sefton Council Knowsley Council