
Richard Brown
@richbrowntown
Head of Public Protection, Communities & Wellbeing for BwD Council.
Husband, father & full-time plate spinner
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http://www.refreshbwd.com 22-10-2009 18:12:25
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🚴 Safe cycling is a great investment for health, the environment & the economy. WHO/Europe, EU One Health & @EU2024BE are on the same path: promoting cycling as a healthy, clean and sustainable choice for the future of our cities across the entire European Region 🚴



There are six times as many outdoor ads in the most deprived areas of England as there are in the least deprived. Extraordinary new report by Adfree Cities which shows how much advertising affects health and how it targets low income communities🧵 theguardian.com/media/2024/mar…

Relationship between inclusive economy indicators & Quality Adjusted Life Expectancy...they have a massive impact. Highlights where policy priorities should be to improve population health & reduce health inequalities. Links to our recent discussions Abdul Razaq #Health #inequality

🧵Today we published our analysis, commissioned by Joseph Rowntree Foundation, which reveals that people living in poverty find it harder to live healthy lives, harder to access #NHS services, live with greater illness and die earlier than the rest of the population. kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…




The team do such amazing work with many new and emerging communities across Blackburn with Darwen Council. Loads going on all week for #refugeeweek - check it out. #CommunitySupport

On Day 2 of #RefugeeWeek we were at ARC Blackburn at the International Food Festival.🍚😋🥗🥙 cuisine from over 9 different countries were shared and eaten together🇺🇦 🇸🇻🇵🇸🇵🇰🇬🇧🇸🇩🇳🇬🇪🇷🇮🇳🇹🇷. #community #belonging #welcome #OurHome




One of our local legends in Blackburn with Darwen Council Bob initially came thru our cardiac rehab team & had extensive 121 support to get him back on track. Now he's absolutely flying & #volunteers with our refresh BwD team every week, helping others on their own #health journeys. #cycling
