Lucia das Neves
@ldasneves.bsky.social
Policy, Participation & Communications | Health & Inequalities | Migration | Haringey Council political lead for health, social care & wellbeing | Share/like ≠ endorsement
'There must have been a moment, at the beginning, where we could have said no. But somehow we missed it.' (R&G Are Dead)...
November 29, 2025 at 9:44 PM
'There must have been a moment, at the beginning, where we could have said no. But somehow we missed it.' (R&G Are Dead)...
Yesterday I went to Westminster for a gambling reform evidence session, sharing residents views. Proud to sit alongside @endgamblingads.bsky.social as 1st local authority in country to join the campaign. Good to speak w/ Beccy Cooper MP who shares our public health concerns & is a vocal advocate.
November 19, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Yesterday I went to Westminster for a gambling reform evidence session, sharing residents views. Proud to sit alongside @endgamblingads.bsky.social as 1st local authority in country to join the campaign. Good to speak w/ Beccy Cooper MP who shares our public health concerns & is a vocal advocate.
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I've found myself using the f-word a lot lately. Fascism. There's a lot of it about. People don't like to say it because it makes them uncomfortable. It seems extreme. Well, fascism is extreme and you can't ignore it. Get used to it. Start using the f-word.
June 10, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I've found myself using the f-word a lot lately. Fascism. There's a lot of it about. People don't like to say it because it makes them uncomfortable. It seems extreme. Well, fascism is extreme and you can't ignore it. Get used to it. Start using the f-word.
Medical model vs social model of health & wellbeing. We have the evidence. And many ideas & answers.
Now we need to act!
Now we need to act!
Lantz writes exceptionally well on this
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
The medicalization of health policy is no 4 on my list of top 4 threats to the (well) health of the public
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
The medicalization of health policy is no 4 on my list of top 4 threats to the (well) health of the public
The Perils of Medicalization for Population Health and Health Equity
Policy Points Medicalization is a historical process by which personal, behavioral, and social issues are increasingly viewed through a biomedical lens and “diagnosed and treated” as individual p...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
June 8, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Medical model vs social model of health & wellbeing. We have the evidence. And many ideas & answers.
Now we need to act!
Now we need to act!
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This is our theme today - to raise awareness that smoking actually makes stress worse @dredbeveridge.bsky.social @adphl.bsky.social @ashorguk.bsky.social @thriveldn.bsky.social @profkevinfenton.bsky.social @ldasneves.bsky.social #mentalhealth #smoking #stopsmokinglondon
“Many people believe smoking helps with stress - but the truth is, it can actually make it worse.”
As part of London Smoking and #MentalHealth Week, this short video brings together experts and lived experience to explore this issue: youtu.be/dR1u3mJ2pVI
#stopsmokinglondon
As part of London Smoking and #MentalHealth Week, this short video brings together experts and lived experience to explore this issue: youtu.be/dR1u3mJ2pVI
#stopsmokinglondon
Smoking and mental health
YouTube video by Stop Smoking London
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June 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This is our theme today - to raise awareness that smoking actually makes stress worse @dredbeveridge.bsky.social @adphl.bsky.social @ashorguk.bsky.social @thriveldn.bsky.social @profkevinfenton.bsky.social @ldasneves.bsky.social #mentalhealth #smoking #stopsmokinglondon
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🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨
The government can act to transform the lives of babies and toddlers living in poverty – and do so with public support.
Read @bencooper1995.bsky.social's recommendations to lift 230,000 under-fives out of poverty.
The government can act to transform the lives of babies and toddlers living in poverty – and do so with public support.
Read @bencooper1995.bsky.social's recommendations to lift 230,000 under-fives out of poverty.
May 25, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨
The government can act to transform the lives of babies and toddlers living in poverty – and do so with public support.
Read @bencooper1995.bsky.social's recommendations to lift 230,000 under-fives out of poverty.
The government can act to transform the lives of babies and toddlers living in poverty – and do so with public support.
Read @bencooper1995.bsky.social's recommendations to lift 230,000 under-fives out of poverty.
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...because, as residents of Haringey, we love and are proud of the diversity of our community, we celebrate the values of equality and inclusivity, and we strive for dignity and respect for all our families, friends and neighbours.
No strangers in Haringey!
No strangers in Haringey!
May 15, 2025 at 10:36 PM
...because, as residents of Haringey, we love and are proud of the diversity of our community, we celebrate the values of equality and inclusivity, and we strive for dignity and respect for all our families, friends and neighbours.
No strangers in Haringey!
No strangers in Haringey!
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Today Haringey Welcome jointly signed a letter to Home Secretary @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social together with the Leader of @haringey.gov.uk , @perayahmet.bsky.social ...
May 15, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Today Haringey Welcome jointly signed a letter to Home Secretary @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social together with the Leader of @haringey.gov.uk , @perayahmet.bsky.social ...
#CareCantWait - it's too important to communities, individuals and society. We need change.
Today we launch our new #CareCantWait campaign, sharing stories of how good adult social care can enable us to live meaningful lives in our homes and communities, but reform and investment are urgently needed to achieve this for everyone. Find out more: www.adass.org.uk/care-cant-wait/
Care Can't Wait - ADASS
Realising the potential of social care so that everyone can live a good life
www.adass.org.uk
May 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
#CareCantWait - it's too important to communities, individuals and society. We need change.
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Join us online tomorrow at the launch of a new report on @wigancouncil.bsky.social's bold collective journey to Progress with Unity, harnessing the combined energy of all the people and organisations that care about Wigan Borough.
Register now! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-lau...
Register now! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-lau...
February 24, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Join us online tomorrow at the launch of a new report on @wigancouncil.bsky.social's bold collective journey to Progress with Unity, harnessing the combined energy of all the people and organisations that care about Wigan Borough.
Register now! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-lau...
Register now! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-lau...
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Haringey are the first council in the UK to join the Coalition to End Gambling Ads!
Councillor @ldasneves.bsky.social explained to Eddie Nestor on BBC London why they've taken a stand for the health of their citizens, and why society can choose to 'permit but not promote' gambling.
Councillor @ldasneves.bsky.social explained to Eddie Nestor on BBC London why they've taken a stand for the health of their citizens, and why society can choose to 'permit but not promote' gambling.
February 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Haringey are the first council in the UK to join the Coalition to End Gambling Ads!
Councillor @ldasneves.bsky.social explained to Eddie Nestor on BBC London why they've taken a stand for the health of their citizens, and why society can choose to 'permit but not promote' gambling.
Councillor @ldasneves.bsky.social explained to Eddie Nestor on BBC London why they've taken a stand for the health of their citizens, and why society can choose to 'permit but not promote' gambling.
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The Faculty of Public Health @fphuk.bsky.social have joined @adphuk.bsky.social and @rsph.bsky.social as members of CEGA to call for an End to Gambling Ads.
@profkevinfenton.bsky.social and @willprochaska.bsky.social write in @bmj.com on why and how to achieve it.
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
@profkevinfenton.bsky.social and @willprochaska.bsky.social write in @bmj.com on why and how to achieve it.
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
January 27, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The Faculty of Public Health @fphuk.bsky.social have joined @adphuk.bsky.social and @rsph.bsky.social as members of CEGA to call for an End to Gambling Ads.
@profkevinfenton.bsky.social and @willprochaska.bsky.social write in @bmj.com on why and how to achieve it.
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
@profkevinfenton.bsky.social and @willprochaska.bsky.social write in @bmj.com on why and how to achieve it.
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
'The care challenges facing families and local authorities “simply unacceptable in a society with the levels of income and wealth that we have....That’s the clear and pressing, immediate, urgent task.” ' absolutely agree!
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘Get this done’: Andrew Dilnot attacks three-year plan for English social care
Architect of previous attempts at reform says government could announce what it wants to do by end of 2025
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2025 at 9:27 AM
'The care challenges facing families and local authorities “simply unacceptable in a society with the levels of income and wealth that we have....That’s the clear and pressing, immediate, urgent task.” ' absolutely agree!
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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I choose to enter the new year with hope, and this is what I mean by hope. Bird divination available as a stand-alone print at https://bit.ly/hopedivination and part of the deck of 100 at https://almanacofbirds.org
January 3, 2025 at 3:24 AM
I choose to enter the new year with hope, and this is what I mean by hope. Bird divination available as a stand-alone print at https://bit.ly/hopedivination and part of the deck of 100 at https://almanacofbirds.org
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A rare recording of Tolkien, born 133 years ago today, reading from "The Lord of the Rings" and singing "Sam's Rhyme of the Troll"
J.R.R. Tolkien Reads from The Lord of the Rings and Sings “Sam’s Rhyme of the Troll” in a Rare Recording
“One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them…”
www.themarginalian.org
January 4, 2025 at 3:24 AM
A rare recording of Tolkien, born 133 years ago today, reading from "The Lord of the Rings" and singing "Sam's Rhyme of the Troll"
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No matter what happens, London will always be a city of hope and a place for everyone. #LondonNYEFireworks
January 1, 2025 at 12:56 AM
No matter what happens, London will always be a city of hope and a place for everyone. #LondonNYEFireworks
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On Basquiat's birthday, his inimitable art for Maya Angelou's verses for children about overcoming fear
Life Doesn’t Frighten Me: Maya Angelou’s Courageous Children’s Verses, Illustrated by Basquiat
A priceless primer on poetry and contemporary art for little ones, and a timeless reminder of the power of courage in all of us.
www.themarginalian.org
December 22, 2024 at 1:01 PM
On Basquiat's birthday, his inimitable art for Maya Angelou's verses for children about overcoming fear
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December 22, 2024 at 8:36 AM
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That is some graph on bus usage outside London after deregulation
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December 18, 2024 at 7:27 AM
That is some graph on bus usage outside London after deregulation
on.ft.com/49PfLlV
on.ft.com/49PfLlV
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Diversity is what makes our city stronger. On International Migrants Day, we proudly honour and celebrate migrant Londoners and the remarkable contribution they make. They are an essential thread in the vibrant tapestry of our capital.
December 18, 2024 at 7:16 AM
Diversity is what makes our city stronger. On International Migrants Day, we proudly honour and celebrate migrant Londoners and the remarkable contribution they make. They are an essential thread in the vibrant tapestry of our capital.
Pollution exposure 'linked to an increased risk of hospital admission for mental illness'
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Pollution exposure linked to mental health hospital admissions, says study
Researchers from St Andrews found rise in nitrogen dioxide exposure associated with higher admissions
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2024 at 6:50 AM
Pollution exposure 'linked to an increased risk of hospital admission for mental illness'
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
It's #GriefAwarenessWeek - sharing here some myth busting info from the Mental Health Foundation
What should we know about grief?...
What should we know about grief?...
December 4, 2024 at 9:01 AM
It's #GriefAwarenessWeek - sharing here some myth busting info from the Mental Health Foundation
What should we know about grief?...
What should we know about grief?...
For every £1 invested in prevention, we could see £3.17 of savings....
'Properly funded preventative services would mean...[we] can maximise the impact resources and address community needs.'
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/loca...
'Properly funded preventative services would mean...[we] can maximise the impact resources and address community needs.'
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/loca...
Early action to prevent care needs escalating ‘could save £11bn in six years’
Preventing ill health and crisis is a key feature of the Government’s ‘mission-led’ approach to national renewal.
www.independent.co.uk
December 2, 2024 at 9:32 AM
For every £1 invested in prevention, we could see £3.17 of savings....
'Properly funded preventative services would mean...[we] can maximise the impact resources and address community needs.'
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/loca...
'Properly funded preventative services would mean...[we] can maximise the impact resources and address community needs.'
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/loca...
It's the Christmas countdown for nature lovers! ✨🎄
Every day, we’ll bring a little magic from the wild to your feed.
Who’s hiding behind door 1?.... Let’s take a peek…
#RSPBAdvent
Every day, we’ll bring a little magic from the wild to your feed.
Who’s hiding behind door 1?.... Let’s take a peek…
#RSPBAdvent
December 1, 2024 at 10:01 AM
Excellent thread on the problem of supply and demand or why 'more supply will not solve the problem of too much demand' across a range of current societal challenges inc traffic, housing, care...
We need whole system thinking and systemic change!
We need whole system thinking and systemic change!
1. More supply will not solve the problems of too much demand
Yet its often the first tool we reach for
From memory I recall the first law of economics is that demand is limitless and will expand to fill available supply
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Yet its often the first tool we reach for
From memory I recall the first law of economics is that demand is limitless and will expand to fill available supply
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November 30, 2024 at 12:20 PM
Excellent thread on the problem of supply and demand or why 'more supply will not solve the problem of too much demand' across a range of current societal challenges inc traffic, housing, care...
We need whole system thinking and systemic change!
We need whole system thinking and systemic change!