Day: 15 October 2020

Tesco launches campaign, supported by leading charities, to boost uptake of ‘most vital flu jab ever ’ as too many vulnerable people avoid jab

Stuart Mitchell

Tesco Pharmacy, Cancer Research UK, British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK have joined forces to urge people at risk to get the flu jab, with a focus on vulnerable groups that too often do not do so[i].  Those vulnerable groups more at risk from flu are also more at risk of suffering ovid-19 complications.[ii] Therefore, getting the flu jab is important for these groups, and will also reduce the pressure felt by health services.  However, while jab uptake rates are high for those over 65, an at risk group, they…

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The Mix represents young people in Public Health England (PHE)’s new Every Mind Matters campaign

Stuart Mitchell

The Mix are taking part in PHE’s next phase of the Better Health – Every Mind Matters campaign. The campaign is designed to support children and young people’s mental wellbeing. The Mix are representing young people as one of the UK’s leading youth charities. Over half of parents said that their children’s mental health was one of their biggest worries during covid and most families have experienced upheaval in their daily lives during the pandemic. With children and young people now back at school or college, PHE’s new campaign provides…

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Lin the Pangolin Wants Your Help Combating Pangolin Trafficking

Stuart Mitchell

The mammal most threatened by wildlife trafficking is one that many have never heard of, at least not until earlier this year: the pangolin.  World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has collaborated with Arnold, a creative agency supported by a coalition of fellow Havas Group agencies, to find a unique way to raise awareness of this threatened species and the issue of illegal wildlife trade. The #SaveThePangolins campaign introduces an animated and ambitious pangolin named Lin, who wants to star in a movie so she can raise awareness around the endangerment of…

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Best Buy, McKinstry, Real Betis, Schneider Electric, and Siemens Sign Amazon’s Climate Pledge

Stuart Mitchell

Amazon and Global Optimism announced that Best Buy, McKinstry, Real Betis, Schneider Electric, and Siemens have joined The Climate Pledge, a commitment to be net-zero carbon by 2040—a decade ahead of the Paris Accord’s goal of 2050. These new signatories to The Climate Pledge agree to: Measure and report greenhouse gas emissions on a regular basis; Implement decarbonization strategies in line with the Paris Agreement through real business changes and innovations, including efficiency improvements, renewable energy, materials reductions, and other carbon emission elimination strategies; Neutralize any remaining emissions with additional,…

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Asda Becomes the First UK Retailer to Launch Ambient Vegan Aisle

Stuart Mitchell

From the 21st September Asda has become the first UK supermarket to launch a vegan destination in store with two bays entirely dedicated to plant-based products. With research* showing that 17% of UK households are reducing their meat intake or following a plant-based diet, Asda will launch over 100 new lines, with market-leading prices across a dedicated vegan area. With searches for vegan lines up 275% since 2019 on asda.com, the retailer has invested in launching vegan aisles across 359 Asda’s stores which will consist of one bay of savoury…

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