The UK Health Alliance on Climate Change (UKHACC) is gearing up for a unique event that merges health advocacy with climate action. On Sunday, June 9, 2024, cyclists will take to the paths of Regent’s Park in London for the “Ride for
London (Parliament News) – NHS staff must feel safe to whistleblow, and management must act, stated Health Secretary Victoria Atkins. She emphasized protecting patient safety over reputations, supporting whistleblowers, and fostering a positive NHS culture. NHS staff must be capable of blowing
Research indicates that the crucial 1,001 days from conception to a child’s second birthday are pivotal for cognitive, emotional, and physical growth. In March 2021, the government released ‘Best Start for Life: A Vision for the 1,001 Critical Days’, outlining six key
London (Parliament News) – UK birth trauma investigation finds women mocked, disregarded, fobbed off with paracetamol and left permanently impaired. What have MPs discovered about women’s birth experiences? Women in labour have been bullied, ignored, fobbed off with paracetamol and left with
London (Parliament News) – A leading expert warns that unless vaccination rates rise, more infants in the UK will succumb to whooping cough, with under-vaccination among pregnant women posing a significant risk to newborns. More infants will die from whooping cough in
London (Parliament News) – Research indicates that heated vape chemicals can pose significant health risks, generating numerous toxic compounds. AI simulations predict hundreds of hazardous substances, raising concerns about public health and prompting calls for stricter regulations. Chemicals utilised to produce vapes
London (Parliament News) – The MHRA announces stronger warnings for montelukast, an asthma drug, due to over 500 neuropsychiatric reactions in children under nine. Families advocate for awareness after concerns about side effects arise. More than 500 negative neuropsychiatric reactions have been
London (Parliament News) – UK Minister Mel Stride warns of potential loss of sickness benefits for depression or anxiety sufferers, amid proposed welfare reforms, sparking controversy and concern over disability benefits overhaul. Depression and anxiety sufferers may lose their entitlement to sickness
London (Parliament News) – The NHS faces a crisis as a record number of pharmacies close, threatening its flagship Pharmacy First scheme. Industry leaders warn of the detrimental impact on patient access to essential medications. The National Health Service (NHS) flagship scheme
London (Parliament News) – UK faces a 50% surge in strokes by 2035, costing £75bn in healthcare and productivity losses. Lifestyle factors, the ageing population, and inadequate prevention efforts contribute to the projected rise. The number of people in Britain undergoing a