London (Parliament News) – The successful sugar tax should extend to cakes, biscuits, and chocolate, say health experts. The WHO supports this expansion to combat obesity, diabetes, and tooth erosion by incentivizing healthier food reformulation. The sugar tax has been so prosperous
London (Parliament News) – More than 140 hospitals adopt Martha’s Rule, ensuring doctors address parents’ concerns about children’s NHS care. The rule allows for second opinions, prompted by avoidable sepsis death. More than 140 hospitals have committed to bringing in Martha’s Rule,
London (Parliament News) – Scientists have found that immersing kids in computer games can train their brains to localise sounds better Scientists have recruited an unusual partner in their efforts to support children in overcoming profound deafness. They are utilising computer games
According to the latest report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), an alarming 21% of adults in the UK are currently awaiting medical care. As of today, NHS England’s waiting list accounts for an astonishing 7.6 million adults, with a significant
London (Parliament News) – The National Police Chiefs’ Council is reviewing the infected blood inquiry’s final report for potential prosecutions. Despite the time elapsed, lawyers believe there is sufficient evidence to pursue charges against culpable individuals and organizations. Will infected blood inquiry
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
