PM warned over axing of Public Health England

More than 70 health organisations have written to Boris Johnson expressing concern over the recent abolition of Public Health England.

Survey finds public support for local lockdowns

The public are prepared by overwhelming majorities to support local lockdowns if coronavirus flares up in their area.

Hancock accused of ‘playing politics’ with public health

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has been accused by some of ‘playing politics’ with public health, following new lockdown easing measures.

Pension-style solution is best fix for social care crisis

A new report by the Centre for Policy Studies has found that a pension-style model would be most cost-effective solution for social care reform.

Labour pushes for delayed GCSE and A-level exams

Next year's A-level and GCSE exams should be pushed back to mid-summer to help cope with the impact of coronavirus, says Labour.

Oxford sets out UK’s first localised air pollution target

Oxford City Council is set to become the first UK local authority to set out a city-wide air pollution reduction target in its draft Air Quality Action Plan.

Courier firms urged to swap to cargo bikes

Delivery companies should consider switching to cargo bike schemes where possible to improve air quality and reduce congestion.

Cycling and Walking ‘on prescription’ in the West Midlands

Healthcare professionals in the West Midlands are piloting a scheme which will ‘prescribe’ outdoor activities for those with poor mental health.

Government reverses guidance on face masks in schools

Secondary school pupils in England will have to wear masks in school corridors in local lockdown areas of England.

Pandemic leaving hard up families worse off

The coronavirus pandemic has left low-income families struggling with a significant deterioration in living standards and high stress levels.

Make housing a national priority, says campaign

Campaign to make social housing a government priority in the coronavirus recovery get full support in Derby.

Survey highlights pressures facing care homes

The QNI has published a major new report on the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on the UK’s nursing and residential homes.

Daily operations to remove rotten teeth in children rising

Councils have warned of a potential post-coronavirus surge of dental treatments following the lifting of lockdown.

Funding to help people return home from hospital

People needing additional follow-on care after being discharged from hospital will now be supported by a £588 million fund.

Plans for CAZ in Leeds put on hold

Leeds City Council has announced that plans for a charging Clean Air Zone in the city are being put on hold for the foreseeable future.

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