Islington Council wins right to vaccinate baby after High Court ruling **A council has won a High Court battle to vaccinate a baby against her mother's wishes.** Islington Council faced a legal challenge by one of its residents after it arranged for her eight-month-old daughter to receive routine vaccinations while the child was in its care. The mother, known only as Ms S, had refused the vaccinations out of her belief there was a link between the jabs and autism – a claim science does not support. At the High Court, Mr Justice McDonald decided that not vaccinating the girl would leave her at risk of childhood disease "at a very young age when she remains vulnerable," and ruled in favour of the local authority.

The High Court has supported Islington Council in ensuring a baby receives essential vaccinations. This ruling prioritizes the child's well-being. 👶 #ChildWelfare #PublicHealthUK

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Faculty of Public Health publishes call to action ahead of Scottish Parliament election The Committee of the Faculty of Public Health in Scotland has published a call to action ahead of the May 2026 Scottish Parliamentary election. This publication calls on all political parties in Scotl...

The @fphuk.bsky.social recommendations tackling the commercial determinants of health in its Call to Action for a healthier, fairer and more productive Scotland ahead of May 2026 Scottish Parliament election.

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This new report highlights that communities in the North of England are more exposed to fast food outlets than communities in the South of England.
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Leaked reports highlight potential changes to the NHS 10 Year Health Plan on minimum unit pricing and advertising restrictions for alcohol.

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New polling data from @ashorguk.bsky.social shows overwhelming public support for greater tobacco controls.

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New report looks at minimum unit pricing for alcohol and taxation options that could generate income for public health measures.

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A great opportunity for the prevention research community to come together.

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UK government dropped health push after lobbying by ultra-processed food firms Exclusive: Guardian investigation reveals guidance for retailers in England changed after campaign by global food firms

An investigation by The Guardian this weekend looks at the guidance being issued by Department of Health and Social Care to UK retailers on restricting promotions of products high in fat, sugar or salt by location and by volume price.

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LHGP consortium director Professor Anna Gilmore will be part of the International Panel at the #ESDHI2025 conference this month, speaking on the commercial determinants of health.

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