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Four industries – tobacco, ultra-processed foods, fossil fuels and alcohol – cause 34% of all deaths. It’s never been more important to talk about how these, and other industries, shape health and health policy, so I’m proud to have guest edited the latest issue of FHJ

HASFF (Health Advocates for Sponsorship- Free Feeding) make an urgent case to end sponsorship of healthcare professional associations by the commercial milk formula industry “The impact of such sponsorship is to distort education, research and clinical practice in ways that

Finally my piece on ultra-processed foods and public health is here - no industry has more totally caputured potential regulator than big food. This is what drives diet related disease. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

A debate on children's health is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 10 July 2025. The debate will be led by Dr Simon Opher MP. commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-brief…

Supporting families who want to breastfeed key to tackling obesity "This isn't about individual willpower or blaming and shaming'' but ''an environment for parents, carers & their children that supports healthy development from the very beginning" lbc.co.uk/news/health/ch… The Breastfeeding Network UK

Today RCPCH gave evidence to the Health and Social Care Committee First 1000 days inquiry. Dr Doug Simkiss spoke on the growing pressures on children’s community health services and called for investment in the wider child health workforce - including school nurses and health visitors. 1/3

🍓What’s in Season in the UK in July? 🥒Such a huge selection of the most gorgeous produce 🍒Which are your favourites?

The UK House of Lords is currently debating amendments to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. We were delighted to get a mention, as Baroness Glenys Thornton kindly thanked us for our work. We supported Lord Simon Russell with his amendment calling for a comprehensive

In a recent issue of FHJ Royal College of Physicians edited by Chris van Tulleken 🏳️‍🌈, Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) Vice President, Alice Wiseman discusses countering industry promotion of harmful products to protect public health. #PublicHealth #CDOH 👀Read the article➡️bit.ly/46ms75i

⏳On Tuesday evening I held my adjournment debate in the House of Commons and called on the government to; - 🍼Implement the 11 recommendations from the competition and markets authority to regulate infant formula companies to ensure all parents make informed choices when

In our latest blog post, Dr Sarah Turner and Joy Hastings, Chair and Vice-Chair of The Breastfeeding Network (UK) Board of Directors comment on the new 10 Year Health Plan for England. 📑Read more here: breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/10-year-health…

We're exploring how to support healthy behaviours in new parents—and your insights are vital. Receive a £50 Amazon voucher for taking part. Contact: [email protected] Cambridge University, University of Bristol, Newcastle University Funded by the NIHR School for Public Health Research.

Missed any of our 2025 policy webinars on #childhealth? Our bitesize 15 min recordings are online - catch up now! matchnet.sphsu.gla.ac.uk/events/ #earlyyears #SureStartNI #housing #HealthyStart NHS Healthy Start Scheme

We welcome the publication of the government's Best Start in Life strategy as a vital step towards tackling the deep & persistent inequalities that can limit a child’s life chances from the very beginning. Read the full response: buff.ly/nl9YVWw

In our latest blog post, Dr Sarah Turner & Catherine Hine, Chair of The Breastfeeding Network (UK) Board of Directors and CEO, explore the UK Government’s Best Start in Life plan — what it means for infant feeding, and how we can ensure all families are truly supported from the

Chair of The Breastfeeding Network UK, Dr Sarah Turner and I welcome Department for Education Best Start expansion 👇To ensure this strategy delivers for babies and families, implementation must build on learning and resource skilled infant feeding peer support mums & families say they need

Junk food firms have more than 90 current sponsorship deals within top UK sports amid growing concerns over their impact on public health, finds a BMJ investigation. The Food Foundation Chris van Tulleken 🏳️‍🌈 Soil Association Obesity Health Alliance - Account Inactive bmj.com/content/390/bm…

Do you support women and families in your clinical or community space? Download your FREE posters, leaflets, and waiting room screens to help spread the word about the National Breastfeeding Helpline! breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/resources/nbh-… The National Breastfeeding Helpline is available

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