British epidemiologist; Chief Medical Officer for England since 2019
NHS services face ongoing summer pressures as heatwaves intensify, with A&E attendances rising and infrastructure strains highlighted by officials. Hospitals report equipment failures in heat, and authorities warn of greater risks to the vulnerable as climate-related health demands grow.
A comprehensive review links vaping to respiratory and other health harms in children and young people, with warnings about pregnancy exposure. UK officials are urged to extend restrictions to limit flavours and marketing to protect youths while continuing to support smoking cessation for adults.
London’s low-emission zone policy has reduced NO2 levels and is linked to improved lung function in children, new QMUL data shows. The city’s approach has limited the most polluting vehicles since 2019, with ongoing debates about broader health inequalities and implementation.