Another good session today with the UK Health Alliance on Climate Change Working Group developing the Lancet Countdown UK Climate and Health policy priorities for 2026.

As the UK suffers its third heatwave of the year, read the latest climate and health news. Find out what you can do to help in the fight against climate change - and how you can encourage others to make a difference too.

Monthly edition of the UKHACC bulletin with the latest news, opportunities to get involved and have your say, events and reports ukhealthalliance.org/news-item/uk...

UKHACC News Bulletin May 2026 - UK Health Alliance on Climate Change

Monthly edition of the UKHACC bulletin with the latest news, opportunities to get involved and have your say, events and reports

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Charlie Brown has taken over the role of Director of the UK Health Alliance on Climate Change as former Director, Elaine Mulcahy leaves the role. Read the story in full here:

Charlie Brown appointed Director of UKHACC - UK Health Alliance on Climate Change

Charlie Brown has taken over the role of Director of the UK Health Alliance on Climate Change as former Director, Elaine Mulcahy leaves the role.

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BJGPLife: The ‘Emergency break glass’ has been broken. Now we must break the silence… Lets talk about the JPM six bjgplife.com/the-eme... #GeneralPractice #PrimaryCare #FamilyMedicine

Health professionals in Wales >> Write you your local candidates and ask them to deliver a healthier, resilient, more equal Wales. Simply insert your postcode and use the template email provided to send a message to candidates running in your local area action.ukhealthalliance.org/page/190181/...

Health professionals in Scotland >> Click the link to write to your local election candidates to tell them you want strong action to reduce emissions and improve health. Simply insert your postcode and use the template letter provided action.ukhealthalliance.org/page/189523/...

Health organisations across the UK - can you host a screening in your organisations? Get involved and help share this important message

National Emergency Briefing@nebriefing.bsky.social · 4mo ago

🚨Screenings up & down UK from April🚨 The People’s Emergency Briefing. A new film building on last year’s National Emergency Briefing. A friendlier, watch-together version that pulls no punches and inspires action. Learn more here; nebriefing.org/the-film #PEBuk

The final edition of our monthly news bulletin in 2025 is out now! THE place for updates, campaigns, calls to action, successes, opportunities, events & resources from across the climate, health and nature network ukhealthalliance.org/news-item/uk...

UKHACC Bulletin December 2025 - UK Health Alliance on Climate Change

Monthly edition of the UKHACC bulletin with the latest news, opportunities to get involved and have your say, events and reports

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Integration of polar-driven health risks into health impact assessments and healthcare resilience planning is urgently needed - this guest blog post explains why ukhealthalliance.org/news-item/ho...

How climate change in the polar regions could amplify global health risks - UK Health Alliance on Climate Change

This guest post explores findings from a new study, led by researchers from the University of Exeter and Arctic Basecamp Foundation, which highlights the global risks to human health from climate chan...

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1200 people attended the National Emergency Briefing on 27 Nov. Make sure everyone hears the message: Add your signature to the open letter to Keir Starmer, all public service broadcasters and Ofcom calling for a televised emergency briefing to the public. www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-kier

National Emergency Briefing@nebriefing.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Olivia Williams's powerful reading of an open letter to Sir Keir Starmer and the national broadcasters calling for a televised emergency briefing. Full version here: www.youtube.com/@nebriefing Please add your name: www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-... #NEB2025 #TimeToStepUp

Health leaders: "Granting access to exploit Rosebank would fly in the face of the Gov’s ambition to shift our health service from sickness to prevention, save our NHS budget, drive growth in the green economy & address climate change at pace and scale." ukhealthalliance.org/news-item/he...

Health leaders call on PM to reject Rosebank to protect health - UK Health Alliance on Climate Change

Granting access to exploit the Rosebank Field would fly in the face of the Government’s ambition to shift our health service from sickness to prevention, to save our NHS budget, to drive growth in the...

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Our chair @hughmontgomery.bsky.social will speak at the landmark National Emergency Briefing on #climate & #nature crisis in Westminster Central Hall Nov 27? Is your MP attending? Enter your postcode to find out: www.nebriefing.org @nebriefing.bsky.social #NEB2025 #NationalEmergencyBriefing

National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature

An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats to UK food supply, health and national security from eight leading experts to an invitation-only audience - also covering positive solutions. Westminster...

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Chris Packham@chrisgpackham.bsky.social · 9mo ago

I’ve just announced I’ll be leading a National Emergency Briefing on 27 November . At a time when climate is in free fall on the political agenda , it’s vital our leaders realise what is at stake if we do not accelerate a just , green transition for all . @nebriefing.bsky.social 🇬🇧

Scrapping the Climate Change Act would be an act of self-harm that condemns this and future generations to unnecessary suffering > Read the full statement here ukhealthalliance.org/news-item/sc...

Scrapping the Climate Change Act would be an act of self-harm that condemns this and future generations to unnecessary suffering - UK Health Alliance on Climate Change

Heatwaves, air pollution and extreme weather events caused by fossil fuels and climate change pose significant risks to health and our health service. Any plans to repeal the 2008 Climate Change Act a...

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What has been the trajectory of the planetary climate crisis? How have we responded? Where has that left us know? What does the future now look like? And what must we now do? @hughmontgomery.bsky.social & @sanmather.bsky.social take stock ukhealthalliance.org/news-item/ta...

Taking stock: UKHACC’s newly appointed Co-Chairs, Hugh Montgomery and Sandy Mather, reflect and look forward - UK Health Alliance on Climate Change

With our appointment as co-chairs of the UK Health Alliance on Climate Change (UKHACC), we felt it important to take stock. What has been the trajectory of the planetary climate crisis? How have corpo...

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Our manifesto for Welsh gov elections calls for 🍃 Accelerated transition to clean energy 🏡 Low-carbon, energy efficient homes 🚵 Clean ways to travel 🫛 Resilient, sustainable, healthy food system 🏞️ Healthy natural environment 🩺 Sustainable health and care services ukhealthalliance.org/news-item/ou...

Our manifesto for the Welsh Government elections - UK Health Alliance on Climate Change

Our manifesto for the Welsh Government elections calls on all parties to commit to strong action to deliver a sustainable, healthier and more equal Wales..

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BIG news for us today as @hughmontgomery.bsky.social and @sanmather.bsky.social take on the role of co-Chairs of @ukhealthclimate.bsky.social. As we say farewell to @richardswsmith.bsky.social we look forward to the drive and ambition that Hugh and Sandy bring. ukhealthalliance.org/news-item/hu...

Hugh Montgomery and Sandy Mather appointed co-Chairs of UKHACC - UK Health Alliance on Climate Change

Hugh Montgomery and Sandy Mather were formally appointed as co-chairs of the UK Health Alliance on Climate Change at our AGM on 18 September.

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Tomorrow marks the ten year anniversary of #Dieselgate. It is unbelievable that, ten years after this scandal broke, we are still breathing in excess emissions from diesel cars, and nothing has been done about it in the UK. #AirPollution

And us!

The Food Foundation@foodfoundation.bsky.social · 11mo ago

48 organisations (including us!) are calling for plant-rich diets in the Government's Food Strategy 🫘🍏🥔🥫🥕🥦🌽🥘🍓 Read our 10 point plan here: plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/new-defra-mi... Plant-rich 🟰 healthy, sustainable, good for farmers & the economy 👩‍🌾🌍📈 #healthyfood #beans #foodsystems

Fossil fuels harm at every stage: ⛏️ Extraction → polluted air & water 🏭 Processing → toxic emissions 🚢 Transport → spills & risks 🔥 Burning → deadly pollution 🗑️ Waste → long-term contamination The cost is counted in lives. 📖 drive.google.com/file/d/1TMlA... #Cradle2Grave

Our manifesto for the Scottish Gov elections calls on parties to commit to strong action to reduce emissions, improve health, and build resilience: 🍃 Clean energy 🏡 Warm homes 🚵 Clean travel 🫛 Healthy sustainable food 🏞️ Healthy nature 🩺 Resilient NHS ukhealthalliance.org/news-item/ou...

Our manifesto for the Scottish Government elections - UK Health Alliance on Climate Change

Our manifesto for the Scottish Government elections calls on all parties to commit to strong action to reduce emissions, improve health, and build resilience.

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The August edition of our popular monthly bulletin is out with 📰News 🔉Have your say 👫Get involved 💻Events 📑Reports 🧑‍💻Media ukhealthalliance.org/news-item/uk...

UKHACC August Bulletin - UK Health Alliance on Climate Change

Monthly edition of the UKHACC bulletin with the latest news, opportunities to get involved and have your say, events and reports.

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We are pleased to support this letter to the PM calling for a bold and fair climate plan that delivers cheap and reliable energy, warm homes, clean air, widespread public transport, thriving nature, healthy workplaces, and well-paid green jobs that are accessible to all communities.

Friends of the Earth@friends-earth.bsky.social · last yr.

53 UK businesses, unions, NGOs and organisations have signed our open letter calling for the Prime Minister to deliver a bold and fair climate plan. Read the full letter. 👇 foe.uk/vx9d5

Be part of a groundbreaking project to decarbonise the urinary tract stones pathway. Apply to be our expert representative on a @nhsgirft.bsky.social ‬clinical reference group and support the #NHS to reach net zero: ow.ly/ycrb50Wsrko Application close Wednesday 23 July.

The July edition of our popular monthly bulletin is out now with 📰News 🔉Have your say 👫Get involved 💻Events 📑Reports 🧑‍💻Media Check it out >> ukhealthalliance.org/news-item/uk...

UKHACC July Bulletin - UK Health Alliance on Climate Change

Monthly edition of the UKHACC bulletin with the latest news, opportunities to get involved and have your say, events and reports

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Chair of @ukhealthclimate.bsky.social @richardswsmith.bsky.social has written to the PM reasserting concerns of the health risks associated with the Rosebank oilfield and calling for the gov to say no to future drilling of the field ukhealthalliance.org/news-item/a-... @stopcambo.bsky.social

A letter to the PM calling on the government to reject any application for consent for Rosebank - UK Health Alliance on Climate Change

Chair of the UK Health Alliance on Climate Change, Richard Smith, has written to the Prime Minister to reassert concerns of the health community regarding the significant health risks associated with ...

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Today, health workers across the UK will join with thousands of others in a mass lobby for people, climate and nature, and urge our MPs #ActNowChangeForever 💷 Support for hardest hit communities 💚 Warm homes, clean air, fair jobs 🌿 Thriving and resilient nature

.@GOVUK plans to introduce mandatory healthy sales reporting must go beyond healthy sales to include key health and sustainability criteria, include the split between plant and animal protein, fruit and veg sales and climate emissions. @eatingbetter.bsky.social ukhealthalliance.org/news-item/ma...

Mandatory reporting must go beyond healthy sales - UK Health Alliance on Climate Change

The UK Health Alliance on Climate Change has joined with alliances representing 200 organisations calling for mandatory reporting to go beyond healthy sales to incorporate key health and sustainabilit...

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A commitment to environmental sustainability and resilience in the 10 year health plan for England is welcome. The challenge is to make it happen. ukhealthalliance.org/news-item/a-...

A commitment to environmental sustainability and resilience in the 10 year health plan for England is welcome. The challenge is to make it happen. - UK Health Alliance on Climate Change

The 10 year health plan for England published this week includes a commitment to prioritise actions to deliver a net zero health service by 2040 for emissions the NHS controls and by 2045 for emission...

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