Blog and News

On 22 April, UKHACC joined with Lancet Countdown, BMA and RCGP to brief parliamentarians on the essential links between health, climate change and the environment

More than 30 health leaders from across the UK have written to candidates across all political parties expressing their deep concern about the impact the climate and ecological emergency is having, and will continue to have, on health and the health service.

Health professionals including doctors, nurses, nutritionists and paediatricians cycled around Regent’s Park on Sunday 9 June to inspire action on air pollution, active travel and the protection of green city spaces.

Action on climate change and health recognised as a top priority by the World Health Organization

UKHACC Chair, Richard Smith, writes that climate communications must break out of the environmental box to one that emphasises health, security, economy, food, community and other wider issues

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

UKHACC Chair, Richard Smith’s review of the book “Not the End of the World: how we can be the first generation to build a sustainable planet” leaves him feeling more hopeful for the future

UK Health Alliance on Climate Change welcomes a new ambassador.

Student teams at 151 health professional schools recently published their PHRC reports outlining the best (and worst) practices in planetary health education. Rebecca McEwen writes about this year’s findings and the purpose behind the most comprehensive assessment of planetary health teaching in healthcare.

UKHACC Chair, Richard Smith reflects on a recent meeting on research outputs in environmental sustainability

It is crucial for Scotland to adapt to climate change, hence an adaptation plan is much needed!

UKHACC responds to the decision by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal on Dr Sarah Benn’s fitness to practise