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Government could have been ‘more liberal’ on outdoor time during Covid – Whitty

Professor Sir Chris Whitty was being asked about the impact of the pandemic on children and young people.

The Independent UK

Vaping impact to be studied

Experts are going to examine 200 former smokers, with half switching to vapes as a quit aid.

The Independent UK

Call for plain packaging for vapes to reduce use by teenagers

A ban on disposable vapes was introduced earlier this year, with experts saying the move would help reduce the number of children who vape.

Evening Standard

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Chris Whitty says culture-war coverage of cycling could harm nation’s health

Chief medical officer for England urges people to set media cliches aside to focus on health benefits of physical activity

The Guardian - UK

Twelve of England’s regional mayors back plan for ‘national active travel network’

Exclusive: Unprecedented move to focus initially on helping children to walk, cycle or scoot to school safely

The Guardian - UK

Warning over UK’s ‘toxic air’ which will be linked to 30,000 deaths this year

Air pollution is a ‘public health crisis’ costing taxpayers up to £50bn a year, warns Royal College of Physicians

The Independent UK

Helen Mirren opens up on ‘complications’ of ageing as she shares advice for younger people

The 79-year-old Oscar winner spoke about ‘aches and pains’

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Dame Helen Mirren urges midlife exercise for healthy ageing

The actress has urged people to exercise in their 50s.

The Independent UK

Proposed four-year wait for assisted dying service ‘too long,’ say campaigners

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is entering the final stages of committee scrutiny

The Independent UK

Terminally ill say four-year timeframe for assisted dying service is too long

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is entering the final stages of committee scrutiny.

Evening Standard

People living in coastal communities deserve longer, healthier lives, says MP

Steff Aquarone said wealthy people treat coastal villages like a ‘Jane Austen-era summer jaunt’.

Evening Standard

NHS dentistry is ‘very weak’, top official admits

Health officials faced difficult questions from MPs on the state of NHS dentistry.

Evening Standard

What has the UK Covid inquiry learned so far about vaccines and treatments?

In fourth part of the inquiry, questons were asked about vaccine trials, procurement and the UK’s preparedness for future pandemics

The Guardian - UK

How do we introduce assisted dying? Experts and politicians hope someone else has the answer

Such a profound social change needs consensus and leadership. Those tasked with seeing this through are offering neither, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

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The Independent UK

UK’s former top judge warns assisted dying approval should be kept out of courts

Lord Sumption previously backed a change in the law to allow assisted dying but described Kim Leadbeater’s legislation as ‘over-engineered, bureaucratic, and coldly inhumane’

The Independent UK

New information service ‘would reassure medics and patients on assisted dying’

The British Medical Association and Royal College of Nursing were among witnesses giving evidence to MPs.

The Independent UK

Nursing leaders admit patients could choose assisted dying due to poor palliative care

England’s chief medical officer Chris Whitty warned against rushing to meet ‘firm deadline’ for as he gave evidence to MPs led by Kim Leadbeater, the Labour backbencher who proposed the legislation

The Independent UK

Chris Whitty issues warning over assisted dying

England’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Chris Whitty, has issued a warning on assisted dying services, emphasizing the importance of “simplicity” in safeguards.

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Evening Standard

Rollout of assisted dying service ‘best not done at speed’ says Chris Whitty

He said he and the UK’s other chief medical officers are neutral on the Bill’s principles.

The Guardian - UK

Ex-Tory Brexit minister Lord Frost rejects party’s claims over Europe-wide customs scheme – as it happened

Frost says joining PEM scheme would not undermine Brexit after Priti Patel claims such a move would be a ‘betrayal’

Evening Standard

Assisted dying Bill committee to hear from chief medical officer Chris Whitty

He is one of around 50 witnesses due to appear across three days this week.

The Independent UK

‘Volunteer spirit’ drove Covid vaccination campaign success, says Whitty

England’s chief medical officer was appearing before the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry on Monday.

The Independent UK

Well-known medics to appear in front of UK Covid probe

Module four of the inquiry is looking at the development and rollout of vaccines in the UK.

The Guardian - UK

Anti-cycling stories are bad for the UK’s health, says Chris Boardman

Racing champion turned active travel advocate criticises parts of the media for safety scaremongering

The Independent UK

Calls for ‘fat tax’ to be introduced on junk food to cut childhood obesity

Expert groups quoted in a report suggest solutions including an ‘excess profits’ tax on products with a high sugar and salt content

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