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The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Faith and Society has officially relaunched, marking a renewed commitment to showcasing and strengthening the vital work of faith-based organisations across the UK. Zöe Franklin MP now serves as Chair of the group, supported by a strong team of […]

The Guardian reports that pharmacists are facing inappropriate demands for antibiotics every day, with some patients stockpiling them for holidays despite the threat posed by antimicrobial resistance, according to the National Pharmacy Association. The NPA, which represents 6,000 independent community pharmacies in England, conducted a […]

The Independent has reported that inequality continues to kill people on a “grand scale” across the world, experts have warned, with factors like poor housing and a lack of education and jobs influencing health more than genetics or care. It comes as a new report […]

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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published the Health Inequalities in Health Protection report. The report provides a high-level summary of the current state of health inequalities in England caused by infectious diseases, as well as environmental health hazards. The report reveals some stark facts […]

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has launched a new pilot campaign that FaithAction was involved in informing, focused on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This is UKHSA’s first public awareness initiative in England since 2017, and aims to re-engage younger adults with AMR and build support for […]

Funding is available for charities, community groups, and social enterprises in England who can apply for up to £2,500 in seed funding to support sustainable initiatives aimed at reducing social isolation and enhancing the well-being of vulnerable people in their local areas. The funding is […]

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) produces guidance on the most effective ways to prevent, diagnose and treat disease and ill health, and provide social care support. Their guidance is based on research evidence and takes into account the views of people working […]

FaithAction has responded to the Call for Evidence from the Independent Commission on Community & Cohesion, on the topic ‘What interventions promote building community, community cohesion and shared stories?’ The Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion is a non-partisan, time-limited commission tasked with answering questions […]