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On Tuesday 18 October 2022, the GMC published its annual report on the ‘State of medical education and practice’.

In an open letter, over 1,000 child health professionals have written to Governments across the UK calling for a clear commitment to reduce poverty and tackle widening child health inequalities.

On 10 October 2022 the Scottish First Minister announced the doubling of the final Bridging Payment due in December.

The National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) will enable 13 local authorities to set up Health Determinants Research Collaborations (HDRCs) with the aim of tackling health inequalities in local areas and improve health outcomes across the country.

We have been made aware of concerning reports that the upcoming smoking action plan is due to be scrapped. While the Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed no such decision has been made, the publication date for this plan is still unknown.

Research commissioned by Impact on Urban Health confirms that expanding Free School Meals could inject up to £41.3bn into the economy.

We have been made aware of concerning reports that the health disparities white paper is no longer due to be published. While the Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed no such decision has been made, the publication date for this essential paper is still unknown.

On 29 September 2022, NHS Digital published their Childhood Vaccination Coverage Statistics- England, 2021-22.

The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee has published their inquiry report into health inequalities in Scotland.

Camilla writes her blog from the Labour Party Conference, reflecting on changes to government personnel. She showcases our new Health Inequalities Toolkit and encourages members to sign our open letter to political leaders to take action.