Category Health & Social Care

Examining the Evidence: No Link Between MMR Vaccine and Autism in the UK

The Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine has been a cornerstone of childhood immunisation programs in the United Kingdom since its introduction in 1988. However, concerns about a potential link between the MMR vaccine and autism emerged in the late…

Understanding the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Sex and Gender: A Simplified Analysis Supporting Naomi Cunningham’s Perspective

The recent UK Supreme Court decision in For Women Scotland Ltd v the Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16, handed down on April 16, 2025, has sparked significant debate about the definition of “sex” under the Equality Act 2010. The court…

The Dangerous Path of the UK’s Assisted Dying Bills: Why We Must Act Now – A Critical Update and Call to Action

The debate over assisted dying in the United Kingdom has reached a critical juncture, with separate bills progressing in both the Westminster and Scottish parliaments. These legislative proposals, which aim to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults, have sparked…

The Satanic Panic: A Global Hysteria, Its Credibility Crisis, and Lasting Impact on Child Abuse Investigations

In the 1980s and early 1990s, a wave of fear swept across the Western world, fuelled by allegations of widespread satanic ritual abuse (SRA) involving children. Known as the “Satanic Panic,” this phenomenon led to hundreds of investigations, high-profile trials,…

Unqualified Nurses in the NHS: The Yunnik Fraud and Beyond

In early 2024, a major scandal rocked the UK’s healthcare system when the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) uncovered an “industrial-scale” qualifications fraud involving over 700 healthcare workers, primarily nurses, linked to a test centre in Nigeria. Since then, concerns…

A Step Forward, But More to Do: Why Halting UK Surrogacy Law Liberalisation is a Victory—And What’s Next

On May 8, 2025, the Labour Government announced it would not pursue the liberalisation of domestic surrogacy laws, a decision hailed as a significant win for advocacy groups like Surrogacy Concern. The announcement, shared via an X post by Surrogacy…

The Hidden Harms of Shows Like CoComelon: Why Parents Should Limit Screen Time for Young Children

In today’s digital age, children’s programming like CoComelon has become a household staple, captivating young viewers with vibrant visuals, catchy tunes, and rapid pacing. With billions of hours streamed annually, CoComelon is a global phenomenon, but growing concerns among parents,…

One in Four Patients in England Find Errors in Medical Records: A Growing Concern

One in Four Patients in England Find Errors in Medical Records: A Growing Concern

A recent report by Healthwatch England has revealed a startling statistic: nearly one in four patients in England (23%) have identified errors in their medical records, ranging from incorrect personal details to serious mistakes about diagnoses or treatments. Published on…