ALT Emma Best AM Chairman of the London Assembly Health Committee “Measles is one of the most infectious diseases we know, yet it is preventable with a safe and highly effective vaccine. What we are seeing in London should set alarm bells ringing as vaccination rates are amongst the lowest in the country, and as a result, preventable outbreaks are becoming inevitable rather than exceptional." "We heard clearly from health leaders that this situation is not unexpected. When coverage drops, diseases like measles, and increasingly others such as meningitis, exploit those gaps quickly, particularly in dense urban areas and communities facing deprivation." "While the response on the ground has been strong, we cannot keep relying on emergency catch-up campaigns. We need sustained, targeted action to rebuild routine vaccination coverage, improve access in communities, and ensure no child falls through the cracks. Without that shift, London will remain exposed to repeated outbreaks that put chil

ALT Emma Best AM Chairman of the London Assembly Health Committee “Frontline NHS staff are doing extraordinary work in challenging circumstances, yet too many are being subjected to unacceptable levels of violence and abuse.” “We heard strong evidence that inconsistent police responses, gaps in training and resources for NHS security teams, and unresolved issues with the rollout of the ‘Right Care, Right Person’ strategy/initiative are placing additional pressure on healthcare workers and allowing dangerous situations to escalate. “No one should face threats, intimidation or assault simply for doing their job. We need a coordinated approach across Government, the Met and the NHS to ensure staff are safe, reporting is easy and meaningful, and offenders face real consequences. Without this, we risk a growing culture of fear that harms staff wellbeing and undermines patient care.”

ALT Emma Best AM Chairman of the London Assembly Health Committee "While the Committee notes the increase in uptake of screening in London and the positive work on awareness campaigns, we are concerned that the numbers of people who are potentially eligible may not be accurately recorded, and are therefore not being reached to encourage screening. We urge the NHS to consider how to ensure that those individuals who require screening are included in the programme.”

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ALT 10:00 22/1/2026 THE CHAMBER, CITY HALL, KAMAL CHUNCHIE WAY London behind on breast cancer screening

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