A chickenpox vaccine is going to be offered to young children on the NHS next year. Last year, no childhood vaccine reached the target needed to ensure diseases can't spread. Stephen Kinnock, the Minister of State for Care, told @annaefoster that misinformation is a problem.

We're launching a chickenpox vaccination programme which will protect around half a million children each year. From January 2026, eligible children will get an MMRV vaccine to protect against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox. Eligibility will be announced in due course.

We’re all Wednesday!

THE BOYS HAVE DONE IT!!

So looking forward to Bishop @DeonKJ coming to preach tomorrow at 10.30 for #Windrush giving thanks for the huge contribution of the Windrush generations to our parish, city and country 🙏🏿Celebrations continue throughout the day🕺🏿🍹🌈🙌🏿 @SouthwarkCofE @FloEshalomi @BAMEAnglican

It’s #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek. The NHS has pledged to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040. Cervical screening, along with the HPV vaccination and treatment for cell changes, can all help prevent cervical cancer. Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/r4p5o7pqmc

The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong. If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off. ➡️ https://t.co/j1AI4yXIJz

From 1 July, some women aged 25-49 will be invited for cervical screening every 5 years instead of 3. This change is based on strong evidence showing that people without HPV are at very low risk of cervical cancer. If you missed your last one, book an appointment with your GP.

From July, younger women aged 25-49 who test negative for HPV – meaning they are at very low risk of cervical cancer over the next ten years – will safely be invited at five-year intervals rather than three, in line with major clinical evidence. ➡️ https://t.co/i189gGMOrt

Attended my first Wednesday audience with Pope Leo. Quite an experience-sunburn will pass but the memory of this encounter will linger. St Augustine (of Hippo!) was an immediate connection between Bp Rowan and the Pope. Getting used to being Director of ⁦@AnglicanCentre⁩.

“At 7.35am this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church.” Thank you Holy Father for your witness to God’s world. Goodbye dear papa.

Giving thanks this morning for the life of Pope Francis and praying for RC brothers and sisters in Christ. His legacy is one of deep spirituality and courageous apostolic leadership with a loving heart. It is beautiful that God called him home at Eastertide. May he rest in peace.

We have been very blessed this Triduum with the excellent and moving preaching of @BishopJohnInge - looking forward to the Easter Vigil tomorrow at 8pm and Easter Day at 10.30am. All are welcome @BishopSouthwark @SouthwarkCofE

Today, tomorrow and always. We stand with Ukraine.

Cervical screening saves thousands of lives every year. If you missed, or did not book, your cervical screening appointment, you can contact your GP surgery or local sexual health clinic to book now.

5-year survival for breast cancer is 98% if diagnosed at Stage 1 and 89.5% at Stage 2 (out of 4 stages). Early diagnosis through screening means treatment is less invasive and more effective. Please take up your screening invitation; it makes a major difference to outcomes.

To all women invited for @NHS breast screening - the earlier breast cancer is detected, the greater the chance of survival. Please go. It might just help save your life

Throughout all the diverse & necessary reflections the Church of England is currently engaged in - not least as we discern a future ABC - can we recommit to this vision with real passion and energy? As so often, we urgently need to remind ourselves of the fundamentals.

Flu cases are rising in London, it's not too late to protect your child by getting them vaccinated. Contact your GP to book. https://t.co/8O86okprzS

A wonderful opening of the Holy Door at @SJDKennington today by @BishopSouthwark. Be renewed in hope For hope does not disappoint.