News in brief - w/e 1 August 2025

Access to new medicines in the English NHS. The King’s Fund published an updated explainer on access to medicines in the UK, commissioned by The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI). Click here to read.

Communicating vaccines webinar. On Monday 21 July, UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), NHS England and Department of Health & Social Care held a tripartite webinar on communicating vaccines. Webinar recording and resources to promote vaccination here.

MHRA issues updated guidance on medicines and medical devices. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is reinforcing essential safety advice for anyone using medicines or medical devices. Details here.

UKHSA reminds public to stay tick aware this summer. The latest annual report on common animal-associated infections found more than 1,500 cases of Lyme disease in 2024. Details here.