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World Polio Day

Monday 24 October is World Polio Day. An opportunity to raise awareness of polio and Post-Polio Syndrome (PPS) across the world and focus on the efforts being made to eradicate... Read more

Expansion of polio sewage surveillance to areas outside London

UKHSA and MHRA are expanding polio sewage surveillance to a range of areas outside of the capital. Following the findings of poliovirus in sewage samples collected from the London Beckton... Read more

BPF pay tribute to the Queen

The British Polio Fellowship is deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On behalf of the Board and our members, we offer our sympathy and condolences... Read more

Children in London urged to take up the polio vaccine

Parents and carers of London-based children aged 1-9 are being urged to take up the polio vaccine as a re-emergence of the virus in wastewater has led to fears of... Read more

Charity launches heating appeal for those living with polio and its late effect

Despite the summer sun and warm temperatures, The British Polio Fellowship has launched its Winter Warmth Appeal. The appeal has been running for nearly 35 years and helps support polio... Read more

How to cope in hot weather

The Met Office has issued its highest warning for Monday and Tuesday, meaning temperatures could hit 40°C and there is a risk to life. This red extreme heat warning covers... Read more

Runners pounded London’s streets in a 10K race

The ASICS 10K race returned to the streets of London today for its annual summer event, seeing thousands of runners winding their way through London in the searing heat. This... Read more

Polio virus found in London sewage samples

On Wednesday, 22 June the UK Health Security Agency announced the polio virus had been detected in several sewage samples in the London area. The UK hasn’t seen a community... Read more

British Polio Fellowship support the #BackThe1in6 Neuro campaign

The results of the Neurological Alliance’s UK wide My Neuro survey were announced on Wednesday 10 June at an event attended by Kripen Dhrona, Chief Executive of the British Polio... Read more

Fellowship patron Joe Fisher celebrates 100th birthday

Life-long campaigner and British Polio Fellowship patron, Joe Fisher celebrates his 100th birthday today, 29 June. Joe was a leading light for the British Polio Fellowship nationally and in the... Read more