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Kamran Mallick is new patron of the BPF

The British Polio Fellowship, a UK-wide charity supporting polio survivors, is delighted to announce Kamran Mallick as its new Patron. Kamran, who has served as Chief Executive of Disability Rights UK since... Read more

Heat alert: Polio survivors urged to take care

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning as temperatures are expected to rise sharply in the coming days, potentially reaching highs of 33°C. This spike in heat... Read more

British Polio Fellowship brings awareness to Holyrood

From 20 to 22 May, the British Polio Fellowship (BPF) hosted an exhibition at Holyrood, the Scottish Parliament. Read more

Cockney Rebel star Steve Harley’s will reveals fate of star’s six figure fortune

The singer, known for his hit Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me), died in March last year and left behind a six-figure sum and now the fate of... Read more

Introducing Sandwell’s new mayor Steve Melia

Councillor Steve Melia (Great Barr with Yew Tree ward) is the new Mayor of Sandwell following a ceremony in the Council Chamber at Sandwell Council House yesterday (Tuesday 13 May).... Read more

Jeremy Balfour MSP new Patron of BPF

A charity supporting polio survivors across the UK, the British Polio Fellowship, has announced Jeremy Balfour MSP as its new Patron. Jeremy Balfour MSP has accepted an invitation from the... Read more

British Polio Fellowship brings awareness to Holyrood

From 20 to 22 May, the British Polio Fellowship (BPF) hosted an exhibition at Holyrood, the Scottish Parliament, to raise awareness about polio survivors in Scotland and promote The Fellowship’s... Read more

British Polio Fellowship exhibits at RCN Congress 2025

The British Polio Fellowship (BPF) participated as an exhibitor at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Congress 2025, held from 12 to 14 May at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool. This... Read more

Football club honours renown player Jeff Hall

Bradford Park Avenue Associated Football Club (AFC) has come together with charity, The British Polio Fellowship to remember Jeff Hall and his legacy. Bradford Park Avenue AFC hosted a special... Read more

Polio risks for UK travellers

Recent updates from the World Health Organization (WHO) point to some serious risks for travellers, especially when it comes to polio. Wild polio virus (WPV1) has been found in Afghanistan... Read more