Heatwave Health: The Met Office has lifted its final extreme heat warning and UKHSA has ended heat health alerts after a record-breaking June, but the week’s strain on health services and power systems is a reminder that extreme weather risk doesn’t vanish overnight. Public Health & Vaccines: Liverpool academics warn an “explosion of misinformation” is driving low MMR uptake in parts of Merseyside, with measles elimination status lost in 2026 and calls for urgent action. NHS Policy Clash: West London NHS Trust is reportedly allowing biological men with gender recognition certificates into female-only wards and toilets, despite a Supreme Court ruling—sparking fresh legal and equality backlash. Cost of Living Support: DWP confirms 48 mental health conditions qualify for Personal Independence Payment, with enhanced daily living potentially reaching £456 a month. Child Health & Screen Time: A major UK review urges no intentional regular screen time for under-twos, citing long-term developmental and quality-of-life concerns. Health Law Reform: England and Wales draft legislation would criminalise abusive conversion practices, with penalties up to five years in jail. Environment Meets Health: A plastic wet wipe ban is set across all four nations, starting in Wales from Dec 18, 2026, to cut microplastic pollution and sewer blockages. Gender & Family Rights: A separate report says parents could face up to five years in prison for questioning a child’s gender “transition,” adding to the wider debate over safeguarding and rights.