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The mission of the alliance is to promote lead poisoning prevention in the UK. Please support us at https://leappalliance.org.uk/join

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The Sunday Times today

Is the lead paint hidden in our homes poisoning our children?

#LeadPoisoningPrevention
#leadpoisoning
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Is the lead paint hidden in our homes poisoning our children? - The Sunday Times
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November 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Great interview with @dalevince.com on Sky News just now. Knowledgeable, honest, and persuasive.
November 21, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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UK to launch first lead poisoning screening study of children after FT investigation

www.ft.com/content/f2bb...
UK to launch first lead poisoning screening study of children after FT investigation
Leeds examination to target hidden exposure in the young and lay groundwork for national testing
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November 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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UK’s first citizen-led study on childhood lead exposure begins

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UK’s first citizen-led study on childhood lead exposure begins
Pioneering research launches in Leeds to test new approach to assessing the risk to children from hidden lead exposure
www.gov.uk
November 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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On today. ECLIPS principal investigator Professor Jane Entwistle, Radio 4, 17:20
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ECLIPS
Elevated Childhood Lead Interagency Prevalence Study
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November 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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UK reconsiders screening for lead poisoning in children
Health ministry responds to FT series showing toxic metal still present in homes, soil, drinking water and food
www.ft.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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The latest podcast episode from Laura Hughes, "⁠Toxic Legacy" is now available.

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Toxic Legacy, Ep. 3: The Whisper and Scream
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November 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Toxic Legacy, Ep. 2: "Painted Over", by Laura Hughes, Financial Times

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Toxic Legacy, Ep. 2: Painted Over
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October 29, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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"Devastating", "Chilling", "Horrifying", "Nobody cares". observer.co.uk/culture/audi...
Untold: Toxic Legacy is a devastating investigation
The three-part series by Laura Hughes is like a ghost story where lead haunts British land and homes. Plus: a chilling real-life story of a false confession
observer.co.uk
October 26, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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During International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week we’re highlighting sources of lead, such as pipes, soil, imported foods & traditional remedies #ILPPW2025

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lead-poisoning-advice-for-the-public-and-healthcare-professionals/lead-information-for-the-public
Eating even a single flake of old lead paint is potentially harmful to a small child. Lead poses a serious threat to children’s development.
October 23, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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ILPPW #6

Good news from the British Coatings Federation. For ILPPW 2025 they have released a new version of "PaintSafe" with input from the LEAPP Alliance.

coatings.org.uk/page/PaintSafe

#LeadPoisoningPrevention
#leadpoisoning
#ilppw
#leadexposure
October 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Today is the fourth day of WHO International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2025.

Just released. The first of three podcasts about lead exposure by Laura Hughes of the Financial Times.

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#LeadPoisoningPrevention
#leadpoisoning
#ilppw
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Toxic Legacy, Ep. 1: Silent Danger
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October 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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A survey by Water Safe found that "50% of plumbers say they still sometimes use illegal lead solder".

Spread the warning.

#LeadPoisoningPrevention
#leadpoisoning
#ilppw
#leadexposure

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WaterSafe survey reveals lead solder risk
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October 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Today is the first day of WHO International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.

The LEAPP Alliance is holding an open online meeting on Thursday, 23 October 2025 starting at 18:00 (UK time).

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#LeadPoisoningPrevention
#leadpoisoning
#ilppw
#leadexposure
Join meeting on Teams
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October 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Some toxic lead ammunition has been banned to protect Britain’s countryside. Lee Crawfurd says "Protect children, not just animals, from lead exposure".

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Protect children, not just animals, from lead exposure | Brief letters
Brief letters: Toxic lead exposure | Careers advice for beard-wearers | Clean-shaven teachers | In awe of Jasprit Bumrah | Two Soups
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October 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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The trailer for Laura Hughes's Financial Times podcast about lead exposure in the UK, called "Unknown: Toxic Legacy", is online now. Please share widely. Please share often.

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Introducing Untold: Toxic Legacy
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October 8, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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Community testing in Dublin finds almost half of homes with some level of lead in tap water.
www.dublininquirer.com/community-te...
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June 24, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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Help wanted.

Tomos Rogers of LBC UK is doing a radio series on lead exposure and poisoning. He would like to talk to more people who have experience of lead poisoning themselves or in their family.

Please say that you will talk to Tomos. He can be contacted on 07880 320928
June 13, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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More follow-up from Laura Hughes in the Financial Times. "Ministers launch third review into risk from lead mines in England in Wales". This is great news.

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Ministers launch third review into risk from lead mines in England in Wales
Probe by Nottingham university follows separate investigations by environment and food standards regulators
www.ft.com
June 2, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Terry Jermy MP has published this article titled "There is a hidden danger in our homes: lead is a ticking timebomb".

www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
There is a hidden danger in our homes: lead is a ticking timebomb
The recent passing of the government’s landmark Water (Special Measures) Act promises to bring tougher criminal charges against lawbreakers in the ...
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June 2, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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End Lead Poisoning - how this story ends is up to us

Great podcast and video by Copper Burnett from New York state.

Maybe we need a "RIGHT TO KNOW" campaign. Does anyone want to help me?

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End Lead Poisoning - how this story ends is up to us - Home
HOW THIS STORY ENDS IS UP TO US QUICK & EASY WAY TO HELP We will send an email to THE NEW YORK representativeS on your behalf. NARRATIVE PODCAST LEAD: An audio docudrama series inspired by the true st...
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May 30, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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End Lead Poisoning - how this story ends is up to us

Great podcast and video by Copper Burnett from New York state. The site contains links to the trailers for the podcast and film; and the podcast itself.

Maybe we need a "RIGHT TO KNOW" campaign. Does anyone want to help me?

endleadpoisoning.org
End Lead Poisoning - how this story ends is up to us - Home
HOW THIS STORY ENDS IS UP TO US QUICK & EASY WAY TO HELP We will send an email to THE NEW YORK representativeS on your behalf. NARRATIVE PODCAST LEAD: An audio docudrama series inspired by the true st...
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May 30, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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More from the Mail on Sunday. Is this not enough for the government to do something!

DR ELLIE: How tap water could be poisoning you

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DR ELLIE: How tap water could be poisoning you
I thought lead poisoning was a Victorian-era problem long consigned to the past. But latest figures show that in 2023 more than 200 cases were reported in children in England.
www.dailymail.co.uk
April 28, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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Good article in the Mail on Sunday last week mentioning me and the LEAPP Alliance (You may need to take out a free-trial to read it).

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Is your tap water poisoning your family? The UK's hotspots revealed
Thousands of families are unknowingly drinking tap water laced with a toxic material, putting them at risk of long-term health damage.
www.dailymail.co.uk
April 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Ministers ignored evidence of farm animals poisoned by lead, experts say. Government accused of failing to ‘get to grips’ with cases showing impact on livestock reared near abandoned mines in England.
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Ministers ignored evidence of farm animals poisoned by lead, experts say
Government accused of failing to ‘get to grips’ with cases showing impact on livestock reared near abandoned mines in England
www.ft.com
March 4, 2025 at 12:51 PM