The FBU Podcast
The Fire Brigades Union will be sitting down with firefighters, union reps, and activists from across the labour movement.
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The FBU Podcast
Firefighter health concordat: What next?
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Adam Taylor is joined by former health secretary Wes Streeting to discuss the recent announcement to implement the firefighter health concordat in 2027.
The health concordat sets out a commitment to:
- Regular health monitoring for currently serving and retired firefighters
- Improved NHS data collection on firefighter health
- Further research into cancers and other diseases caused by the job