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NHS rolls out free eyesight, hearing and dental checks at residential special schools

By Liz Wells 05 October 2024

Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in residential special schools and colleges across England are to be offered free NHS eyesight, hearing and dental checks.

PREVENTION

UK government unveils 111 breast cancer diagnosis trial

By Liz Wells 04 October 2024

A trial to let women with breast cancer symptoms book appointments directly with diagnostic clinics without going to see their GP is to start in Somerset in November.

PREVENTION

Newborns tested for over 200 genetic conditions as study begins in NHS hospitals

By Liz Wells 03 October 2024

Hundreds of babies have begun to be tested for more than 200 rare genetic conditions as part of a world-leading study in NHS hospitals, which aims to screen up to 100,000 newborns in England.

PREVENTION

UK Councils invited to join and shape new initiative to improve access to green space for millions

By Liz Wells 03 October 2024

A new initiative will enable at least 100 towns and cities across the UK to become better places to live and work, by putting nature and green spaces at the heart of their plans and priorities.

NHS CONFEDERATION

Economic case for investment in women's health presented

By Lee Peart 02 October 2024

An additional £1 invested in obstetrics and gynaecology services per woman could generate an estimated £319m return to the economy, a report has found.

SARAH WOOLNOUGH

Think-tank sets out seven priorities for tackling health inequalities

By Lee Peart 30 September 2024

A new report from The King’s Fund has set out seven priorities for the NHS in tackling health inequalities.

ALCOHOL

Scotland increases minimum unit price of alcohol

By Liz Wells 30 September 2024

The minimum price per unit of alcohol in Scotland is to increase by 15p to 65p from midnight today (30 September) to increase the positive effects of the policy and to take account of inflation.

PREVENTION

Asda partnership expands access to heart health checks

By Liz Wells 26 September 2024

Asda is to stock a new home heart test that can provide the NHS with test results for cardiovascular disease within minutes.

OBESITY

One in eight toddlers and primary school aged children obese

By Liz Wells 25 September 2024

Around one in eight children aged between two and 10 in England are obese, new statistics reveal.

DAVID FOTHERGILL

Councils call for Autumn Budget investment in supported housing

By Lee Peart 20 September 2024

The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on the Government to invest in supported housing as part of a submission on preventative care ahead of the Autumn Budget.

LORD DARZI