Men in poor areas four times more likely to die from avoidable causes

Men in poor areas four times more likely to die from avoidable causes

By Lee Peart 03 November 2026

Men in poor areas in England are four times more likely to die from avoidable causes than those in the wealthiest areas, according to new data.

UK health agency investigates population exposure to 'forever chemicals'

By Paul Day 03 November 2026

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is to analyse blood and urine samples from across the UK to establish how much exposure the population has to PFAS and other potentially harmful chemicals.

Insulin pen redesign needed for disabled users, says HSSIB

By Lee Peart 03 November 2026

The MHRA has been urged to push manufacturers to redesign insulin pens for disabled users.

NHS delivers extra million cancer scans each year

By Lee Peart 03 November 2026

A million extra cancer scans are being delivered each year thanks to new scanners and cutting-edge AI technology.

MPs urge Burnham to make tackling obesity 'clear, personal mission'

By Lee Peart 02 November 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been urged to make tackling obesity his personal mission in a new report by MPs.

UKHSA reveals 'true national burden of chickenpox'

By Lee Peart 02 November 2026

Data from the UKHSA has revealed over 3,000 infants with chickenpox were hospitalised last year.

Trial aims to safely cut breast cancer radiotherapy treatment time

By Lee Peart 02 November 2026

Thirty-nine hospitals have joined a trial to test whether breast cancer radiotherapy can be safely cut from three weeks to 5 days.

NHS braced for admissions spike ahead of Bonfire Night

By Lee Peart 02 November 2026

NHS hospitals are bracing for a spike in admissions ahead of Bonfire Night on 5 November after admissions jumped 42% last November, with some children suffering life-changing injuries.

Homes converted from offices linked to depression and higher GP use

By Emily Whitehouse 29 October 2026

The study shows more people living in these homes are more likely to suffer from depression.

MPs urge Government to boost weight loss drugs access

By Lee Peart 26 October 2026

MPs have urged the Government to boost access to weight loss drugs to end a two-tier system determined by ability to pay.

New hope for personalised prostate cancer treatment

By Paul Day 23 October 2026

A genomic test could help identify which men with prostate cancer need additional hormone treatment and who could avoid its side effects.

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Health Determinants Research Collaboration

£69,151 - £73,937

Pontypool & Ebbw Vale£69,151 - £73,937

RECRUITER: Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent Councils

Team Manager

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RECRUITER: Isle of Wight Council

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