Libraries deliver millions in value through support for mental health and wellbeing
By Liz Wells 12 December 2025
Public libraries deliver millions in value by supporting mental health and wellbeing, particularly among older people, new research reveals.
Call for further education to be key partner in health sector
By Lee Peart 12 December 2025
A call for further education colleges to be a key partner in the health sector has been issued by the Association of Colleges.
AI to drive earlier action and reduce inequalities in maternity and newborn safety
By Liz Wells 11 December 2025
The Maternity and Newborn Safety Investigations (MNSI) programme has published its 2025–27 strategy, detailing how its national investigation dataset and AI will be used to guide NHS trusts in redu...
Life expectancy recovers from pandemic
By Lee Peart 11 December 2025
UK life expectancy has recovered from the pandemic but long-term progress has stalled, according to the ONS.
Senedd backs bill to create a smoke-free generation and curb youth vaping
By Liz Wells 10 December 2025
Senedd Members have supported the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which will create Wales' first smoke-free generation.
Free holiday provision for low-income families improves children's health
By Lee Peart 09 December 2025
A Department for Education (DfE) funded programme for local authorities to provide free essential holiday provision for low-income families improves children’s health and wellbeing, according to co...
Roundtable: The potential of scaling independent prescribing in community pharmacy
09 December 2025
Moving independent prescribing (IP) from the margins of community pharmacy practice into the mainstream delivery of NHS primary care was the central theme of the second roundtable of the UK Medicin...
Prevention focus delivers £8 for each £1 invested, Deloitte finds
By Lee Peart 09 December 2025
Analysis by Deloitte has found a focus on preventative healthcare cam deliver £8 for every £1 invested.
Regulator reaffirms commitment to universal hepatitis B vaccination for babies
By Lee Peart 08 December 2025
The MHRA has reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to providing universal hepatitis B vaccination for babies following moves towards ending the policy in the US.
Miracle cure or dangerous fad?
08 December 2025
Professor Lisa McNally, director of public health for Worcestershire County Council, examines the reality of anti-obesity medications
Call for ban on patient brokering in addiction treatment services
By Lee Peart 05 December 2025
A ban on patient brokering in addiction treatment services has been called for by the Local Government Association (LGA).
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Salary from ASYE level £36,363 up to £49,282
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