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Lords press government to tackle UK's accident crisis

By Liz Wells 25 July 2025

Peers are demanding the government take urgent action to tackle the ‘shocking rise’ in accidents across the country.

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Councils hail 24% rise in attempts to quit smoking

By Lee Peart 24 July 2025

The number of people attempting to quit smoking using council commissioned Stop Smoking Services has grown by almost a quarter, according to NHSE data.

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Scottish government unveils new funding for dermatology

By Liz Wells 24 July 2025

The Scottish Government has unveiled an extra £4m investment to tackle dermatology waiting times.

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Paramedics to offer cardiac arrest video support

By Lee Peart 24 July 2025

Paramedics will offer specialist care via video during the most crucial minutes of a cardiac arrest in a UK first scheme.

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Government must tackle poverty as cause of ill-health, warn MPs

By Lee Peart 24 July 2025

The Government must tackle poverty as a cause of ill-health in order to build a health and social care service that is sustainable, MPs have warned.

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ICB and councils join forces on Every Move Matters campaign

By Lee Peart 23 July 2025

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB has joined forces with councils in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire as part of the South West Every Move Matters campaign.

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Study reveals most cost-effective obesity surgery

By Lee Peart 22 July 2025

Gastric Bypass has been found to be the most clinically and cost effective form of surgery for people with severe obesity.

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Thousands urged to get lifesaving cancer vaccine

By Lee Peart 21 July 2025

Hundreds of thousands of people are being urged to have the lifesaving human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to protect against cervical and other cancers.

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