Local cycling facilities programme saves NHS £13.1m
By Liz Wells 26 January 2026
The Places to Ride programme - the largest investment in community cycling facilities launched in 2019 - saved the NHS £13.1m, new research reveals.
Government set to crackdown on illegal underage sunbed use
By Liz Wells 26 January 2026
The government has unveiled plans to crackdown on rogue businesses flouting the law and putting children’s health at risk by selling sessions to under-18s.
NHS launches world-first genetic register
By Liz Wells 26 January 2026
Thousands of people at higher risk of developing cancer due to inherited faulty genes will be regularly checked and tracked by the NHS thanks to a first-of-its-kind national genetics programme.
Wood-burning stoves could carry health warnings under Government plans
By Liz Wells 23 January 2026
New wood-burning stoves will have stricter limits on smoke emissions and would have to be sold with health warnings under proposed government rules.
Scotland's new suicide prevention action plan published
By Liz Wells 23 January 2026
A new national action plan setting out Scotland’s priorities for suicide prevention over the next three years has been backed by an increased budget of at least £3m in 2026-27.
Scotland leads on damp and mould regulations
By Lee Peart 23 January 2026
Regulations to protect tenants from damp and mould have been announced in Scotland.
Fast food addiction costing healthcare £67bn a year, research finds
By Lee Peart 22 January 2026
The UK’s fast food addiction costs the healthcare system £67bn a year through associated health conditions, according to research.
Online therapies recommended for eating disorders
By Lee Peart 22 January 2026
Online therapies have been recognised as interim support for people with eating disorders while on waiting lists for specialist NHS treatment.
MPs call for overhaul of early years' healthcare support
By Lee Peart 22 January 2026
MPs have called for an overhaul of early years’ healthcare support, including more health visitors and Family Hubs, and a new vaccines strategy.
National roll out for back to work scheme
By Lee Peart 20 January 2026
Up to 250,000 more people with health conditions will be supported to stay in or return to work through the national roll-out of the WorkWell scheme.
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