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Wales' top doctor says preventing ill-health is an urgent priority

By Liz Wells 04 December 2025

Wales must urgently shift towards a prevention-first approach to health to address ‘stagnating’ life expectancy and mounting pressures on its health services, the chief medical officer's annual rep...

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Government brings in measures to help tackle child poverty

By Liz Wells 03 December 2025

The government has unveiled new measures to curb the cost of living and tackle child poverty.

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AI tool offers life-changing support to stroke patients

By Lee Peart 03 December 2025

An AI tool is offering life-changing support to stroke patients by speeding up clinical decision making and helping get patients rushed to specialist stroke centres faster.

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Adviser to reform NHS response to violence against women and girls

By Liz Wells 02 December 2025

Jess Asato, MP for Lowestoft, has been appointed as violence against women and girls (VAWG) adviser to reform NHS response as part of the government's mission to halve VAWG within a decade.

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MPs 'deeply concerned' over plans to end FGM prevention funding

By Lee Peart 02 December 2025

MPs have expressed deep concerns over plans to end the funding of a ‘flagship programme’ to combat female genital mutilation (FGM).

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Draft recommendations on prostate cancer screening issued

By Liz Wells 01 December 2025

The UK National Screening Committee, the expert group which advises the government and the NHS on screening, has issued draft recommendations about prostate screening in the UK.

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Soft drink levy extended to protect children and improve health

By Liz Wells 25 November 2025

The government has announced an extension of the soft drinks industry levy to more high-sugar drinks, including milk-based drinks.

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Campaign launched to ease NHS winter pressures in Scotland

By Lee Peart 24 November 2025

A campaign has been launched to help ease pressures on NHS services in Scotland.

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Government and NHS launch Healthy Choices Quiz

By Lee Peart 24 November 2025

A five-minute quiz designed to help people take control of their health has been launched by the Government and the NHS.

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Smarter data tools to help identify SEND children sooner

By Lee Peart 21 November 2025

Smarter data tools are to be used to identify children with special education (SEND) needs sooner under Government-backed research delivered by UK Research and Innovation in partnership with the D...