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NHS performs record number of treatment checks in June

By Liz Wells 14 August 2025

The NHS performed a record number of checks for treatments, cancer checks and other tests for June, as 18-week performance hit its best level in three years.

OBESITY

Programme to tackle obesity through pharmacies and community access

By Liz Wells 12 August 2025

NHS patients living with obesity could get cutting-edge help to improve their health, thanks to a new programme backed by up to £85m from the government and pharmaceutical company Lilly.

CANCER

Head and neck cancer patients to be fast-tracked on vaccine trial

By Lee Peart 08 August 2025

Over 100 patients with advanced head and neck cancer in England will be fast-tracked onto a vaccine trial running at 15 NHS hospitals over the next year, supported by the NHS’ Cancer Vaccine Launch...

OBESITY

Postcode lottery in accessing weight loss jabs revealed

By Lee Peart 08 August 2025

A postcode lottery in accessing the Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) weight loss medication has been revealed.

ALCOHOL

Health experts urge Government action on problem drinking

By Liz Wells 06 August 2025

The Government’s plans to tackle problem drinking ‘are not sufficient to address the scale and complexity of harm’, warn health experts.

PREVENTION

Royal College of Surgeons backs lower soft drinks sugar tax threshold

By Lee Peart 06 August 2025

The Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) at the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England) has backed the Government’s move to lower the threshold for the soft drinks sugar tax.

PREVENTION

NowMedical marks 21st anniversary with service review

By Lee Peart 06 August 2025

Housing and homelessness medical and psychiatric assessment provider, NowMedical, is celebrating its 21st anniversary with a full review of its service model aimed at enhancing transparency, turnar...

CANCER

New referral guidelines for people with suspected cancer published

By Lee Peart 06 August 2025

New referral guidelines for people with suspected cancer have been published in Scotland.

PREVENTION

Pregnant women urged to protect 'winter babies' against RSV

By Lee Peart 05 August 2025

England’s chief midwife is today urging eligible pregnant women from 28 weeks to speak to their maternity services about getting vaccinated to ensure their babies are protected ahead of their first...

OBESITY

Patients need support to keep weight off after treatment ends

By Liz Wells 05 August 2025

Patients coming off obesity medication or finishing a weight management programme should be offered support to help keep the weight off and stay healthy long-term, according to NICE’s updated quali...