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Government consults on social media ban for children

By Lee Peart 20 January 2026

A public consultation on children’s mobile phone use, including a possible social media ban, has been launched by the Government.

PREVENTION

Thousands of men to gain NHS access to life-extending prostate cancer drug

By Lee Peart 19 January 2026

Thousands of men with prostate cancer are to be offered access to a life-extending drug on the NHS.

SEXUAL HEALTH

Trained teachers should deliver sex and reproductive health lessons, researchers say

By Liz Wells 15 January 2026

Reproductive health education needs a radical overhaul, with appropriately trained teachers providing the education the pupils say they need, UCL researchers say.

PREVENTION

Reforms aim to get more sick and disabled people into workplace

By Lee Peart 15 January 2026

Reforms to the Disability Confident scheme are to be trialled by the Government in a bid to get more sick and disabled people into the workplace.

WORKFORCE

Warning of fraudulent social media weight loss videos

By Lee Peart 15 January 2026

Fraudulent videos claiming clinicians have endorsed weight loss patches have been posted on social media.

PREVENTION

Medical health club brings fitness facilities and GP access under one roof

By Lee Peart 13 January 2026

A new innovation in preventative care offers fitness facilities and GP access under one roof.

PREVENTION

Government aims to save thousands of lives with new road safety strategy

By Liz Wells 07 January 2026

The government has unveiled the first road safety strategy in more than a decade, which aims to save thousands of lives on the nation’s roads by tackling drink driving, improving training for young...

PREVENTION

Sport England funds mental health fitness equipment

By Lee Peart 06 January 2026

Fitness equipment for mental health patients at Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust has been funded by a £11k Sport England grant.

DIGITAL

Nine common conditions to be prioritised for NHS Online

By Lee Peart 06 January 2026

Nine common conditions, including menopause and prostate problems, are to be prioritised for the NHS Online service.

JUNK FOOD

Landmark junk food ad ban comes into force

By Liz Wells 05 January 2026

Children will be protected from exposure to junk food advertising on TV and online as new regulations come into force to help tackle childhood obesity.