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NHS tackles problem gambling amid growing demand

By Liz Wells 27 December 2024

The NHS in England is facing an 'uphill battle' with demand for gambling addiction help more than doubling since last year.

ALCOHOL

Streeting urged to make alcohol harm a top priority

By Lee Peart 19 December 2024

Public health groups have called on secretary of state for health and social care, Wes Streeting, to make addressing alcohol harm a top priority in 2025.

VALLEY DIAGNOSTICS

Welsh firm developing rapid diagnostic test for prostate cancer

By Liz Wells 19 December 2024

Valley Diagnostics, based in Cardiff, is developing a test that could detect prostate cancer more quickly and with greater accuracy.

PREVENTION

Martha's Rule 'already saving lives' in NHS hospitals

By Liz Wells 17 December 2024

The roll-out of Martha’s Rule in NHS hospitals in England has already begun triggering ‘potentially life-saving changes in care’ for patients, new data reveals.

CANCER

England sees steep rise in bowel cancer in young adults

By Lee Peart 13 December 2024

England has seen the fourth fasted (3.6% per year) rise in the rate of early onset bowel cancer, a global survey has revealed.

ONS

Healthy life expectancy down on pre-pandemic levels, says ONS

By Lee Peart 12 December 2024

Most regions in England have experienced a fall in healthy life expectancy (HLE) compared with the pre-pandemic period, according to the ONS.

AI used to target frequent NHS users

By Lee Peart 12 December 2024

AI is helping the NHS to predict patients at risk of becoming frequent emergency services so earlier care interventions can be made to reduce pressure on A&Es.

PREVENTION

Air pollution reaches 20-year low in England

By Lee Peart 06 December 2024

Air pollution in England has reached a 20-year low in England, according to new analysis.

PREVENTION

NHS trials to launch as part of Get Britain Working campaign

By Lee Peart 06 December 2024

Three NHS trials are launching in the coming months as part of a Government drive to get the long-term sick back to work.

OPTICIANS

Investing in eye care services 'could bring £98m net benefits' for the NHS

By Liz Wells 04 December 2024

Investment directed into primary eye care has the potential to deliver £98m in net benefits for the NHS and help the government fulfil its objectives to reduce the waiting lists and move care close...