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By Emily Whitehouse 07 October 2026

A cancer drug currently being tested in patients may not work in the way scientists originally thought, a new study suggests.

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By Paul Day 06 October 2026

Short-term increases in fine-particle air pollution may send more people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to emergency departments, according to a nationwide study in Sin...

'Wake-up call' as 'concerning' increase in under 50s cancer revealed

By Lee Peart 06 October 2026

Statistics revealing a sharp rise in cancer rates in the under 50s, including a more than tripling of prostate cancer, have been described as a ‘wake-up call’.

Most young people with depression find antidepressants helpful

By Lee Peart 05 October 2026

Over half (58%) of young people find antidepressants helpful, according to to polling commissioned from YouGov by UCL.

EXCLUSIVE: 'They need politicians to advocate for them': former minister on the Babies Bill

By Emily Whitehouse 05 October 2026

Former minister of state for health and social care, Will Quince, speaks to us about the Babies Bill and why the first 1,001 days of a child's life should be protected in law.

School nurse and health visitor numbers in steep decline

By Lee Peart 05 October 2026

School nurse and health visitor numbers have fallen sharply in recent years, according to The King’s Fund.

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Preventing a lost generation

By Lee Peart 05 October 2026

Head of work & health, Helen Bowles, shares how Norfolk and Suffolk ICB is working with local partners to prevent primary children from later becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training...

Government forms three-year partnership with Breast Cancer Now

By Lee Peart 05 October 2026

The DHSC has announced a three-year partnership with Breast Cancer Now to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

NHS to offer winter vaccinations to homeless

By Lee Peart 02 October 2026

Flu and pneumococcal disease vaccines are to be offered to the homeless as part of a national NHS programme.

BREAKING NEWS: Cooper pledges up to 1,000 Sure Start centres over next two years

By Lee Peart 30 September 2026

Health and social care secretary Yvette Cooper has announced the extension of Sure Start services over the next two years.

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Executive Director Children and Education (DCS)

£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits (with flexibility for an exceptional appointment, up to £190,000)

West Surrey£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits (with flexibility for an exceptional appointment, up to £190,000)

RECRUITER: West Surrey Council

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£55,717 - £59,753 per annum

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RECRUITER: Gloucestershire County Council

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