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ONS

Alcohol related deaths in UK at record levels, ONS reveals

By Lee Peart 06 February 2025

There were a record 10,473 alcohol-related deaths in the UK in 2023, new figures have revealed.

TECHNOLOGY

AI trial to tackle breast cancer launched

By Liz Wells 04 February 2025

Nearly 700,000 women across the country will take part in a trial to test how AI tools can be used to catch breast cancer cases earlier, the DHSC has announced.

POCDOC

PocDoc and Well rollout at-home test for cardiovascular disease

By Liz Wells 03 February 2025

PocDoc, the digital health diagnostics company, is partnering with pharmacy chain Well to launch its at-home cardiovascular disease (CVD) test in its pharmacies across the country and online.

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE COMMITTEE

Health and Social Care Committee writes to DHSC over NHS Health Check programme

By Liz Wells 30 January 2025

The Health and Social Care Committee has written to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention Andrew Gwynne, on the NHS Health Check programme, used to identify an...

PREVENTION

Government introduces new measures to tackle knife crime

By Liz Wells 28 January 2025

The government is to introduce new stricter age verification checks for knife retailers and a ban on doorstep drops to tackle knife crime.

PREVENTION

Phoenix Hospital Group launches full body MRI screening

By Liz Wells 28 January 2025

Phoenix Hospital Group, a private healthcare provider located in Harley Street, has launched a full body MRI cancer screening service.

NICE

NICE recommends asking about gambling at health checks and GP appointments

By Liz Wells 28 January 2025

Healthcare professionals should consider asking people about gambling when speaking to them about smoking and alcohol consumption during a health check or GP appointment, according to new NICE guid...

WHITEHALL

Former John Lewis boss leads Keep Britain Working review

By Lee Peart 27 January 2025

Former John Lewis boss Sir Charlie Mayfield is leading a review into business support for the disabled and long-term sick.

PREVENTION

NHS rolls out national genetic test to reduce risk of donor kidney failure

By Liz Wells 27 January 2025

Hundreds of potential kidney donors of Black African and Black Caribbean heritage can now get a simple blood test to help reduce the risk of kidney failure.

NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY ICB

A joined-up view on health

By Lee Peart 27 January 2025

Executive director Stephen James explains how Breckland District Council is taking a joined-up view on addressing health inequalities through its work with integrated care partners.