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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...

JUNK FOOD

Government sets out junk food ban legislation

By Lee Peart 03 December 2024

Junk food ad ban legislation designed to curb childhood obesity has been set out by the Government.

UK GOVERNMENT

Government to introduce Men's Health Strategy

By Liz Wells 29 November 2024

Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has unveiled plans for a Men’s Health Strategy.

GAMBLING

Levy to generate £100m to tackle gambling harm

By Lee Peart 27 November 2024

A mandated levy is to generate £100m for the research, prevention and treatment of gambling harms, with half of funding to directly benefit NHS-led gambling treatment systems.

VAPING

Tobacco and Vapes Bill backed by MPs

By Liz Wells 27 November 2024

MPs have voted in favour of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, bringing a UK smoking ban and stricter vape regulations one step closer.

VACCINATIONS

More than one million people get RSV jab

By Liz Wells 21 November 2024

More than one million people have been vaccinated against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), after the NHS launched a rollout of the jab for the first time in its history this autumn.

SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

South London trust secures £1.3m for research equipment and technology

By Liz Wells 19 November 2024

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has secured £1.3m funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to pay for new research equipment and technology.

PREVENTION

Bradford's clean air initiative 'reducing demand' on GPs

By Liz Wells 18 November 2024

Bradford’s Clean Air Zone has reduced visits to GPs in ever-increasing numbers, saving the NHS tens of thousands of pounds every month, new research reveals.

UNHEALTHY FOOD