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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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