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 costing UK over £260bn per year, report finds
By Liz Wells 18 November 2024
The food-related cost of chronic disease in the UK is £268bn every year, new research reveals.
Hospital stroke admissions up by 28% since 2004
By Lee Peart 18 November 2024
Hospital admissions following a stroke have grown by 28% in the last 20 years, according to new NHS analysis.
NHS provides eye scans closer to home for people with diabetes
By Lee Peart 18 November 2024
The NHS is providing advanced eye scans closer to home for 60,000 people with diabetes that could save up to 120,000 hospital appointments a year and help prevent life-changing sight loss.
NHS seeks 150,000 volunteers to help transform cancer treatment
By Liz Wells 15 November 2024
The NHS is launching a search for nearly 150,000 volunteers to take part in a series of research trials that could transform cancer treatment.
'Not enough people being checked for heart disease,' watchdog warns
By Lee Peart 14 November 2024
Not enough people are being checked for cardiovascular disease (CDD), the National Audit Office (NAO) has warned.
Birth defects to be prevented by fortifying flour with folic acid
By Liz Wells 14 November 2024
Legislation is being introduced that will require millers and flour producers to fortify non-wholemeal wheat flour with folic acid from the end of 2026.
NHS rolls out new 'stop-smoking' drug
By Liz Wells 12 November 2024
An improved anti-smoking drug is to be rolled out on the NHS in England in a bid to save thousands of lives.
Digital learning platform for cancer nursing wins prestigious award
By Lee Peart 08 November 2024
An innovative partnership to support cancer care in the East Midlands has been recognised with a prestigious industry award.
Childhood obesity rises to almost one in 10 in first year of school
By Lee Peart 05 November 2024
Almost one in 10 children are clinically obese when they begin their first year of school, new NHS figures have revealed.
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