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Trust accepts 'causal connection' between infections and water system

By Lee Peart 23 January 2026

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has accepted there was a ‘causal connection’ between the infection of some patients with issues with its water system.

PREVENTION

Wood-burning stoves could carry health warnings under Government plans

By Liz Wells 23 January 2026

New wood-burning stoves will have stricter limits on smoke emissions and would have to be sold with health warnings under proposed government rules.

UNITED VOICES OF THE WORLD

GOSH cleaners win tribunal appeal

By Liz Wells 23 January 2026

Hospital cleaners have won an Employment Appeal Tribunal victory against Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).

COSLA

Scotland's new suicide prevention action plan published

By Liz Wells 23 January 2026

A new national action plan setting out Scotland’s priorities for suicide prevention over the next three years has been backed by an increased budget of at least £3m in 2026-27.

MENTAL HEALTH

NHS 'falling short' on autism and ADHD, admits Streeting

By Lee Peart 23 January 2026

Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has admitted the NHS is ‘falling short’ on meeting demand for adult autism and ADHD diagnosis.

PREVENTION

Scotland leads on damp and mould regulations

By Lee Peart 23 January 2026

Regulations to protect tenants from damp and mould have been announced in Scotland.

NOROVIRUS

Norovirus cases soar by 60% in two weeks

By Lee Peart 23 January 2026

The number of norovirus cases has soared by 60% in the past two weeks, according to UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data.

DISABILITY ADVISORY PANEL

Disability Advisory Panel launches to help shape health and disability policy

By Liz Wells 23 January 2026

Ten experts with lived experience of disability and long-term health conditions have been appointed to help shape Government health and disability policy.

DHSC

National Cancer Plan will end postcode lottery, says Government

By Lee Peart 23 January 2026

The Government has vowed to end the postcode lottery in cancer care by boosting the number of specialists in underserved areas as part of its forthcoming National Cancer Plan.

PREVENTION