Government Sets Out Drive to Boost Cancer Survival Rates in England
Date: Thursday, 05 February 2026 14:23
The government has unveiled a long-term cancer plan for England aimed at ensuring 75% of patients live for at least five years after diagnosis by 2035. Ministers say the strategy, which focuses on faster diagnosis…
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Government Plans 10,000 New Foster Placements Amid Carer Shortage
Date: Thursday, 05 February 2026 14:22
The government has announced plans to create 10,000 additional foster care placements in England by relaxing fostering rules and reducing bureaucracy. Ministers say the changes are needed to address a critical shortage of foster carers,…
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Children Face Lengthy Delays for NHS Community Care
Date: Wednesday, 28 January 2026 14:17
Large numbers of children in England are waiting more than a year for NHS community health support, including speech and language therapy, hearing services and disability care, new analysis shows. Of the roughly 300,000 young…
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US Cuts Ties With World Health Organization
Date: Wednesday, 28 January 2026 14:16
The United States has formally ended its membership of the World Health Organization, removing one of the UN agency’s largest sources of funding. The decision follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump a…
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New NHS Training Drive to Identify Eating Disorders Earlier
Date: Wednesday, 21 January 2026 09:53
NHS England is rolling out new training for teachers, school nurses and GPs to help them recognise the early warning signs of eating disorders in children and young people. The move aims to ensure concerns…
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A&E Delays Leave Thousands Waiting Hours for Care
Date: Thursday, 15 January 2026 11:39
Around one in every ten patients attending large accident and emergency departments in England last year spent more than 12 hours waiting for treatment or a hospital bed, according to new analysis. In 2025, about…
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First NHS Patient Hails ‘Living Drug’ Leukaemia Treatment as Breakthrough
Date: Thursday, 15 January 2026 11:38
A 28-year-old man has become the first NHS patient to receive a newly approved “living drug” for an aggressive form of leukaemia, describing the experience as both extraordinary and hopeful. Oscar Murphy, from Bury, was…
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Visa Applications Drop After Migration Rules Tightened
Date: Friday, 09 January 2026 11:34
Applications to come to the UK on skilled worker and health and care visas fell steeply in 2025, according to newly released Home Office figures, following tougher immigration controls. The number of people applying for…
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NHS to Launch Digital Hospital Service via App
Date: Friday, 09 January 2026 11:33
A new NHS digital hospital service is set to begin rolling out in England next year, with a full launch planned for 2027 through the NHS App. The initiative will initially concentrate on nine health…
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Cold Snap Set To Increase Pressure On NHS Despite Drop In Flu Admissions
Date: Monday, 05 January 2026 15:27
Hospital admissions for flu in England have eased in recent days, offering some relief to the NHS at what is traditionally its most demanding time of year. Figures from NHS England show 2,676 patients were…
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£3bn SEND Investment Sparks Debate Over Future of Support in Schools
Date: Thursday, 18 December 2025 16:38
The Government has unveiled plans to invest an additional £3bn in creating tens of thousands of new specialist places for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) within mainstream schools. Ministers say the funding…
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NHS Dental Shake Up To Focus on Urgent and Complex Care
Date: Thursday, 18 December 2025 16:37
People in England who need emergency dental treatment or have serious oral health problems are set to be prioritised under new government proposals aimed at easing the growing strain on NHS dentistry. Officials say the…
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