Crackdown Planned on Unsafe Cosmetic Procedures in England
Date: Thursday, 07 August 2025 16:18
The government has unveiled plans to tighten regulation on non-surgical cosmetic treatments in England, targeting unqualified practitioners offering high-risk procedures like Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs). Under the proposals, only trained healthcare professionals will be permitted…
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HHS Withdraws £376m mRNA Vaccine Funding Amid Safety Concerns
Date: Thursday, 07 August 2025 16:17
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced it will cancel around £376 million in funding for mRNA vaccine research, halting 22 projects from major pharmaceutical firms such as Pfizer and Moderna.…
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Nurses Set to Reject Pay Offer as Industrial Action Becomes More Likely
Date: Tuesday, 29 July 2025 14:05
Nurses across England are expected to reject a proposed 3.6% pay rise, increasing the likelihood of potential strike action. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has criticised the offer as inadequate compared to settlements given…
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Worlds First AI Breakthrough to Strengthen NHS Patient Safety Measures
Date: Tuesday, 29 July 2025 14:04
A new artificial intelligence system is being introduced to revolutionise patient safety across the NHS, aiming to detect care issues early and prevent serious harm. The innovative tool, the first of its kind globally, will…
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First 24/7 Community Mental Health Hub Opens in East London
Date: Thursday, 24 July 2025 16:35
A new round-the-clock mental health centre has officially opened its doors in Tower Hamlets, marking a significant milestone in the NHS’s plan to deliver more accessible, localised support. As part of the government’s 10 Year…
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New Winter Shield for Premature Babies Against RSV
Date: Thursday, 24 July 2025 16:34
Thousands of premature babies across the UK will soon benefit from a new preventative injection to guard against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a winter illness that can lead to severe lung infections and, in some…
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Nature-Based Training Helps NHS Staff Bring the Outdoors into Mental Health Care
Date: Thursday, 17 July 2025 15:33
Despite many people rarely visiting parks or the countryside, the NHS is now turning to the natural world to support mental health treatment. In Sussex, healthcare professionals are taking part in a specially designed training…
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Emergency Vaccines Credited with Saving Millions of Lives and Billions in Costs
Date: Thursday, 17 July 2025 15:33
A major new study has found that emergency vaccination efforts carried out in response to outbreaks of five deadly diseases have reduced deaths by nearly 60% over the past 23 years. Covering 210 outbreaks across…
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First Malaria Drug for Infants Approved, Marking Milestone in Global Health
Date: Wednesday, 09 July 2025 15:03
A new malaria treatment designed specifically for newborns and very young children has received regulatory approval, marking a significant step forward in protecting the most vulnerable. The drug, created by Novartis and known as Coartem…
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Starmer Unveils Bold NHS Overhaul Focusing on Local Care and Prevention
Date: Wednesday, 09 July 2025 15:02
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has revealed a wide-ranging 10-year strategy aimed at transforming healthcare in England, shifting emphasis from hospitals to community-based services. The plan includes the creation of around 50 neighbourhood health centres…
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Major NHS Shake-Up as Hundreds of Oversight Bodies to Be Axed
Date: Tuesday, 01 July 2025 14:00
The government has announced plans to scrap over 200 organisations involved in managing and monitoring the NHS in England, as part of efforts to simplify the health system. Among those set to close are Healthwatch…
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Primary School Pupils Learn Sun Safety to Cut Skin Cancer Risk
Date: Tuesday, 01 July 2025 13:50
Young children across Kent are taking part in a new scheme teaching them how to stay safe in the sun, with the aim of lowering rates of skin cancer in future generations. The pilot project,…
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