Government Plans Energy Drink Ban for Under-16s
Date: Friday, 05 September 2025 17:32
Ministers have announced proposals to prevent anyone under 16 in England from buying energy drinks such as Monster, Red Bull and Prime. The restriction, which would cover shops, restaurants, cafes, vending machines and online sales,…
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Martha’s Rule to be Rolled Out Nationwide in England
Date: Friday, 05 September 2025 17:29
A patient safety initiative known as Martha’s Rule will now be introduced across all acute hospitals in England. The scheme, designed to give families a direct route to request urgent second opinions, was created in…
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East Surrey Hospital Downgraded After Latest CQC Inspection
Date: Friday, 29 August 2025 14:07
East Surrey Hospital in Redhill has been rated “requires improvement” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), a step down from its previous “outstanding” grade. Inspectors visited in September 2024, and although the report has only…
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Free Chickenpox Vaccine to Be Rolled Out for Children
Date: Friday, 29 August 2025 14:06
From January next year, the NHS will begin offering a free chickenpox vaccine to children in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The jab will be given in two doses at 12 and 18 months, alongside…
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Home Cervical Screening Kits to Be Offered in England
Date: Thursday, 21 August 2025 11:00
Individuals who miss their cervical screening appointments will soon be given the option to test themselves at home. Under new plans from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), those who do not respond…
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Lung Cancer Screening Extended Across Norfolk and Waveney
Date: Thursday, 21 August 2025 10:59
A successful lung health initiative is being widened across Norfolk and Waveney after proving effective in detecting cancer at earlier stages. The programme, aimed at smokers and former smokers aged 55 to 74, first began…
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NHS Waiting List Sees Slight Rise as Experts Warn of Treatment Shortfall
Date: Thursday, 14 August 2025 16:31
England’s NHS waiting list grew slightly in June, reaching 7.37 million people — up by 10,000 from the previous month. While this is still lower than the peak of 7.62 million recorded last year, analysts…
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Male Students Urged to Break Nursing Stereotypes
Date: Thursday, 14 August 2025 16:25
England’s Chief Nursing Officer, Duncan Burton, is calling on male students receiving their exam results to consider a career in nursing and healthcare, challenging outdated views of the profession. As the first man to hold…
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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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