Technology is becoming a key part of the UK’s care sector, with innovations like pain-detecting apps, sleep-monitoring sensors, and robotic training aids beginning to transform services. As the ageing population grows, care homes and providers…
A major investment of £102 million has been announced to help modernise and expand around one in six GP practices in England. The government says this is the largest investment in GP facilities in five…
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust (NWAFT) is preparing to make significant financial cutbacks as it aims to save £73.5 million, raising concerns over potential job losses and reduced services. The trust, which runs hospitals…

Prescription Charges Frozen in England for 2025/2026

Date: Wednesday, 30 April 2025 14:03
Prescription costs in England will remain unchanged for the 2025–26 financial year, marking the first price freeze since 2022. The standard fee for a single prescription will continue at £9.90, with the cost of both…
A national initiative aimed at supporting GPs to deliver more care locally and reduce NHS hospital waiting times is being expanded, the government has announced. With £80 million in funding, the scheme aims to support…

Nations Unite on Landmark WHO Pandemic Treaty

Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025 14:47
Member states of the World Health Organization have reached a consensus on a groundbreaking treaty aimed at improving global coordination during future pandemics. The legally binding agreement follows years of negotiation and is intended to…
Women with advanced breast cancer in England could soon benefit from a newly approved targeted treatment on the NHS. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended the use of capivasertib, a…
The NHS experienced intense pressure this winter as almost 600,000 hospital beds were occupied by patients suffering from COVID-19, flu, RSV, and norovirus - exceeding the population of Malta. Between 25 November 2024 and 30…
Carers across the UK can now work more hours without losing their Carer’s Allowance, thanks to new benefit changes rolled out alongside the latest state pension and benefit increases. While most benefits have risen by…
The NHS has seen significant improvements in patient care thanks to a record £26 billion investment from the Government in last year’s budget. The funding was aimed at helping the health service bounce back from…
Women in England will soon be able to access the morning-after pill free of charge at local pharmacies, as part of a new government initiative set to roll out later this year. While the medication…
Community pharmacies across England have welcomed a new government funding agreement, prompting some to postpone planned protest actions. The deal, aimed at addressing longstanding financial pressures, includes a rise in funding from £2.7bn this year…
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