Yellow heat-health alerts now blanket much of England as forecasters predict temperatures approaching 33 °C. The joint warning from the UK Health Security Agency and Met Office covers London, the South, the Midlands and parts…

Health experts are warning of a rising number of cases in the UK linked to a newly identified Covid strain, known as NB.1.8.1 or “Nimbus.” According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), this variant…

The NHS is preparing to significantly increase its use of robotic surgery in a bid to reduce waiting times and improve patient outcomes. Under new plans, the number of operations assisted by robots will rise…

Pharmacists across the UK are raising the alarm over a critical shortage of Creon, a pancreatic enzyme treatment essential for people living with pancreatic cancer, chronic pancreatitis, and cystic fibrosis. The ongoing supply crisis is…

A new digital intervention combining gaming and therapy is being offered to children in Gloucestershire to help tackle rising anxiety levels. Lumi Nova, a mobile game rooted in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), is designed to…

Thousands of cancer patients across the UK are set to benefit from faster, more precise treatment thanks to a major upgrade in NHS radiotherapy equipment. From August, 28 hospitals – including those within the Royal…

Plans are being developed to offer free NHS health checks to people as young as 30 in Clacton-on-Sea, in what could become a national first. Currently, these routine checks are offered to individuals aged 40…

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 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…