The Thistle, the UK’s first drug consumption room, is set to open in Glasgow's east end, aiming to address the city's significant drug-related challenges. Funded by the Scottish government, the facility provides a supervised environment…

The government has announced plans to expand community diagnostic hubs and increase the use of private healthcare providers to reduce NHS waiting lists in England. With 7.5 million patients currently awaiting treatment and nearly 60%…

Plans to enhance the NHS App in England will allow patients to book non-emergency treatments and manage appointments more easily. The upgrade, part of a broader government strategy, aims to reduce waiting times by enabling…

Two London NHS trusts are testing artificial intelligence (AI) to determine if it can predict type 2 diabetes up to 10 years before symptoms develop. Imperial College Healthcare and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation…

Over Christmas, health advice on alcohol, burns, and bites saw a significant rise in interest, according to figures released by NHS England. The NHS website recorded substantial increases in visits to pages covering these topics…

Hospices across England are set to benefit from £100m in government funding over the next two years to enhance end-of-life care, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced. An additional £26m will be allocated specifically to…

Patients with the greatest medical needs should have access to the same GP for every appointment, according to new government plans. Financial incentives will be offered to GPs who deliver consistent care and focus on…

Guernsey’s autumn Covid-19 booster and children’s nasal flu vaccination programmes are set to end this month, marking the close of a health initiative that began in October 2024. Delivered in partnership with local care providers,…

Experts have raised concerns about a growing number of bowel cancer cases among people under 50, with no clear explanation for the trend. Although the disease remains much more common in older adults, researchers highlight…

Adults in England with the rare genetic condition XLH (X-linked Hypophosphatemia) can now access a revolutionary treatment on the NHS. Burosumab, a targeted therapy, addresses the underlying cause of the condition by stabilising phosphate levels…

The NHS in England is facing unprecedented pressure this winter, according to the country’s top medical director. Rising cases of flu and norovirus are already straining hospitals, with 95% of beds occupied as December begins…

The UK’s palliative care system is under significant strain and must become a government priority as the assisted dying bill progresses through Parliament. Senior healthcare experts warn that the limited resources available for end-of-life care…