One in 10 reception aged children are now obese, and one in five children by age 5 are suffering from tooth decay. These children are being set up for a lifetime of health problems, and it's estimated that obesity costs ...
*Updated 12 December* The government has confirmed that the existing emergency measures restricting the sale and supply of puberty-suppressing hormones will be made indefinite. This decision follows independent expert advice from the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) that there is ...
The Mental Health Act is changing to give patients a greater say over their care and to improve their experiences, whilst protecting them, staff and the general public. But how is it changing? In this explainer post, we'll answer some ...
The government has introduced the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, as set out in the King's Speech. This will be the biggest public health intervention in a generation - breaking the cycle of addiction and disadvantage and putting us on track ...
*Updated on 3 October 2024* This fact sheet sets out our position on the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in the NHS. RAAC is a lightweight form of precast concrete, frequently used in public sector buildings in the ...
The NHS yesterday announced its 2024 NHS Parliamentary Awards shortlist.
The chief executive of the NHS has signed a public pledge to people in the armed forces and their families to ensure they get the support they need from local health services.
NHS patients in England with a rare genetic disease that causes tumours in major organs, including the brain and spine, can now benefit from the first-ever therapy which could shrink their tumours to help them avoid high-risk surgery.
The statement explains why NHS England is adopting the Cyber Assessment Framework and moving away from the NDG 10 data security standards as the assessment mechanism for the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit.
The NHS has started vaccinating people against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), for the first time in its history.
The NHS is trialling blood pressure checks at dentist and optometry appointments to help find people at hidden risks of stroke or heart attacks.
NHS messages prompting gym-goers to look out for potential signs of cancer will appear in the changing rooms of hundreds of Better leisure centres this summer.
Millions of patients experiencing a mental health crisis can now benefit from support through 111, the NHS yesterday announced.
The NHS yesterday announced a new partnership with libraries across England to help more people access online health services and use the NHS App.
NHS England and the Medical Schools Council have launched a new partnership that will give students the opportunity to apply directly to medical schools for certain Specialised Foundation Programmes in England.
NHS England statement on Alzheimer's treatment lecanemab: Thursday 22 August 2024.
Smoking rates among mums-to-be are at an all-time low thanks to support from NHS teams.
Millions of children and adults across England will be offered their flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccinations as the NHS sets out plans for protection ahead of winter.
NHS England statement on collective action: Monday 12 August 2024.
The university clearing system is a great gateway into the NHS, health bosses are reminding would-be graduates and career-changers.
NHS staff working in A&E departments are in the middle of their busiest summer ever with a total of 4.6 million attendances over the last 2 months - higher than any other June and July, new figures show today.
NHS patients living with a genetic blood disorder are set to be among the first in the world to benefit from a “life-changing” gene-editing treatment which offers hope of a cure.
NHS England will roll out up to six new specialist regional centres by 2026 to provide tailored gender services for children and young people, based on recommendations in the Cass Review.
A major study has found that the radical NHS “soups and shakes” programme works at scale and is helping hundreds of people put their type 2 diabetes into remission across England.
On Monday 29th July, the Department of Health and Social Care accepted the recommendation of the independent pay review body for doctors and dentists to uplift GP pay by 6%. Here is what it will mean for GP's pay: What ...
