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Record number invited to free early detection NHS health checks

By Lee Peart 02 September 2025

A record 1.04m people over 40 have been invited to attend free NHS health checks in the first quarter of this year as part of a council initiative.

COSMETIC PROCEDURES

MHRA crackdown on illegal 'Botox' after victims left seriously ill

By Liz Wells 01 September 2025

The MHRA’s Criminal Enforcement Unit has launched a number of criminal investigations following a spike in hospital admissions believed to be linked to the use of unlicensed botulinum toxin products.

VACCINATIONS

Free chickenpox vaccination offered for first time to children

By Liz Wells 29 August 2025

Thousands of children are to be protected against chickenpox for the first time in England through a new vaccination programme.

DHSC

Government puts nurses at heart of DNA testing and research

By Liz Wells 28 August 2025

Nurses across England will be trained as genomics champions in local communities to help patients get faster diagnoses and access life-saving treatment closer to home.

PREVENTION

Almost a fifth of children starting primary school have not had booster jab

By Liz Wells 28 August 2025

Almost 19% of children have not received their pre-school booster jab, new data reveals.

UK RNA BIOFOUNDRY

Next-gen therapies for cancer and dementia fast-tracked with new facility

By Liz Wells 28 August 2025

The UK government is to invest £29.6m in a new facility that will springboard new RNA therapies, which could help tackle cancer, heart conditions, and other diseases.

UKHSA

Wastewater monitoring techniques could catch pandemic threats early

By Liz Wells 27 August 2025

The UKHSA has launched a new programme to evaluate how wastewater monitoring could be used to detect a wider range of dangerous pathogens.

NHS ENGLAND

NHS scanning trucks help thousands get liver cancer checks

By Liz Wells 26 August 2025

Thousands more people are being referred for potentially life-saving liver cancer checks following the expansion of the NHS’ community liver health check programme.

SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

Swansea Bay's virtual wards service reaches milestone

By Liz Wells 26 August 2025

Swansea Bay University Health Board’s virtual wards service has supported more than 12,000 patients.

DEMENTIA

NHS supporting record numbers of people living with dementia

By Liz Wells 26 August 2025

A record half a million people have received a dementia diagnosis on the NHS, new data reveals.

UK GOVERNMENT

Government introduces healthier food standards to give babies best start in life 

By Liz Wells 22 August 2025

DHSC has unveiled new guidelines for commercial baby food to reduce salt and sugar, along with clearer labelling to help parents make informed decisions.   