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Nearly a million more vaccinated against flu as cases rise

By Lee Peart 10 October 2025

The NHS has vaccinated nearly million more people against flu this autumn to provide protection ahead of winter as cases start to rise.

PRIMARY CARE

BREAKING NEWS: Government to review 'outdated' GP funding formula

By Lee Peart 09 October 2025

A review of the GP funding formula has been announced by the Government.

PREVENTION

Government to crackdown on traders selling vapes to children

By Lee Peart 09 October 2025

New rules for retailers selling tobacco, vapes and nicotine products are being proposed by the Government.

PRIMARY CARE

NHS booking system problem causes Covid jab chaos

By Lee Peart 07 October 2025

Problems with the NHS website booking system have led to large numbers of people ineligible people arriving for Covid vaccinations at pharmacies.

PREVENTION

Junk food restrictions come into force

By Lee Peart 02 October 2025

Restrictions on junk food price promotions and product placement came into force on 1 October.

BREAST CANCER

Targeted interventions 'warranted' to boost mammography screening

By Liz Wells 25 September 2025

Women who don’t turn up for their first breast screening appointment face a 40% higher long-term risk of dying from breast cancer, mainly due to delayed detection, new research reveals.

PREVENTION

Tooth decay leading cause of hospital admissions among children

By Lee Peart 25 September 2025

Tooth outpaces other common childhood conditions, including acute tonsillitis, as the leading cause of hospital admissions among 5 to 9 year olds in England, new research has found.

ALCOHOL