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Trust tackles poverty barriers to healthcare

By Lee Peart 13 June 2025

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has partnered with charity Children North East on reducing unfairness and barriers to healthcare for those living in poverty.

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NHS rolls out 'trojan horse' therapy for blood cancer patients

By Lee Peart 13 June 2025

A ‘trojan horse’ therapy for blood cancer patients is being rolled out by the NHS in England in a ‘world first’.

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Shaping better lives for babies, children and young people

By Lee Peart 13 June 2025

A conference to help shape better lives for babies, children and young people is being held to mark World Children’s Day this November.

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Parents advised to restrict shop-bought baby food

By Liz Wells 10 June 2025

Parents should not rely on shop-bought baby food pouches as everyday meals, according to new government guidance.

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NICE updates guideline for early-stage chronic heart failure

By Liz Wells 10 June 2025

NICE has updated its draft guidance on the medical treatment of early-stage chronic heart failure, which could help prevent 3,000 deaths and 5,500 hospital admissions in England.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Increase number of occupational therapists to achieve health goals, says LGA

By Liz Wells 09 June 2025

The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling for urgent action to boost the number of occupational therapists (OTs) employed by councils to increase community wellbeing, promote independence, ...

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Partnership seeks to address growing rehabilitation and mental health demand

By Lee Peart 05 June 2025

University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP) is partnering with social enterprise Livewell Southwest to meet growing demand for rehabilitation and mental health services.

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MHRA approves lung cancer drug

By Lee Peart 04 June 2025

A medicine to treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has been approved by the MHRA.

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Injection could help millions with high blood pressure

By Lee Peart 03 June 2025

Giving people with high blood pressure an injection of zilebesiran every six months can lead to a meaningful, sustained reduction in their blood pressure, a trial has found.

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