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GPS

NHS launches drive to catch one of the most lethal cancers

By Liz Wells 18 June 2025

Hundreds of GP Practices will comb patient records to offer urgent tests to people most at risk of pancreatic cancer, the fifth most common cause of cancer deaths in the UK.

PREVENTION

Surge in youth awareness of nicotine pouches

By Liz Wells 17 June 2025

Awareness of nicotine pouches grew between 2024 and 2025 among under-18s in Great Britain, spiking from 38% to 43%, new research reveals.

PREVENTION

Supermarkets told to stop heated tobacco advertising

By Lee Peart 17 June 2025

Sainsbury’s and Morrisons have been told to stop advertising and promoting heated tobacco products.

PREVENTION

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.

PREVENTION

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’.

PREVENTION

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.

PREVENTION

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.

NICE

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NICE has updated its draft guidance on the medical treatment of early-stage chronic heart failure, which could help prevent 3,000 deaths and 5,500 hospital admissions in England.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

BEST PRACTICE

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.