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THE BIG INTERVIEW: Preventing a lost generation

By Lee Peart 05 October 2026

Head of work & health, Helen Bowles, shares how Norfolk and Suffolk ICB is working with local partners to prevent primary children from later becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training...

PREVENTION

Government forms three-year partnership with Breast Cancer Now

By Lee Peart 05 October 2026

The DHSC has announced a three-year partnership with Breast Cancer Now to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

PREVENTION

NHS to offer winter vaccinations to homeless

By Lee Peart 02 October 2026

Flu and pneumococcal disease vaccines are to be offered to the homeless as part of a national NHS programme.

SURE START

BREAKING NEWS: Cooper pledges up to 1,000 Sure Start centres over next two years

By Lee Peart 30 September 2026

Health and social care secretary Yvette Cooper has announced the extension of Sure Start services over the next two years.

THAMES FREEPORT

THE BIG INTERVIEW: All aboard the health bus!

By Lee Peart 29 September 2026

Stuart Rimmer, interim chief executive at Thames Freeport, shares how a Health Bus pilot successfully targeted hard to reach communities with high deprivation and low GP engagement in East London.

PREVENTION

Cancer causing chemical found in town near factory

By Lee Peart 29 September 2026

A cancer causing chemical has been found in residents of Thornton Cleveleys in Lancashire.

NONACUS

Funding gaps prevent new diagnostics from moving consistently into care, report warns

By Lee Peart 25 September 2026

Gaps in NHS funding and commissioning are preventing new diagnostics from moving consistently into routine care, a new report warns.

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

Rapid genomic test to transform brain tumour diagnosis

By Lee Peart 25 September 2026

A rapid genomic test for brain tumours developed at University of Nottingham and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is being extended across specialist centres in England.

COMMUNITY

Children's tooth decay an 'avoidable public health failure' – top surgeon

By Lee Peart 24 September 2026

New NHS England figures paint a stark picture of children’s oral health in England and highlight the urgent need for better prevention and improved access to NHS dental care.

POCDOC

Partnership connects cardiovascular screening with treatment pathways

By Lee Peart 24 September 2026

Digital diagnostics company, PocDoc, has partnered with analytics, technology and clinical research services provider, IQVIA, to identify cardiovascular risk at scale and create more connected path...