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Roundtable: The potential of scaling independent prescribing in community pharmacy

09 December 2025

Moving independent prescribing (IP) from the margins of community pharmacy practice into the mainstream delivery of NHS primary care was the central theme of the second roundtable of the UK Medicin...

PREVENTION

Prevention focus delivers £8 for each £1 invested, Deloitte finds

By Lee Peart 09 December 2025

Analysis by Deloitte has found a focus on preventative healthcare cam deliver £8 for every £1 invested.

PREVENTION

Regulator reaffirms commitment to universal hepatitis B vaccination for babies

By Lee Peart 08 December 2025

The MHRA has reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to providing universal hepatitis B vaccination for babies following moves towards ending the policy in the US.

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Miracle cure or dangerous fad?

08 December 2025

Professor Lisa McNally, director of public health for Worcestershire County Council, examines the reality of anti-obesity medications

PREVENTION

Call for ban on patient brokering in addiction treatment services

By Lee Peart 05 December 2025

A ban on patient brokering in addiction treatment services has been called for by the Local Government Association (LGA).

COMMUNITY

Framework launched to help respiratory patients stay well at home

By Lee Peart 05 December 2025

A new framework designed to help respiratory patients stay well at home this winter has been launched by NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS).

PREVENTION

Government pledges to lift half a million children out of poverty

By Lee Peart 05 December 2025

The Government has pledged to lift half a million children out of poverty by 2030.

PREVENTION

GPs not providing required support to people living with frailty, NAO finds

By Lee Peart 05 December 2025

GPs are not providing the required support and follow-up for people diagnosed with frailty, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).

COMMUNITY

Breaking down the neighbourhood health service

By Tej Pradhan 04 December 2025

Britain's brand-new community-based healthcare service promises plenty of muscle, but a lack of structural bones may prove its downfall.

WELSH GOVERNMENT

Wales' top doctor says preventing ill-health is an urgent priority

By Liz Wells 04 December 2025

Wales must urgently shift towards a prevention-first approach to health to address ‘stagnating’ life expectancy and mounting pressures on its health services, the chief medical officer's annual rep...