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Wastewater monitoring techniques could catch pandemic threats early

By Liz Wells 27 August 2025

The UKHSA has launched a new programme to evaluate how wastewater monitoring could be used to detect a wider range of dangerous pathogens.

NHS ENGLAND

NHS scanning trucks help thousands get liver cancer checks

By Liz Wells 26 August 2025

Thousands more people are being referred for potentially life-saving liver cancer checks following the expansion of the NHS’ community liver health check programme.

SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

Swansea Bay's virtual wards service reaches milestone

By Liz Wells 26 August 2025

Swansea Bay University Health Board’s virtual wards service has supported more than 12,000 patients.

DEMENTIA

NHS supporting record numbers of people living with dementia

By Liz Wells 26 August 2025

A record half a million people have received a dementia diagnosis on the NHS, new data reveals.

UK GOVERNMENT

Government introduces healthier food standards to give babies best start in life 

By Liz Wells 22 August 2025

DHSC has unveiled new guidelines for commercial baby food to reduce salt and sugar, along with clearer labelling to help parents make informed decisions.   

AT-HOME TESTS

NHS marks major milestone for hepatitis C home test

By Liz Wells 20 August 2025

More than 100,000 people in England have now been tested for hepatitis C through the NHS’s confidential home testing service.

VAPING

Teen vaping linked to increased risk of smoking and health issues

By Liz Wells 20 August 2025

There is strong evidence that e-cigarette use may act as a gateway to cigarette smoking and other health issues in young people, new research reveals.

HSSIB

HSSIB highlights importance of national response to maternity safety concerns

By Liz Wells 19 August 2025

Challenges in maternity and neonatal safety are the result of systemic issues at a national level, rather than isolated issues within local areas, a new report finds.

CANCER CARE

Risk of dying from cancer at lowest on record in Scotland

By Liz Wells 19 August 2025

The risk of dying from cancer for people living in Scotland is at the lowest on record, new figures reveal.

PREVENTION

DHSC works with TikTok to help boost safety for treatments abroad

By Liz Wells 15 August 2025

Patients who use social media to help plan cosmetic procedures abroad will now be able to access more reliable information thanks to a new initiative between the government and TikTok.