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Call for faster NHS roll out of weight loss drugs

By Lee Peart 10 March 2026

The NHS is facing calls for the faster roll out of weight loss drugs as the soaring private market poses health risks to consumers.

PREVENTION

Combating disinformation

By Lee Peart 10 March 2026

Speaking during the Nuffield Summit 2026, chief medical officer for England, Sir Chris Whitty, discussed why people peddle healthcare mis- and disinformation

PREVENTION

BREAKING NEWS: Health leaders brief London Assembly on measles outbreak response

By Lee Peart 09 March 2026

Health leaders from the NHS, UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and local councils today briefed the London Assembly on how their response to a current measles outbreak in north London.

PUBLIC HEALTH

Embedding a research culture within healthcare organisations: Why and how?

By Lee Peart 09 March 2026

Many senior NHS leaders may fear that research activity will detract from the main business of improving health. However, writes Professor Lisa McNally, director of public health for Worcestershire...

PREVENTION

Place and work status have significant impact on health, analysis finds

By Lee Peart 09 March 2026

Place and work status have a significant impact on people’s health, according to new analysis by The Health Foundation.

PREVENTION

Clinical trial aims to better protect babies from RSV

By Lee Peart 06 March 2026

A new international research effort is underway to find the best ways to protect babies from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common infection of the nose, throat and lungs that can cause serio...

PREVENTION

London Assembly to hold extraordinary meeting on measles outbreak

By Lee Peart 06 March 2026

An extraordinary meeting will be held by the London Assembly on Monday to examine the impact of an ongoing measles outbreak.

ALLERGIES

Stronger protections and support for school children with allergies and medical conditions

By Liz Wells 05 March 2026

Life-saving allergy pens must be stocked by schools for the first time under new government plans.

WOMEN AND EQUALITIES COMMITTEE

Improving menstrual health 'must be prioritised' in Women's Health Strategy and wider NHS reforms

By Liz Wells 04 March 2026

Women’s health is not being sufficiently prioritised in the Government’s system-wide NHS reforms, a new report warns.

PREVENTION

Holding Government to account

By Lee Peart 04 March 2026

Labour MP Paulette Hamilton explains how she helps hold the Government to account through her role as vice-chair of the Health and Social Care Committee