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NICE

First daily pill for endometriosis approved for NHS use

By Liz Wells 13 March 2025

NICE has recommended the first long-term daily pill to treat endometriosis that could transform how the painful condition is managed.

CANCER

Trust celebrates ranking second for ovarian cancer survival rates

By Lee Peart 12 March 2025

Somerset has ranked second in England for ovarian cancer survival rates, according to an NHS England report.

NHS CONFEDERATION

Capital investment needed for shift to community care, research finds

By Lee Peart 11 March 2025

Capital investment in buildings, facilities and equipment is required to achieve a shift to community care, research has found.

THE HEALTH FOUNDATION

Study reveals how racism impacts health

By Lee Peart 11 March 2025

A study by The Health Foundation and Runnymede Trust has revealed how racism impacts health outcomes.

PREVENTION

Supervised toothbrushing for children to prevent tooth decay

By Liz Wells 07 March 2025

Children in the most deprived areas of England will get access to a programme to help protect them from tooth decay, the government has announced.

AIR QUALITY

Better alerts to make air quality part of everyday conversation

By Liz Wells 07 March 2025

At-risk groups will benefit from better access to information on air pollution following the Government’s Air Quality Information System (AQIS) review.

RESPIRATORY HEALTH

Link between housing conditions and respiratory health highlighted by new report

By Liz Wells 06 March 2025

The link between housing conditions and respiratory health is being highlighted by a new report.

PREVENTION

Earlier cancer detection campaign focuses on head and neck cancers

By Liz Wells 06 March 2025

The latest phase of the Scottish Government’s ‘Be the Early Bird’ campaign focuses on head and neck cancer symptoms.

PREVENTION

Trust outlines plans to move from sickness to prevention

By Lee Peart 28 February 2025

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) has outlined how it will move from sickness to prevention.

HOUSING

Survey links poor housing with hospital admissions

By Lee Peart 27 February 2025

Three-quarters (72%) of health workers believe poor housing quality housing worsens chronic health conditions or delays treatment of them, a survey has found.