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Concern over low child flu vaccine uptake

By Lee Peart 07 September 2026

Concerns have been voiced by the UKHSA over the low uptake by children of the flu vaccine.

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Netcompany wins NHS screening programme contract

By Lee Peart 03 September 2026

NHS England has selected Netcompany as its digital delivery partner to run and transform its adult screening programmes in a five-year partnership valued at over £215m.

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UKHSA update on salmonella outbreaks

By Lee Peart 03 September 2026

An update on three salmonella outbreaks in England has been provided by the UKHSA.

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Almost a quarter of a million students given meningitis vaccine

By Lee Peart 03 September 2026

Almost a quarter of a million students have received the MenB vaccination ahead of the new university year.

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Surge in young people attending A&E in mental health crisis

By Lee Peart 02 September 2026

A surge in young people attending A&E in mental health crisis has been revealed by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH).

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Opposition parties call on Burnham to back breast cancer appeal

By Lee Peart 01 September 2026

All 17 UK opposition parties have united to call on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to back a £20m, five-year research programme into invasive lobular breast cancer.

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Cholesterol checks offered at high street pharmacies

By Lee Peart 01 September 2026

High street pharmacies are offering cholesterol check ups as part of an NHS drive to reduce heart disease and stroke deaths.

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NHS begins winter flu jab roll out

By Lee Peart 01 September 2026

Children and pregnant women can get their flu vaccinations from today as the NHS begins the first phase of its winter campaign.

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THE BIG INTERVIEW: Building better futures

By Lee Peart 01 September 2026

Leigh Elliott, chief executive of Children North East, says combating child poverty can feel like ‘fighting a tidal wave’ but feels optimistic times are beginning to change for the better.

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