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ICB and councils join forces on Every Move Matters campaign

By Lee Peart 23 July 2025

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB has joined forces with councils in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire as part of the South West Every Move Matters campaign.

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Study reveals most cost-effective obesity surgery

By Lee Peart 22 July 2025

Gastric Bypass has been found to be the most clinically and cost effective form of surgery for people with severe obesity.

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Thousands urged to get lifesaving cancer vaccine

By Lee Peart 21 July 2025

Hundreds of thousands of people are being urged to have the lifesaving human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to protect against cervical and other cancers.

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Healthcare professionals doubt NHS' ability to provide ongoing care for weight loss jabs

By Liz Wells 21 July 2025

More than 90% of healthcare professionals doubt the NHS can provide safe, ongoing care for patients on weight loss jabs, new research reveals.

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'Suit of armour' jab to protect premature babies from RSV

By Lee Peart 21 July 2025

A ‘suit of armour’ jab to protect thousands of premature babies from RSV will be rolled out by NHSE from late September.

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Government launches Good Food Cycle to transform Britain's food system

By Liz Wells 21 July 2025

The Government has unveiled its new Good Food Cycle framework, which aims to drive a generational change in the nation’s relationship with food.  

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Lords back call for a National Accident Prevention Strategy

By Lee Peart 18 July 2025

Peers in the House of Lords have backed a call from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents’ (RoSPA) for a National Accident Prevention Strategy.

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

Food watchdog issues summer slushie warning

By Liz Wells 18 July 2025

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revised industry guidance on slush ice drinks containing glycerol, which when consumed in large quantities over a short time, pose serious health risks to young ...

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Committee to focus on tackling the obesity epidemic

By Lee Peart 18 July 2025

The prevention and treatment of obesity will be the focus of a new inquiry by Parliament’s Health and Social Care Committee.

NHS CHARITIES TOGETHER

Patients with long-term conditions to be referred to specialist charities

By Liz Wells 17 July 2025

Patients with long-term conditions will be automatically referred to specialist charities at the point of diagnosis, under a new service unveiled by the government.