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Series of mental healthcare failings led to stabbing, ombudsman finds

By Lee Peart 30 April 2026

A serious of mental healthcare failings led to the stabbing of a man in Kent, according to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO).

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DWP healthcare staff complete autism and learning disabilities training

By Lee Peart 29 April 2026

Over 4,000 DWP healthcare professionals have completed training designed to transform how the Government supports autistic people and those with learning disabilities, as part of Autism Awareness M...

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EXCLUSIVE: Unlocking GDP growth through cardiovascular disease prevention

By Lee Peart 27 April 2026

A Parliamentary event last week explored the potential for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention to unlock GDP growth.

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Over half of cancer patients had history of obesity, study finds

By Lee Peart 27 April 2026

The need to consider lifetime obesity exposure in clinical decision-making and precision care has been highlighted in a new report.

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Government rules out MPs' health visitors and vaccination recommendations

By Lee Peart 23 April 2026

MPs’ calls for a health visitor recruitment target and a new vaccinations strategy have been ruled out by the Government.

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Tobacco and Vapes Bill agreed by Parliament

By Lee Peart 22 April 2026

Children aged 17 and under will no longer be able to buy cigarettes after final legislation was passed in Parliament yesterday.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

A fresh pair of eyes

20 April 2026

Professor Lisa McNally, director of public health for Worcestershire County Council, says the new Public Health Peer Review programme will benefit public health teams and system partners striving t...

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