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Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

NHS makes morning-after pill available for free across pharmacies in England

Free morning-after pill now available at almost 10,000 pharmacies across England to improve equitable access to emergency contraception and reduce appointment barriers.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Offer cancer patients exercise on NHS, major charity urges

Offering yoga, tai chi and Nordic walking through NHS cancer care can boost survival, reduce recurrence, and save health-service costs.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Game-changing' HIV protection jab approved in England and Wales

Long-acting cabotegravir injections for HIV prevention will be available on the NHS in England and Wales, offering a discreet alternative to daily PrEP pills.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Two hours of exercise a week reduces joint pain and visits to GP

Two hours weekly of structured exercise significantly reduces joint pain, GP visits, family caregiving needs, and sick leave for people with musculoskeletal conditions.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

GP practices across England now have to offer online booking

All GP practices in England must offer online appointment bookings from 1 October, prompting BMA concerns about missed serious conditions, staffing shortages, reduced face-to-face care.
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Doctors' union warning over online booking safety risk

A nationwide online on-the-day GP booking system risks delaying urgent cases and increasing demand, prompting BMA calls to pause rollout for added safeguards.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Obese children as young as six could benefit from weight-loss jabs

Weight-loss injections could benefit obese children from age six for obesity and type 2 diabetes, but gastrointestinal side effects are more common.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Adults with learning difficulties die 20 years early, report finds

The annual mortality review commissioned by NHS England was originally meant to be published last year but faced repeated delays. It found 39% of deaths of people with learning disabilities and autism were classed as avoidable in 2023, almost twice as high as the general population. NHS England said it was rolling out more training for staff and identifying patients with learning disabilities earlier so they can be given more "appropriate care".
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