Gender change reversal data sought as part of new NHS detransition service NHS England said between 15 and 20 people who had detransitioned were spoken to in April as part of work on a new service. Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025
Morning-after pill made free at thousands of community pharmacies in England IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025
NHS makes morning-after pill free for all women – here’s how to get it Officials have hailed the move as the biggest change to sexual health services since the 1960s The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025
Morning-after pill available for free in pharmacies across England The move will be a ‘game-changer’ in making reproductive healthcare more accessible for women, officials said. The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025
England trials new AI tool to speed prostate cancer diagnosis, offering same-day results The new approach could save men from weeks of waiting for a diagnosis, NHS England said. Euronews · Oct 28, 2025
NHS worker must raise £120,000 for cancer treatment or ‘wait to die’ Jamie Scott has been fundraising for life-extending treatment through bake sales The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025
Men to get same-day prostate cancer diagnosis through ‘game changing’ AI software AI will be used to interpret MRI scans for men suspected of having the disease, helping to spot lesions within minutes The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025
NHS pilots new same-day prostate cancer diagnosis using AI The trial will test 10,000 scans at up to 15 hospitals across the country and will be rolled out nationally if successful. Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025
NHS leaders warn of longer waiting times if demand for extra £3bn not met Key Labour pledge under threat as health service faces costs from redundancies, strikes and rising drug prices The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025
Rapid blood test for children ‘could spot sepsis and save lives’ Experts believe the 15-minute test could save lives and lead to more appropriate treatment. Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025
NHS trials new rapid blood test that could save children’s lives The 15-minute blood test can quickly distinguish between bacterial and viral infections The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025
Parents urged to vaccinate children against flu ‘wildfire’ as cases rise Experts said flu has hit early this year, with a worrying increase among children. Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2025
Flu jab pop-up clinics set up to get children vaccinated amid sharp rise in cases Pop-up clinics have been set up in various locations to vaccinate children against the flu “wildfire” over the half-term break The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025
Hospitals will be paid to divert patients into community to slash waiting lists The NHS has also set a target for 85% of people with a cancer diagnosis to have their first treatment within two months of being referred. Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2025
International Business Times UK · Oct 24, 2025 Resident Doctors Strikes Set for 14-19 November — What the NHS Isn't Talking About Thousands of junior doctors in England will strike from 14–19 November over pay, training and job security, as NHS leaders warn of major winter disruption.
The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025 NHS hospital performance in England: What the latest data shows The waiting list for routine hospital treatment has risen for the third month in a row.
Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025 Waiting list for planned hospital treatment rises for third month in a row An estimated 7.41 million treatments were waiting to be carried out at the end of August.
International Business Times UK · Oct 7, 2025 Who's Actually Eligible for a COVID Jab Right Now—and Why Are Pharmacies Saying No? Confusion erupts across the UK as new NHS rules tighten COVID-19 booster eligibility, leaving thousands turned away from pharmacies and unsure if they still qualify for the jab.
Bored Panda · Oct 1, 2025 Outrage Erupts After UK Health Guidance Lists “Benefits” Of Marrying Your Cousin "Just when you think we have reached peak, the UK says hold my beer."
International Business Times UK · Sep 30, 2025 NHS Withdraws First Cousin Marriage Guidance After Highlighting 'Benefits' Despite Known Genetic Risks NHS England quietly removed controversial first cousin marriage guidance after political backlash, despite knowing about doubled birth defect risks from major Bradford study.
Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2025 Patients to get online access to specialists ‘from comfort of home’ – Streeting Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer used his leader’s speech at Labour’s conference to set out the plans for NHS Online.
Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025 Scotland’s NHS app to launch next year with full rollout expected by 2030 Government papers who ‘national priority services’ will not be available on the app until 2028.
Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2025 Parents and carers can use NHS app to help family ‘as easily as using Netflix’ A new family feature is being piloted before being rolled out across the NHS in England.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2025 The Guardian view on Labour’s NHS reforms: where is the plan to deliver them? Editorial: Bold announcements about restructuring appear to have taken priority over implementation
The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2025 Labour’s NHS job cuts plan in chaos amid row over £1bn costs Integrated care boards in England cannot afford severance payments, leaving restructuring plan in chaos, union says