Flu jabs rolled out for pregnant women and children in England ahead of winter The NHS is urging people to get vaccinated as it rolled out free flu jabs for children and pregnant women on Monday The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2025
Children and pregnant women in England to start receiving flu vaccinations A booking system also opened on Monday for all eligible individuals to book to receive their winter flu jabs and Covid-19 vaccinations from October 1. Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2025
Medics demand urgent help for alleged Palestine activist on prison hunger strike Teuta Hoxha is awaiting trial accused of breaking into Israel-based defence firm Elbit Systems UK. Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2025
Thousands more referred for liver cancer checks thanks to mobile scanning scheme There are now 20 mobile teams offering on-the-spot scans in local communities in England, the NHS said. The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2025
Number of people with dementia diagnosis hits record high 16,386 people have been diagnosed on the NHS in the past year The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2025
Half a million people have received dementia diagnosis on NHS, figures show NHS hospitals are now using technology to help keep people living with dementia safe in their homes. Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2025
Offer to increase UK spending on medicines shelved, Government says Officials launched a review of the voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth earlier this year. Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2025
Hundreds with rare conditions to benefit from new blood matching test The move will allow donor blood to be matched to these patients more closely, to reduce the risk of severe reactions The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025
Blood matching test to be offered to patients with rare conditions About 300 people will be eligible for the test, which uses genetics to get detailed blood group information. Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025
At-home hepatitis C test identifies hundreds with silent but deadly virus More than 100,000 at-home tests have been requested since the service's launch in May 2023 The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025
At-home hepatitis C tests identify hundreds with the virus More than 100,000 of the tests have been ordered since May 2023. The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025
GPs using fewer physician associates, survey suggests It comes after a major review of the work of PAs in the NHS. Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2025
Woman died after 10-minute power cut during heart surgery Loss of power meant surgeons were unable to use vital equipment The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025
Eli Lilly hikes UK price of blockbuster weight loss drug Mounjaro by up to 170% The price hike is not expected to affect access for patients who receive Mounjaro through the National Health Service (NHS). Euronews · Aug 14, 2025
Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2025 NHS waiting list up but number of patients facing longest waits falls The figures come as Health Secretary Wes Streeting continues talks with the British Medical Association to prevent further resident doctor strikes.
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025 NHS announces big change to how expectant mothers access maternity care The change aims to free up tens of thousands of GP appointments
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025 Expectant mothers to bypass GP and go straight to midwife It is hoped the move would free up a significant amount of time for family doctors.
The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025 ‘Game-changing’ cancer vaccine trial to begin on NHS The jab uses mRNA technology to train the immune system to fight cancerous cells
Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025 Patients to be fast-tracked on to new head and neck cancer vaccine trial The jab uses mRNA technology to train the immune system to fight cancer.
The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025 Frustration as people may miss out on weight loss jab because of where they live IN FULL
The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025 NHS issues vaccination warning for pregnant women over dangerous virus currently surging in Australia The health service has warned that cases of RSV, a leading cause of infant mortality, are steadily rising in some parts of England
The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025 Thousands of patients miss out on weight loss jab due to NHS ‘postcode lottery’ Doctors have warned that patients are being ‘set up for failure’ due to mismanagement of the rollout of Mounjaro
The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025 What is RSV? And how to protect yourself To protect yourself from RSV, practice good hygiene, consider getting a vaccination and be aware of potential risks, says the expert.
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025 Why an increasing number of GP appointments are taking place remotely The percentage of remote appointments in June was the highest proportion since the pandemic
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025 A third of GP appointments in June were over the phone or online, data shows As many as four in 10 appointments were carried out by phone or online during the pandemic, but the proportion fell once the impact of Covid-19 eased.