Obese people outnumber smokers two to one

New figures from Cancer Research UK show that people who are obese now outnumber people who smoke two to one in the UK.

Health and wellbeing boards achieving their goals

Health and wellbeing boards are achieving their goal to help people lead healthier and happier lives in their communities.

Johnson promises review of sugar tax

Boris Johnson has announced that he would carry out a wide-ranging review of ‘sin stealth taxes’, including the sugar tax.

Guy’s and St Thomas’ tops NIHR research tables

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust undertook the most clinical research studies last year.

Three in five young people experience mental health problems

59 per cent of young people have either experienced a mental health problem themselves, or are close to someone who has.

NHS Patient Safety Strategy launched

NHS Improvement has published its NHS Patient Safety Strategy, describing how the NHS will continuously improve patient safety.

1.8 million fewer adult smokers in England

The number of adult cigarette smokers in England has dropped by around 1.8 million since the end of 2011.

£25 million a year for children’s hospices

NHS England has pledged £25 million a year for children’s hospices, as part of the NHS Long Term Plan.

£7 million in new energy tech for Royal Devon

The Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust is set to reduce its energy costs by £800,000 each year.

Sexual health education directory created

The Royal College of Nursing has partnered with Health Education England to create a sexual health education directory.

Public debate needed over NHS commercial relationships

Dame Fiona Caldicott is urging for a public debate to shape the future of commercial relationships between the NHS and private companies.

Homeless 60 times more likely to visit A&E

Homeless people in England are 60 times more likely to visit A&E in a year than the general population.

NHS to prioritise early cancer detection

Matt Hancock has announced that monitoring one-year survival will be central to measuring progress in transforming cancer care.

Patients to anonymously log treatment concerns

As part of a strategy to be published next week, patients will be able to anonymously log concerns about their NHS treatment.

£50 million to cut waiting times in Wales

Welsh Health Minister Vaughan Gething has announced £50 million funding to cut waiting times for elective procedures.

Labour’s Wellbeing Act includes fruit pledge

Labour has promised to provide more fresh fruit and vegetables to poorer children as part of plans for a Future Generations Wellbeing Act.

Longer appointments for patients announced

As part of changes to Primary Care Networks, patients will be able to get longer appointments with their family doctor.

Offer dementia patients activities to boost well-being

People living with dementia should be offered activities to help promote their well-being.

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