Cigarettes in an ashtray

The Welsh government has unveiled plans for a new long-term tobacco control strategy "A Smoke-free Wales".

Experts may have discovered the cause of a recent increase in mysterious liver problems in young children around the world.

Rishi Sunak has said tackling the NHS backlog is the biggest public services emergency.

The WHO has declared the monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency - this is the highest alert the WHO can issue.

A report by the Health and Social Care Committee has warned that the NHS and social care are facing the biggest workforce crisis in their history.

Research by The Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) has shown a significant increase in people self-paying for private medical treatment as NHS treatment continues to face delays.

According to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine, a new therapy has effectively cured people with haemophilia B.

According to research by NHS Digital, more than 16 million repeat prescriptions were ordered on the NHS App in the last year.

From 20 July, more healthcare professionals besides doctors will be able to complete DVLA medical questionnaires.

The government has published a Women's Health Strategy for England with the aim of tackling the gender health gap.

The government has announced a pay rise for NHS staff following recommendations from the independent NHS pay review bodies.

The government has announced £5 million of funding for the Veterans' Health Innovation Fund to improve veterans’ healthcare.

NHS digital is currently running trials to investigate how wireless technologies can support the delivery of better health and care.

Sunny day, child with large sunglasses

NHS bosses have warned that the heatwave will put additional strain on NHS staff and services, with the NHS braced for a surge in the numbers of people admitted to hospital.

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has announced its final recommendations for the Covid vaccine booster programme this autumn.

Health Foundation: 39,000 beds needed over next ten years

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Rethink on decision to scrap BTEC urgently needed says NHS Employers

Recent Government education policy changes plan to end BTEC qualifications by 2024, with the vocational diplomas replaced by new two-year, post GCSE T-Level courses.

Jeremy Hunt fails in second Conservative leadership bid

Former Health Secretary: "Politics is about momentum, I'm afraid I didn't have it this time."

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