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Health minister Neil O'Brien has stood down as a health minister.
An emergency department opt-out testing programme for bloodborne viruses has helped to diagnose thousands of people with HIV, hepatitis B and C.
Chief Medical Officer, Chris Whitty has published his annual report, in which he recommends actions to improve quality of life for older adults and
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has authorised a new indication for the diabetes medicine, Mounjaro (tirzepatide), f
New figures from NHS England show that more than 2.2 million people attended A&Es in October (2,219,618), making it the busiest October on reco
The Scottish Government has announced a new scheme intended to improve healthcare for veterans.
King Charles delivered his first King's Speech on Tuesday, outlining 21 laws that ministers intend to pass in the next year-long session of parliam
Tens of thousands of women at risk of breast cancer are set to benefit from a preventative drug after it was relicensed for a new use.
The government has announced regulations to be laid in parliament to require minimum service levels for rail workers, ambulance staff and border se
Giant inflatable lungs are on a tour of the UK, to raise awareness of potential cancer symptoms and help catch cancer earlier.
The NHS is looking to tech specialists to help tackle the 8am rush for appointments at GP surgeries.
In his annual report, the Chief Medical Officer for Wales has called on large companies to take greater corporate social responsibility for public
160 Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) are set to be opened by March 2024, a year ahead of the original March 2025 target.
NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS), has launched a ‘Sustainable Healthcare Recycling & Waste Management’ framework agreement, which is aime
Hundreds of thousands of patients on NHS waiting lists will be offered the chance to travel to a different hospital, if it means they could be seen
Health secretary Steve Barclay has delivered a speech at the IHPN Annual Summit and Dinner 2023, discussing how partnering with the independent sec
NHS Scotland is introducing measures to support people experiencing difficult menopause or menstrual health symptoms.
A new payment system in Scotland has been implemented to expand dental services.
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UK Building Regulations highlight toxic gas and smoke from layers of paint built up over multiple redecorations as a major cause of permanent ill health or death in a building fire.
Their concern rose with discovery the flame retardant paints most widely used paint along escape routes have been ones which to this day counter-productively use emission of heavy toxic gas to smother flames which rapidly spread along walls if layers of paint delaminate in a fire.
Northwich’s Victoria Infirmary (VIN) Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) has enabled more patients
Adveco, the commercial hot water specialist, announces the launch of live metering of domestic ho
Sarah Greenslade, public affairs and communications officer at the British Parking Association looks at some of the problems and innovations in healthcare parking
It’s easy to assume that the comms team is there to handle press enquiries and the occasional social media storm – but the reality is that strategic communications can make a measurable impact across the entire organisation, from operational to financial, when done properly