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UK no ability to ‘scale up quickly’ to deal with Covid - Whitty
Sir Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance are giving evidence to the Covid inquiry on Thursday
By Jane Kirby
Jun 22, 2023Politics
Dowden ‘reassured’ UK was in ‘pretty strong state of preparedness’ for pandemic
Mr Dowden, who was minister for the Cabinet Office from July 2019 to February 202, was giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.
By Jane Kirby
Jun 21, 2023Science
Children to be given single HPV jab instead of two doses
The UK Health Security Agency said the change in England follows advice from scientists that a single dose of vaccine ‘delivers robust protection’.
By Jane Kirby
Jun 20, 2023Politics
UK entered pandemic with ‘depleted’ public services, inquiry hears
An expert report highlighted health inequalities in the UK, such as in life expectancy and deaths
By Jane Kirby
Jun 16, 2023Politics
David Cameron and Jeremy Hunt to give evidence to Covid inquiry
Module 1 of the inquiry, which is being chaired by Baroness Heather Hallett, is due to run for six weeks until July 20.
By Jane Kirby
Jun 15, 2023Science
‘Synthetic’ human embryos created without eggs or sperm
The work falls outside current UK legislation and raises ethical and legal issues.
By Jane Kirby
Jun 15, 2023Politics
Junior doctors across England go on strike in dispute over pay
It comes as NHS chiefs warned the number of people seeking emergency help will rise as the hot weather continues across the UK.
By Jane Kirby
Jun 14, 2023Politics
Thousands of NHS appointments cancelled as junior doctors strike
The British Medical Association is calling for ‘full restoration of our pay, which has seen a 26% cut’ and says the Government has offered 5%.
By Jane Kirby
Jun 14, 2023Politics
NHS cancer treatment waiting times increasing, figures show
It comes after radiology leaders warned patients face worsening delays and the prospect of more gruelling treatment due to too few staff.
By Jane Kirby
Jun 8, 2023Business News
Weight loss jab could bring ‘significant’ economic benefits – Health Secretary
Steve Barclay said the primary focus of a new £40m Government pilot scheme to expand access to weight-loss jabs is to tackle health issues.
By Jane Kirby
Jun 7, 2023UKMay 26, 2023
What is mpox? Londoners at risk urged to get vaccine as cases rise
Mpox cases in London have risen over the past month
Politics
Government committed to building 40 new hospitals by 2030 – Barclay
Some hospitals at risk of collapse and in need of an upgrade will now be added to the programme instead of some where work is delayed.
By Jane Kirby
May 25, 2023Business News
Government failing to tackle alcohol harm, MPs say
Existing data suggests 10 million people in England regularly exceed recommended guidelines on drinking.
By Jane Kirby
May 24, 2023Tech
Amazon’s Alexa trained to offer better advice on periods
Period poverty charity Freedom4Girls was involved in developing the new experience.
By Jane Kirby
May 24, 2023Politics
Starmer unveils Labour health targets pledge to make NHS ‘fit for the future’
The Labour leader claimed the NHS will not survive another five years under the Tories, who he said view it as ‘a cost, not a cause’.
By Jane Kirby
May 22, 2023Politics
Labour pledges to tackle cancer and A&E waiting times
Sir Keir Starmer will say he wants to see an NHS ‘running confidently towards the future’.
By Jane Kirby
May 22, 2023Health
Grandfather who beat cancer urges public to join health research
Stephen Cossins tried a drug combination instead of standard chemotherapy.
By Jane Kirby
May 20, 2023Science
Genetic testing recommended for most common type of stroke
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has issued new guidance on drugs which can prevent future attacks.
By Jane Kirby
May 19, 2023Science
Promoting lower-calorie takeaways in delivery apps ‘could cut obesity’
The calorie content of takeaways could be cut by up to 15% by helping people choose healthier options, research suggests.
By Jane Kirby
May 18, 2023Business News
Number of children trying vaping rises 50% in a year
There has been an increase in experimental vaping among 11 to 17-year-olds, from 7.7% last year to 11.6% this year.
By Jane Kirby
May 18, 2023UK
Bird flu detected in two poultry workers in the UK
The UK Health Security Agency said neither person showed any symptoms of illness.
By Jane Kirby
May 17, 2023