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UKHSA has issued a yellow Cold-Health Alert (CHA) for all regions of England, except the South East and London.
150,000 disabled adults to keep £400 more cash each year to help with cost of living, and £700 million to support tens of thousands of home adaptations.
MHRA launches a consultation on indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices
New vaccination campaign launched to boost uptake of childhood immunisations.
Early support hubs across England to receive a £7 million funding boost to bolster services for young people.
The government is launching a consultation on extending smoke-free places and introducing vape-free and heated tobacco-free spaces.
People are urged to avoid risky online buys and protect their health, as the MHRA seizes over 4.4 million doses of unlicensed erectile dysfunction medicines in 2025 alone.
Infected Blood Memorial Committee Vice-Chair, Joan Edgington, steps down from her role.
The vaccine should not be used in people aged 60 or over, and in individuals of any age who have high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease.
Government and Royal College of Nursing agree comprehensive package to recognise value of profession.
Social work students to receive targeted financial support, under plans set out in a consultation launched by the government today (6 February 2026).
MHRA updates product information regarding the very rare risk of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) in patients taking semaglutide.
UKHSA and MHRA are urging the public not to use 4 specified non-sterile alcohol-free wipe products due to the risk of infection associated with their use.
Infected Blood Compensation Authority's update that was circulated on 5 February, 2026
In addition, UKHSA has also identified increases in cases of Salmonella associated with travel to Cape Verde.
Patients will receive faster diagnosis, quicker treatment and the support to live well with cancer under the government’s landmark new National Cancer Plan.
The Secretary of State launched the National Cancer Plan today at the Royal Free Hospital in North London.
Under the government's National Cancer Plan, every patient will be given a tailored plan covering treatment, mental health and employment support.
Two leading experts have been appointed as members of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs.
Twelve experts appointed to the steering group for the Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
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