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Weekly UKHSA report for the 2025/26 season, monitoring respiratory viruses as people are encouraged to take simple steps to protect themselves.
UKHSA is reminding people to be aware of TB symptoms to help ensure prompt testing and treatment.
Review of GP funding formula expected to deliver fairer distribution of funding and address health inequalities.
The government has published a call for evidence to seek expert views on introducing new rules for retailers selling tobacco, vapes and nicotine products.
Challenges remain in reaching certain populations however.
Vaccines take up to 2 weeks for maximum protection, so get vaccinated early to reduce disease risk by Diwali on 20 October.
New National Commission unites clinical leaders, patient advocates and leading tech firms to make the NHS the most AI-enabled healthcare system in world
The UK Health Security Agency is encouraging people to get their flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccinations ahead of the winter months.
Patients with a potentially deadly illness will be diagnosed sooner thanks to a new life-saving patient safety initiative called Jess's Rule.
Pioneering new cloud computer system will allow artificial intelligence (AI) tools to be tested on an unprecedented scale across the NHS to boost early diagnosis.
The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a new national vaccination campaign, 'Stay Strong. Get Vaccinated', to protect newborn babies.
Hundreds of thousands of 3 to 5-year-olds in deprived areas of England have received over 2 million toothbrushes and toothpastes in major dental health drive.
Inform specialist or designated phenylketonuria (PKU) teams that a baby's newborn blood spot screen has found raised levels of phenylalanine and tyrosine.
Adults waiting for gender services will receive clinical and emotional support from a new wellbeing pilot.
Rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are highest in young people aged 15 to 24 years, with more than 350 diagnoses every day in this age group in 2024.
Government to roll out first neighbourhood health services in 43 places backed by £10 million.
An Advice and Guidance scheme - backed by £80 million - that enables GPs to liaise with specialists, saw 113,000 more patients receive quicker care in April.
The government will consult on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s due to negative impacts on children's physical and mental health.
The government will remove red tape, allowing doctors and pharmacists to prescribe flu medicines year-round to reduce winter pressures and protect the NHS.
UKHSA and NHS England call for parents and healthcare workers to catch up on children’s missed vaccinations as schools start the autumn term.
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