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NHS Infections & Vaccines
Parents urged to protect children through vaccination campaign
New vaccination campaign launched to boost uptake of childhood immunisations.
16 Feb 2026 Read more →
BBC Health Cancer
How to check whether you have bowel cancer
What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?
12 Feb 2026 Read more →
BBC Health
Why are fewer people donating their organs?
The number waiting for an organ is at a record high as loved ones increasingly block donations.
09 Feb 2026 Read more →
NHS Infections & Vaccines
Public advised to stop using some non-sterile alcohol-free wipes
UKHSA and MHRA are urging the public not to use 4 specified non-sterile alcohol-free wipe products due to the risk…
05 Feb 2026 Read more →
NHS Infections & Vaccines
UKHSA reminds travellers to Cape Verde to protect against gastrointestinal infections
In addition, UKHSA has also identified increases in cases of Salmonella associated with travel to Cape Verde.
05 Feb 2026 Read more →
NHS Cancer
Three in four cancer patients to survive long term under new plan
Patients will receive faster diagnosis, quicker treatment and the support to live well with cancer under the government’s landmark new…
05 Feb 2026 Read more →
NHS Cancer
Every cancer patient to get individual support plan
Under the government's National Cancer Plan, every patient will be given a tailored plan covering treatment, mental health and employment…
04 Feb 2026 Read more →
NHS Cancer
Government to cover travel costs of children with cancer
£10 million financial support package for families of children and young people with cancer to cover travel costs to and…
03 Feb 2026 Read more →
BBC Health Mental Health
Mental health chat encouraged at coffee mornings
Three coffee mornings are being held in Wolverhampton as part of a national mental health event.
03 Feb 2026 Read more →
NHS Infections & Vaccines
Advice accepted on extending the RSV vaccination programme
The government has accepted advice on eligibility from the JCVI for the RSV vaccination programme.
02 Feb 2026 Read more →
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