NHS 17 Feb 2026 Yellow cold health alert issued for 7 regions of England UKHSA has issued a yellow Cold-Health Alert (CHA) for all regions of England, except the South East and London. Read more →
Infections & Vaccines NHS 16 Feb 2026 Parents urged to protect children through vaccination campaign New vaccination campaign launched to boost uptake of childhood immunisations. Read more →
Cancer BBC Health 12 Feb 2026 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? Read more →
BBC Health 09 Feb 2026 Why are fewer people donating their organs? The number waiting for an organ is at a record high as loved ones increasingly block donations. Read more →
Infections & Vaccines NHS 05 Feb 2026 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… Read more →
Infections & Vaccines NHS 05 Feb 2026 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. Read more →
Cancer NHS 05 Feb 2026 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… Read more →
Cancer NHS 04 Feb 2026 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… Read more →
Cancer NHS 03 Feb 2026 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… Read more →
Mental Health BBC Health 03 Feb 2026 Mental health chat encouraged at coffee mornings Three coffee mornings are being held in Wolverhampton as part of a national mental health event. Read more →