England

NHS home bowel-cancer tests to be extended to over-50s in England

One out of every 50 of those who return samples needs further testing, which can include a scan, the NHS…

2 years ago

Hospices in England to receive £100m funding

Around 170 hospices provide end-of-life care for adults and around 40 provide hospice care for children and young people in…

2 years ago

Deaths from alcohol in England at record high

During the pandemic, deaths caused by alcohol rose sharply across the UK.Since then, deaths have continued to go up, external…

2 years ago

One in four babies born by Caesarean in England

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) president Dr Ranee Thakar said complex births were a "major factor". "We are…

2 years ago

Fifth person with mpox confirmed in England

The new case has been detected in Leeds after the infected person travelled from Uganda. Source link

2 years ago

Betsi move some vascular surgeries to England after ‘incident’

Vascular services diagnose and treat people for problems with arteries, veins or circulation, and are often used by patients who…

2 years ago

Plans to ban smoking outside hospitals and schools in England

Health charities have welcomed the bill, which will be subject to consultation for the next six months.Action on Smoking and…

2 years ago

Fertility: Why are fewer babies being born in England and Wales?

Ellie Lambert, who lives in Sheffield, wants to have children but says she hasn't found a suitable partner.Two years ago,…

2 years ago

Fertility rate in England and Wales drops to new low

While the number of births fell to a record low last year, the number of women of child-bearing age was…

2 years ago

Bumper year for HRT prescriptions on the NHS in England

The prescription prepayment certificate was introduced in England in April 2023. It covers 12 months' worth of menopause prescription items…

2 years ago