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UKHSA Respiratory / COPD / Asthma
Norovirus cases remain high while respiratory viruses fall
Norovirus circulation remains elevated despite seasonal decline in respiratory viruses, warranting continued vigilance for gastroenteritis outbreaks in healthcare and community settings Respiratory…
05 Mar 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Neurology
‘My son can now enjoy life’: Children with severe form of epilepsy helped by new drug
Fenfluramine has demonstrated clinical benefit in children with Dravet syndrome, a severe and treatment-resistant form of early-onset epilepsy, with families reporting significant…
04 Mar 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
Inside Health
James investigates penis fillers, where hyaluronic acid is injected to increase girth. This update is best treated as a linked clinical news…
03 Mar 2026 View brief →
NHS England
NHS urges ‘tap the app’ as 1 in 4 miss appointments
Nearly 1 in 4 people have missed an NHS appointment because they forgot or arrived too late, according to a new survey.…
02 Mar 2026 View brief →
NHS England
New bone scanners to help prevent fractures and cut waiting times
Patients across England will benefit from new bone scanners to diagnose fragile bones earlier and prevent painful, life-changing fractures. This update is…
01 Mar 2026 View brief →
NHS England
Patients handed over quicker despite 5-year high in number taken to hospital
Ambulance crews and A&E staff have slashed handover delays by more than 7 minutes this winter – even as they ferried the…
26 Feb 2026 View brief →
UKHSA Infectious Disease
Millions eligible for free shingles vaccine urged to come forward
Uptake of the free shingles vaccine remains suboptimal at below 50% among eligible populations, representing a significant public health opportunity. UKHSA is…
26 Feb 2026 View brief →
NHS England Infectious Disease
National flu immunisation programme plan 2026 to 2027
The annual flu letter describes the national flu immunisation programme and outlines which groups are eligible for flu vaccination. This update is…
26 Feb 2026 View brief →
NHS England
Funding boost to support patients to stay in and return to work
Patients will receive better support to help them stay in and get back to work in areas of high economic inactivity. This…
25 Feb 2026 View brief →
NHS England
Better access to GPs with same-day appointments for urgent care
Patients to benefit from improved access to GP appointments under new contract backed by nearly £500 million. This update is best treated…
24 Feb 2026 View brief →