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NHS England
NHS waiting list continues to fall despite record winter
The NHS has faced its busiest winter on record while bringing waiting lists to their lowest for almost 3 years. New figures…
12 Mar 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Oncology
Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations
The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust. This update is most useful…
12 Mar 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Mental Health / Psychiatry
Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a fit note for mental health concerns
The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year. This update is most…
12 Mar 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Oncology
Proton beam hope for asbestos cancer patients
Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer linked to asbestos, but a trial hopes to prolong patient lives. This update is most useful for…
11 Mar 2026 View brief →
UKHSA Infectious Disease
Midwives remain the most trusted source of information on pregnancy vaccination
Over 60% of pregnant women cite healthcare professional recommendation as a key driver for vaccine uptake, highlighting the critical influence of clinical…
11 Mar 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Neurology
‘My daughter died in her sleep, with no warning’
Jo-Ann Burns says her daughter Nicola wasn't told about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy. This update is most useful for clinicians following…
11 Mar 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Women's Health
Alternative to HRT for menopausal hot flushes now on NHS
The non-hormonal daily pill could benefit 500,000 women for whom HRT is not suitable. This update is most useful for counselling, symptom…
11 Mar 2026 View brief →
UKHSA Infectious Disease
Survey reveals 1 in 3 parents believe children always need antibiotics for ear infections
One-third of parents incorrectly believe antibiotics are always necessary for childhood ear infections, indicating a significant gap in public understanding of appropriate…
11 Mar 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
Mother given wrong antibiotics died from sepsis
Bank cashier Aleisha Rochester died two weeks after undergoing a routine procedure to remove an abscess. This update is best treated as…
11 Mar 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Infectious Disease
Inside Health
James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country. This update is most useful for clinicians following…
10 Mar 2026 View brief →