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BBC Health Men's Health

Prostate cancer screening: What you need to know

Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer. This update is most useful for…

03 Dec 2025 View brief →

Almost every GP now offers online access for patients

GP online access has been rolled out at nearly all GP practices, benefiting patients across England. This update is best treated as…

03 Dec 2025 View brief →

NHS England Infectious Disease

Trailblazing scheme to reconnect thousands with HIV treatment

The government has launched a scheme that will see thousands of people benefit from improved HIV testing and treatment under a new…

01 Dec 2025 View brief →

⚠️ Safety Alert

MHRA Dermatology

Isotretinoin – updates to prescribing guidance and survey of services

The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) has endorsed changes to isotretinoin prescribing guidance. In addition, CHM is seeking further information from dermatology…

27 Oct 2025 View brief →

⚠️ Safety Alert

#MedSafetyWeek (3-9 November 2025): A call to action to improve patient safety

The annual #MedSafetyWeek campaign takes place from 3 to 9 November 2025. This year’s campaign theme is ‘we can all help make…

23 Oct 2025 View brief →

⚠️ Safety Alert

MHRA Women's Health

Paracetamol and pregnancy – reminder that taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe

Patients should be reminded and reassured that there is no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children. Paracetamol is…

23 Sep 2025 View brief →

Union and government to restart talks on ending doctor dispute

BMA says there is window of opportunity in coming weeks to reach a settlement after 12 strikes. Clinicians should expect patient questions…

06 Aug 2025 View brief →

The teenage caffeine pouch trend troubling US experts

Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students, health experts warn. This update is most useful for vaccination…

01 Aug 2025 View brief →

Doctors’ union agrees to resume talks with Streeting

But the health secretary says he will not negotiate on pay, adding that the union has lost goodwill with their five-day walkout.…

30 Jul 2025 View brief →

The doctor strike has ended – what comes next?

With doctors returning to work after five-day walkout, is there an opportunity for talks to re-start? Clinicians should expect patient questions about…

30 Jul 2025 View brief →