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A new national campaign is under way to encourage millions of adults to kick start their health and reduce their risk of serious illness, including COVID-19.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Experts from GAD have been using their analytical skills to support the NHS's 'test and trace' programme.
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) has today published a consultation on its draft report on lower carbohydrate diets for people with type 2 diabetes.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) launches a week long social media campaign to raise awareness about the importance of reporting suspected side effects using the Yellow Card Scheme.
The government is collaborating with pharmaceutical company Novartis to launch a clinical trial for new cholesterol treatment.
Every inpatient with a learning disability or autism in a mental health hospital will have their case reviewed over the next 12 months.
The trusts will receive funding for new machines that will improve patient experience and lead to earlier diagnosis.
The new NHS funding will replace MRI machines, CT scanners and breast screening equipment.
Halton Borough Council developed a draft whole systems action plan as part of phase 4 of the whole systems approach to obesity.
Lewisham Council agreed an action plan and evaluation as part of phases 5 and 6 of the whole systems approach to obesity.
Suffolk County Council secured senior leaders' support and set up a core working team as part of phase 1 of the whole systems approach to obesity.
East Herts Council District Authority created a system mapping workshop as part of phase 3 of the whole systems approach to obesity.
Dudley Metropolitan Borough collated local information about obesity and current actions as part of phase 2 of the whole-systems approach to obesity.
£3.3 million is being spent to expand 23 local projects to help prevent mental illness in children and young people.
There are opportunities for businesses to get development contracts for innovation across different sectors in Northern Ireland
A report published by Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition on the role of saturated fats and health concludes there's no need to change current advice.
Monitoring one-year survival will be central to measuring progress in transforming cancer care, the Health and Social Care Secretary, Matt Hancock, announced today.
Five local councils with forward-thinking ideas to address childhood obesity will receive funding.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Plans to add folic acid to flour in the UK could prevent up to 200 birth defects a year, Public Health Minister, Seema Kennedy, announced today.
The measures include a new working group for learning disabilities and autism, and funding specialist advocates to review the care of patients in segregation or long-term seclusion.
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