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Dame Judi Dench fears people waiting ‘far too long’ for dementia diagnosis

According to Alzheimer’s Research UK, people in some parts of England can wait up to a year for a diagnosis after being referred

The Independent UK

At-home tests offered to women to drive down cervical cancer cases

Almost five million women are not up to date with their cervical screening.

The Independent UK

Stretched services leaving psychiatrists ‘in emotional and ethical distress’

A survey of RCPsych members found almost three-quarters felt they had made decisions based on factors other than what is in a patient’s best interest.

The Independent UK

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NHS to roll out DIY cervical cancer testing kits

It is hoped the new DIY tests will encourage greater participation in screening and detect cervical cancer earlier

The Independent UK

Sponge test ‘could benefit thousands of people’ with Barrett’s oesophagus

In some people with the condition, cells grow abnormally and develop into oesophageal cancer.

The Independent UK

Invasive cancer tests could be dropped for new ‘sponge’ method

Sponge test already in use by NHS could benefit patients with Barrett’s oesophagus

The Independent UK

Bat found with rare rabies-like virus in UK back garden

The virus has only been recorded in 59 out of 19,000 bats tested since 1986 and only across two species

The Independent UK

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Wes Streeting announces investigation into ‘failing’ NHS maternity services

Health secretary launches national inquiry into care of mothers and babies in England, saying there is ‘too much passing the buck’

The Guardian - UK

Mounjaro becomes available on the NHS: what to know and what to do if you’re not eligible

Obesity remains one of the most pressing, and preventable, health challenges of our time. The UK is one of a number of countries undoubtedly struggling with it.

The Conversation

How to spot the early signs of a cataract

Although cataracts can emerge at any stage of life, people are much more likely to develop symptoms aged 60 and over.

The Independent UK

Asian women called ‘divas’ by NHS staff when asking for pain relief – Streeting

He said he was determined to deal with inequalities and racism in the health service as he launched a probe into NHS maternity services.

The Independent UK

Streeting launches investigation into maternity services after families ‘gaslit’

The probe comes after the Health Secretary met families who have lost babies because of poor maternity care.

Evening Standard

Voices: Poll of the day: Should weight loss drugs like Mounjaro be widely available on the NHS?

As the NHS rolls out weight loss drugs like Mounjaro more widely, we’re asking whether they should be available to all who qualify, or reserved for only the most severe cases

The Independent UK

New maternity investigation to look at 10 ‘worst services’

Leeds and Sussex maternity services will be examined as part of the investigation.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Health secretary launches ‘rapid’ probe to improve NHS maternity services

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The Independent UK

Streeting orders national investigation into scandal-hit maternity services as he warns of ‘crisis’ in NHS care

The announcement follows a string of scandals at NHS trusts including Shrewsbury and Nottingham

Evening Standard

Government launches national investigation into NHS maternity services

The rapid investigation comes after Health Secretary Wes Streeting met families who have lost babies because of poor maternity care.

The Guardian - UK

Majority of children will be overweight or obese in nine areas of England by 2035, study shows

Exclusive: Analysis by Royal Society for Public Health suggests obesity rates will rise in 90% of the country

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The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: Four ways Iran could retaliate to US bombing of nuclear sites

In today’s newsletter: After Donald Trump brings the US into Israel’s conflict with Iran, one analyst sets out the potential response from Tehran

The Guardian - UK

NHS begins mass rollout of weight-loss jabs to patients in England

About 220,000 patients expected to receive Mounjaro over three years as GPs can prescribe the drugs for the first time

The Independent UK

Ministers urged to provide more graduate training slots for UK medical students

The BMA said 20,000 medical graduates will miss out on further training due to a lack of slots as international graduates soar.

The Independent UK

Mounjaro weight loss jabs now available from GPs – are you eligible?

Around 29% of the adult population in the UK is obese

Evening Standard

Mounjaro weight loss jab: All you need to know

It was previously only accessible to patients through a special weight loss service.

The Independent UK

Mounjaro weight loss jab: What you need to know as NHS changes prescription rules

Here’s how the drug works and who is eligible

Evening Standard

Mounjaro: GPs are allowed to prescribe weight loss jab for first time from today

Around 220,000 people with ‘greatest need’ are expected to receive Mounjaro over the next three years

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