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Pharmacists to prescribe drugs for minor illnesses in England
Treatments for seven conditions such as sore throats and earaches are now available directly from pharmacists, without the need to visit a doctor. The Pharmacy First scheme will allow most chemists in…
West Midlands has 75% of England’s measles cases
Three quarters of measles cases reported in England since October have been in the West Midlands, new data shows. Figures released by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reveal the…
Child obesity in pandemic could have lifelong effects, study says
Tens of thousands of children who became overweight or obese during the pandemic could face “lifelong health consequences”, researchers say. Obesity rates rose sharply among 10 and 11-year-olds in England and…
Check if your child is up to date with NHS vaccinations – full list of jabs and when to have them
Vaccines provide the best protection against many common but potentially serious illnesses, the NHS says. However, over the past decade, fewer children are getting routine vaccines, putting them at risk of serious…
Hieda jobs round up – January 26, 2024
Welcome to this week’s jobs round-up, where you can view some of the job vacancies currently available in the world of health. Below are a selection of jobs which will…
Hull: Mental health issues lead to pupil absences – head teacher
A head teacher in Hull has said there needs to be better understanding of how children’s mental health issues can lead to school absences. More than one in five children in…
Ghost children: Labour to force vote on creation of list of those not in school
Labour is aiming to force a vote on the creation of a list of children out of school, as it seeks to shine a spotlight on the number of youngsters…
Hieda jobs round up – January 19, 2024
Welcome to this week’s jobs round-up, where you can view some of the job vacancies currently available in the world of health. Below are a selection of jobs which will…
Male suicide prevention centre opens third branch
A suicide prevention charity founded by the family of a man who took his own life has opened its third branch. Newcastle University student James Wentworth-Stanley was 21 years old…
Britain’s dental health crisis exposed as hundreds of children in hospital with bad teeth
The latest data shows 40% of kids don’t have regular NHS check-ups and that 104,133 children went to hospital with rotten teeth over the past five years. In 2022 alone…
