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Morning-after pill to be made free at pharmacies in England

2nd April 2025

Source: Morning-after pill to be made free at pharmacies in England – BBC News The UK government has announced that women across England will soon be able to obtain the…

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24th March 2025

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Schools to give boys anti-misogyny lessons to stop toxic masculinity in wake of Netflix hit Adolescence

24th March 2025

Source: Schools to give boys anti-misogyny lessons to stop toxic masculinity in wake of Netflix hit Adolescence | Daily Mail Online Schools are set to give students anti-misogyny lessons in…

Nourishing the Future: making healthy food accessible for every child

24th March 2025

Source: Nourishing the Future | Barnardo’s The food we eat as children – and the nutrients we receive even before we are born – has a huge impact on our…

Covid legacy still affecting children, say teachers

19th March 2025

Source: Covid-19: Pandemic has had lasting impact on South East pupils – BBC News School leaders in the South East say children are still feeling the effects of Covid-19 five years…

Pharmacies prepare to cut opening hours in funding protest

19th March 2025

Thousands of community pharmacies in England are preparing to work under strict conditions unless a new NHS contract is agreed upon with the government. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) is…

Tragic death sparks allergy awareness

17th March 2025

Tanya Ednan-Laperouse, whose daughter Natasha sadly passed away after an allergic reaction to a Pret a Manger sandwich, has launched the Allergy School programme to help educate teachers and school…

NHS to offer take-at-home tablet for MS

12th March 2025

Thousands of NHS patients in England with multiple sclerosis (MS) will soon have access to cladribine, a tablet that can be taken at home, reducing the need for hospital visits…

Children under eight should avoid drinking slushies, doctors warn

12th March 2025

Researchers are urging health authorities to revise guidance after studying cases of children aged two to seven needing emergency treatment from consuming slushy ice drinks containing glycerol. These brightly colored…

Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people

27th February 2025

A young man named Ryan undergoes treatment at Burnley General Hospital for ketamine bladder, a condition caused by misusing ketamine. Despite the treatment, which includes inserting a drug solution through…