Tag: UK health policy
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NICE Recommends AUCATZYL® (obecabtagene autoleucel) for Wider Patient Access in the UK
Overview: NICE Endorses AUCATZYL for Expanded Use The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended AUCATZYL® (obecabtagene autoleucel) for a broader patient population in the United Kingdom. This decision follows a rigorous review of clinical data, cost-effectiveness, and real-world impact on NHS services. AUCATZYL is a next-generation CAR-T therapy designed to harness…
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Brits urged to follow 10-day Covid guideline as NHS advises caution after a positive test
UK Covid guidelines: why the NHS is asking people to observe a 10-day period With Covid-19 continuing to circulate in communities across the United Kingdom, the NHS has issued guidance encouraging anyone who tests positive to follow a 10-day period of caution. While overall case numbers have shown a marginal decline, health officials warn that…
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Resident Doctors Strike Across England Over Pay: A Five-Day Action Begins
Overview: A New Phase in the Pay dispute Thousands of resident doctors across England have launched a five-day strike, starting at 7am on Friday, as part of an ongoing battle over pay. This marks the 13th walkout by doctors since March 2023, underscoring steady frustration within the medical workforce about remuneration and working conditions. Health…
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Ocular Melanoma Liver Chemotherapy Funding: NHS Access Challenge in Telford
Hooked by a life-changing diagnosis Jamie Scott, a 49-year-old communications worker for an NHS mental health trust, was diagnosed with eye cancer (ocular melanoma) in 2011. Over the years the cancer has progressed, spreading to her liver and triggering a fierce fight not just against the disease but against the barriers that limit timely access…
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PPE Medpro Debt: Government Seeks £145m After Breach
Overview: A High-Stakes Court Ruling and Breach Fallout The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is pressing ahead with efforts to recover a total of about £145.6 million from PPE Medpro, the consortium led by Doug Barrowman and linked to Baroness Michelle Mone. The action follows a High Court ruling that PPE supplied by…
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Cardiology Waiting Times Raise Fear of Heart Attack
Overview: Waiting for Cardiology Care Takes a Toll For many patients with heart concerns, delays in seeing a cardiologist mean more than just longer to-do lists and medical forms — they carry real, frightening consequences for wellbeing. In Scarborough, 58-year-old Scott McKenna describes his seven-year journey to a heart failure diagnosis as a period of…
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Calorie Labelling on UK Menus: Little Health Benefit Found in New Study
Overview of the policy and its aims England introduced mandatory calorie labeling for large food outlets in 2022, requiring restaurants, pubs, cafes, and fast-food chains to display the energy content of meals and drinks. The goal was straightforward: help consumers make healthier choices and nudge the food industry toward lower-calorie, healthier options. The policy followed…