Tens of thousands of patients could benefit from a ‘rapid’ new immunotherapy jab on the NHS for over a dozen different cancers, which can be given in just 60 seconds. The NHS is rolling out a new injectable form of pembrolizumab (Keytruda) which can slash the time the treatment takes by up to 90%, to…
This harissa roasted vegetable lentil salad is a hearty, flavour-packed dish made with roasted cauliflower, sweet potato and red onion, then tossed with lentils, chickpeas and a lemon harissa dressing. It’s satisfying, with a balance of smoky, sweet and fresh elements in every bite. It works well for meal prep, holds up in the fridge…
More than 1,000 NHS staff across England have used Martha’s Rule helplines to help identify rapid deterioration of a patient’s condition in the first 18 months of the scheme, new figures show. Latest NHS England data shows that between September 2024 and February 2026, 1,781 calls were made by hospital staff to Martha’s Rule helplines…
Hospital patients at every NHS trust across England can now check their referrals and appointments through the NHS App, making it easier for millions of people to manage their care in one place. Around two-thirds (64%) of all hospital appointments are currently visible through the app, with many patients also able to reschedule or cancel appointments – helping to cut the number of missed…
This is not your typical Caesar salad. Instead of lettuce, overly heavy dressing and croutons, this roasted vegetable caesar salad leans into roasted vegetables, bold texture and a creamy, high-protein dressing that makes it a full meal. I developed this recipe to bring together some of my favourite ingredients into one bowl: crispy spiced chickpeas,…
Every maternity service in England will need to meet new clinical standards, set out by the NHS, to significantly reduce the number of women who die each year during or after pregnancy. All pregnant women will be offered an early risk assessment for venous thromboembolism – blood clots that form in deep veins and are…
This Thai peanut quinoa salad is built to work as a meal. It’s balanced, filling, and satisfying, not a light salad that leaves you hungry an hour later. You’ve got quinoa for carbs and fiber, plenty of crunch from fresh vegetables, and a bold peanut sauce that ties everything together. The dressing hits the right…
Millions more people are now benefiting from lifesaving bowel screening compared to a decade ago, as the NHS urges even more people to get tested. Almost 7 million people have had bowel screening from the NHS during 2024/25, compared to around 4.7 million in 2014/15. Since bowel screening started 2 decades ago, the NHS has…
Millions of eligible older people and those with a weakened immune system can now get potentially lifesaving protection from COVID-19 with NHS spring vaccinations starting this week.Tens of thousands of appointments are now available across the country every day at GP practices and community pharmacies for people aged 75 and over, older people in care…
A&E waiting times have fallen to a five-year low, despite the NHS seeing record numbers of patients in March as the health service experienced a ‘prolonged winter’. There were a record breaking 2.43 million total A&E attendances in March – 16,000 more than the previous record high in May 2024. Despite the bumper demand, almost…