Chief Medical Officers of the UK’s Joint Letter to the Healthcare Profession
The four Chief Medical Officers of the UK have written a joint letter to the healthcare profession, covering winter, vaccines and research.
Winter is always...
Covid-19: Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine Approved for Use Next Week in UK
The UK has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine and will administer the jab as early as...
UK Government Secures Additional 2 million Doses of Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine
The UK government has now secured 7 million doses of Moderna vaccine, which will be available in Europe as early as spring 2021.
Trials show...
Tiering Decisions to be Announced Today Through National Command Structure
Today will see all Local Authorities in England be placed in one of three tiers based on the latest available data.
Allocations for tiering will...
Government Video Demonstrates Importance of Ventilation to Reduce Spread of Coronavirus in Enclosed Spaces
A new short film released by the Government shows how coronavirus lingers in enclosed spaces and simple ways to keep your home ventilated.
In the...
Covid-19: Data Reveals Oxford-AstraZeneca Vaccine Has Up To 90% Efficacy
The vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University produces up to 90% efficacy, recent data has revealed.
The news comes one week after makers of...
Moderna: US Covid-19 Vaccine Offers Nearly 95% Protection
A new vaccine that protects against Covid-19 is nearly 95% effective, early data from US company Moderna shows.
The breakthrough news comes just one week...
‘Mindset4Dementia’: New App Prompts South Asian Community’s Awareness of Dementia
The 'data-driven initiative' lead by Mindset4Dementia aims to identify the early signs and symptoms of dementia through sophisticated tests to evaluate memory, dexterity and...
NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme: Community Voices and Professionals Unite to Raise Awareness Among South...
Community voices and prominent faces have united to bolster NHS' campaign which seeks to prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes among South Asians.
Established community...
Every Mind Matters: New Mental Health Campaign Launches for Families
Public Health England (PHE) has launched a new mental health campaign to support children, young people and their parents.
Most families have experienced disarray in...