NHS Greenlights Puberty Blocker Trial for Transgender Youth with New Age Limits Saturday, June 20, 2026 nhs transgender pubertyblockers mhra trial consent genderdysphoria healthcare ethics children The NHS has confirmed it will proceed with a contentious trial involving puberty-blocking drugs for transgender children, setting minimum age limits of 11 for girls and 12 for boys. This decision follows a compromise from the … Read More
Record-High NHS Medicine Shortages Threaten Patient Safety Thursday, June 18, 2026 nhs shortages medicines patients hrt creon painkillers epilepsy supply healthcare Patients across the NHS are grappling with the most severe medicine shortages ever recorded, health leaders warn. Pharmacists and GPs have highlighted critical disruptions impacting access to essential drugs, particularly … Read More
NHS Pharmacist Warns UK Tourists on Safely Traveling with Mounjaro Saturday, June 13, 2026 mounjaro nhs pharmacist travel medication storage weightloss injection cooling uk An NHS pharmacist has issued a crucial warning to UK tourists traveling with Mounjaro, a popular weight loss medication. Peter Thnoia, a weight loss specialist at NHS pharmacy PillTime, stresses the importance of proper … Read More
Plans to Double Black Country Dental Surgery to Meet Growing Demand Tuesday, June 9, 2026 dental expansion blackheath nhs bhandal surgery barclays healthcare planning sandwell The Bhandal Dental Practice in Blackheath is set to undergo a major expansion to address the soaring demand for NHS dental services in the area. Located on Birmingham Road, the clinic has submitted a planning application to … Read More
NHS urged to add endometriosis to free prescription exemption list Friday, June 5, 2026 nhs endometriosis prescriptions healthcare exemptions uk women medical petition condition The NHS is being called upon to include endometriosis on the exemption list for free prescriptions. This common condition affects 1 in 10 women and those assigned female at birth of reproductive age across the UK. Globally, … Read More
Expansion of Essential Support Service for Children with Learning Disabilities and Autism in Birmingham and Solihull Friday, June 5, 2026 dice autism learningdisabilities birmingham solihull mentalhealth nhs childsupport crisiscare communityhealth A crucial service dedicated to supporting children and young people with learning disabilities and autism in Birmingham and Solihull is set to expand, thanks to new funding secured by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS … Read More