Third of women miss smear tests
Around one in three women aged 25 to 64 across the West Midlands are not up-to-date with routine screening to detect cervical cancer,.
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WM plasma donors: Saving lives globally
Life Sciences Week: There’s more to Birmingham than meets the eye Last month’s West Midlands Life Sciences Week fired imaginations all over the.
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HIV cases hit record low
England sees continued fall in new diagnoses New HIV diagnoses in England have fallen for the sixth year running, according to new data.
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Crackdown on rogue vape traders
Government to license all vape and tobacco sellers Shops across England could soon be required to hold licences to sell vapes, tobacco and.
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Hospital play teams honoured
Hospital play teams in Dudley and Sandwell have been recognised nationally for supporting children and families during stays and treatments. Starlight, the UK’s.
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Advisers join GP surgeries
£167m plan to help sick and disabled people into work Job advisers will be placed in GP surgeries and mental health clinics under.
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UK nears White House drug deal
Breakthrough expected in pharma talks The UK is close to striking a major drug pricing deal with the White House that could see.
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Poorer areas to get GPs
Government to overhaul funding formula Patients in poorer parts of the country – including the West Midlands – are set to benefit from.
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£50m for mental health research
Government backs new research drive The government has announced a £50 million funding boost for groundbreaking mental health research aimed at developing more.
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Kinnock pledges GP reform
Minister vows to tackle health gap Care Minister Stephen Kinnock used his speech to the Royal College of General Practitioners Annual Conference in.