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Department of Health and Social Care Updates (WC 21 April)

Public health commissioning in the NHS: 2025 to 2026 Page summary: Information about NHS England’s objectives and funding arrangements as it commissions public health services. Change made: First published. Time updated: 2:24pm, 14 April 2025 NHS public health functions agreements Page summary: Agreements setting out the outcomes to be achieved and the funding provided for NHS England to commission public…
Ben Kemp
April 23, 2025
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Department for Business and Trade Updates (WC 21 April)

Government steps in to back British business in changing world Page summary: The Chancellor announces a multi-billion-pound increase in government-backed financing. Change made: First published. Time updated: 9:39am, 14 April 2025 UK Emissions Trading Scheme and Carbon Price Support: apply for compensation Page summary: How to apply for compensation for the indirect costs of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS)…
Ben Kemp
April 23, 2025
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Media Monitoring: 16 – 23 April

Public twice as likely to check bank balance regularly than for signs of cancer A new NHS survey of 2,000 Brits found that only 4 in 10 (39%) look for changes to their bodies at least once every 3 weeks – despite this being vital in spotting potential signs of cancer. The results found people are more likely to regularly…
Ben Kemp
April 22, 2025
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WHO concludes draft pandemic agreement after three years of negotiations

Following over three years of discussions, Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) have made a major advancement toward global pandemic safety by compiling a draft agreement, set to be reviewed at the upcoming World Health Assembly in May. The proposed agreement is designed to enhance international cooperation in addressing pandemic threats through improved prevention, preparedness, and response mechanisms.…
Ben Kemp
April 22, 2025
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DNA-scanning algorithm set to revolutionise cancer detection

A new algorithm called PRRDetect could transform cancer treatment by identifying tumours with faulty DNA repair systems, making them more responsive to therapies like immunotherapy. It was developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge and the NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre with funding from NIHR and Cancer Research UK. Using data from Genomics England’s 100,000 Genomes Project, the team…
Ben Kemp
April 22, 2025
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Upcoming BSAC webinars on antimicrobial susceptibility testing

Members may be interested in signing up for the British Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy's 2025 series of Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) – Hot Topic Webinars between May and July. Live webinars will run 1230-1400hrs UK time and will be recorded and available to view on demand to those who register. These webinars will cover all aspects of antimicrobial susceptibility testing…
Ben Kemp
April 22, 2025
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UKHSA releases Mpox control strategy for 2025 – 2026

The government's newly released Mpox control strategy outlines a UK-wide public health strategy to control and eliminate mpox over the next year. It reflects a joint commitment from the UK’s four public health agencies, each responsible for their national response, with UKHSA leading coordination, vaccine and treatment procurement, and cross-government preparedness. The UK’s public health agencies have agreed the following…
Ben Kemp
April 22, 2025
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