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Additional £40m investment in winter GP support for patients most at risk
The Government has invested an extra £40 million to help vulnerable patients and reduce avoidable hospital admissions through additional GP support this winter.
Chickenpox hospitalisations reached over 3,000 for young children last year
Figures published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have shown chickenpox hospitalisation totalled 3,037 for children and young people and and over 15,000 GP consultations took place in England last year.
The Week in Practice | 2 November 2026
Every Monday, Pavilion Health Today brings you a quick briefing on the clinical developments that matter to UK doctors in the Week in Practice.
GMC reports mixed progress on its discrimination targets
The General Medical Council (GMC) has published a new report showing that discrimination, racism, and unequal opportunities continue to affect doctors and medical students.
TB rates need to ‘fall further’ warns UKHSA
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reminds people to be aware of TB symptoms as it publishes its annual data on the number of Tuberculosis notifications in England, finding rates need to fall further to combat TB as a public health…
Study finds gaps in breast cancer care for Black patients and patients with a learning disability
Study finds longer wait times for breast cancer care, diagnosis and treatment for Black patients, patients with a learning disability and patients from ethnic backgrounds.
Possibility of needle-free vaccine for Strep A edges closer
A needleless vaccine for Strep A is 'a step closer to reality' according to new research from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
New training for GPs to support victims and survivors of domestic abuse
GPs will be trained to spot the signs of domestic abuse and sexual violence so that victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence can be connected to local specialist support services as part of the new referral service, Steps…
The Week in Practice | 26 October 2026
Every Monday, Pavilion Health Today brings you a quick briefing on the clinical developments that matter to UK doctors in the Week in Practice.
NHS consultants to strike next month for two days
NHS consultants in England will strike for two days next month after running out of road in negotiations with the government.
Researchers identify new depression subtype linked to the body internal clock
A new study from Australian researchers has identified a new subtype of depression "circadian depression", that is thought to be linked to a disruption to the 24-hour internal body clock can indicate a higher probability of ADHD and mood…
NHS launches social media campaign urging flu vaccination ahead of ‘tough’ winter
Millions of people eligible are being urged to book flu vaccination appointments to protect their health and ease the strain on England's health services ahead of a 'tough' winter.
Circulatory diseases contribute to the highest number of cold weather deaths UKHSA report finds
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published a new Cold mortality monitoring report and has estimated that 2,200 deaths attributable to cold weather occurred during winter 2025/26 in England.
Prime Minister pledges proper pre-pandemic planning for the adult social care sector
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry's sixth report found that care homes received insufficient protection when they needed it most and were treated as an 'afterthought' in the early stages of the pandemic.
The Week in Practice | 19 October 2026
Every Monday, Pavilion Health Today brings you a quick briefing on the clinical developments that matter to UK doctors in the Week in Practice.