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Rise in Emergency Visits by Young Children Signals Strain on Mental Health Services
Emergency departments report more children, some as young as six, presenting with self-harm, eating disorders and acute emotional distress.
Long waits leave families in limbo for dementia diagnosis
Hundreds of families report months or years waiting for a dementia diagnosis, affecting access to care and planning.
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Updated ‘super flu’ vaccine begins rollout as NHS recovers from busiest summer
An updated influenza vaccine targeting the Super-K strain is being rolled out as the NHS reorganises after a very busy summer.
NHS managers warn rising private costs are straining ADHD and autism services
NHS managers warn that unchecked growth of private providers is driving up costs and disrupting care for ADHD and autism services.
Family-inclusive treatment linked to fewer psychiatric hospital admissions, study finds
A study finds that an approach centring patient priorities and involving close relatives reduces mental health hospital admissions.
Psychiatrists Say NHS Has Systematically Failed Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
A new psychiatric report finds decades of mistreatment and mismanagement of adults seeking help after childhood sexual abuse.
Home HPV testing made available to nearly 4 million women who missed screening in England
Nearly 4 million women in England can now order home kits to test for high-risk HPV after missed cervical screening.
Nearly 600 Practices Left NHS Dentistry, Pushing Care Toward Two Tiers
Nearly 600 practices in England left NHS dentistry over a decade, driving a shift to two-tier care and worsening access for many patients.
