Public Health

Population health, policy and the data behind prevention.

Hethersett medical centre plan advances with council agreement

South Norfolk Council has signed a development agreement for a new Hethersett medical centre to expand primary care capacity and local access.

By Dr. A.R. Athira, MBBS · Nov 5, 2026 · 5 min read

Public Health·MHRA

Silent Battles campaign spotlights veteran mental health support in Hull

Hull and East Riding launch Silent Battles, a veteran-led campaign to encourage help-seeking for PTSD, depression, addiction and…

Nov 5, 2026

Public Health·MHRA

Maternal Pertussis Vaccination Review Finds Limited Data on Infant Pneumococcal Carriage

UKHSA rapid review found seven studies, including an individual participant data meta-analysis, on whether maternal pertussis vaccination affects…

Nov 5, 2026

Public Health·MHRA

UK rural health report warns of growing access and workforce gaps

England’s chief medical officer warns rural and small-town communities face rising healthcare need, transport barriers, hidden deprivation and…

Nov 5, 2026

Public Health·MHRA

Breastfeeding Benefits for Babies and Mothers in Lincolnshire Strategy

Lincolnshire’s breastfeeding strategy sets out cognitive, infectious, and maternal health benefits tied to sustained infant feeding support.

Nov 5, 2026

Public Health·MHRA

Event Medical Planning Guidance Tightens Cover, Staffing and Ambulance Standards

Solihull guidance sets out event medical planning requirements, from risk assessment and staffing to ambulance cover, treatment areas…

Nov 5, 2026

Public Health·MHRA

Director of Public Health role defined in Portsmouth council duties

Portsmouth’s constitution sets out the Director of Public Health’s statutory duties across health protection, improvement, commissioning and emergency…

Nov 5, 2026

Public Health·MHRA

Health visitor reviews rise in England, but regional gaps persist

England’s 2025 to 2026 health visitor metrics show higher coverage for most early years reviews, with persistent regional…

Nov 5, 2026

Public Health·MHRA

Prenatal Pertussis Vaccination Coverage Falls to 60.2% in England

England’s prenatal pertussis vaccine coverage averaged 60.2% in July to September 2022, with London continuing to lag well…

Nov 5, 2026

Public Health·Med Econ

Medicare 2027 fee schedule cuts physician pay 2.31% and trims same-day visit penalty

CMS finalized a 2.31% Medicare physician pay cut for 2027, softened the same-day visit penalty, and overhauled practice…

Nov 5, 2026

Public Health

Population health, policy and the data behind prevention.

In Brief The 5-minute rounds

New hypertension guideline lowers the treatment threshold to 130/80 mm Hg.
Phase 3 GLP-1 trial reports a 20% cut in major adverse cardiac events.
FDA clears a next-generation CAR-T therapy for relapsed lymphoma.
Meta-analysis links early mobilisation to shorter ICU length of stay.
Rapid guidance broadens empiric antibiotics for suspected sepsis.