Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted with 95% support for potential strike action over pay concerns, citing a 29% real-terms pay cut since 2008 despite recent raises.
Free PMOS health check clinics ‘good start, but more can be done’
Jersey has launched a pilot health check clinic for women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), a condition affecting up to one in eight women. Officials say it’s a positive step, though advocates suggest further improvements are needed.
UK salmonella cases nearing 500 as egg investigations continue
Close to 500 people in the UK have fallen ill with salmonella linked to imported eggs, with authorities identifying two new infection clusters as investigations continue.
New GP and wellbeing hub in Newhavan ‘a major milestone’
A £21m health hub in Newhaven, East Sussex officially opened, combining GP practices, pharmacy, fitness services, and community spaces in a single modern facility.
‘Tactical athletes’ get new guidance for cardiovascular fitness
The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association released new cardiovascular guidance for clinicians treating tactical athletes—EMTs, firefighters, police officers, and other professionals whose health impacts public safety.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
England is offering over a million young people a free meningitis B vaccine following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year that resulted in 29 confirmed or suspected cases and two deaths.