Every year, the seasonal influenza vaccination programme helps protect millions of people across the UK from serious illness while reducing pressure on NHS services during the busy winter months. Although flu vaccination is a familiar part of primary care, no two seasons are ever the same. National guidance evolves, vaccine products are updated, eligible patient […]
Pride Month offers an important opportunity for travel health practitioners to reflect on how well current travel health services meet the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other LGBTQ+ travellers. International travel among LGBTQ+ communities continues to grow and represents a broad spectrum of identities, ages, family structures and travel motivations. Many LGBTQ+ […]
By Sonia Willis RGNIndependent Nurse Specialist in Diabetes Management and Education When I first started working in diabetes, things looked very different. I remember testing urine for glucose before blood glucose monitoring became routine. I remember the excitement when BM sticks became more widely available, allowing us to gain a much clearer picture of glucose […]
Global patterns of mosquito borne diseases are changing, shaping travel health in the UK. A UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)Â report on Travel-associated infections in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: 2025 alongside separate malaria surveillance data, shows that dengue, chikungunya and malaria continue to be imported into the UK by travellers, while Oropouche virus disease was […]
Assessing children can often be a tricky task, and this is usually down to a number of different factors. Children of all ages can present very differently, and unlike adults, they are not always able to clearly explain what is wrong. Depending on their age and developmental stage, they may be unable to talk, struggle […]
Most people don’t consider rivers in their day-to-day lives. They’re something you can pass on your walk, drive over on your daily commute, or notice after a deluge of rain. But what we may not realise is how much rivers are doing behind the scenes, shaping the landscapes we live in and influencing the environment […]
After more than three decades working in women’s health, I’ve seen many changes, improvements in contraception, better conversations around sexual health, and a growing openness about issues that were once rarely discussed. But when it comes to menopause care, one thing remains stubbornly unchanged: where you live, who you see, and what you can afford still […]
When travelling during long haul flights, it can place a unique set of physiological demands on our body and for many travellers, these demands can accumulate into significant discomfort or even medical risk. Prolonged immobility, disrupted circadian rhythms, low cabin humidity and cramped seating can contribute to an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), jet […]
According to the British Heart Foundation, every three minutes someone in the UK dies from cardiovascular disease. It accounts for around one in four deaths, and with over 7.6 million people currently living with heart and circulatory conditions, the scale of the issue remains significant. Despite advances in treatment and improved survival rates, cardiovascular disease […]
In December 2025, the UK Government published the HIV Action Plan for England 2025–2030, allocating £170 million toward the elimination of new HIV transmissions by 2030. The strategy builds on decades of clinical progress and positions England among global leaders pursuing HIV elimination. Importantly, this ambition is becoming achievable due to advances in: However, although […]
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