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27/01/2026

27/01/2026

27/01/2026

Today NHS England has announced that it will be increasing the sensitivity of bowel cancer screening to help save more lives.

They estimate that this change will detect an extra 600 bowel cancers early, when treatment is more likely to be successful, each year in England.

We hope to see more developments on early diagnosis such as this in the upcoming National Cancer Plan for England, which is expected to be launched next month.

If you're aged 50 to 74 and registered with a GP, you'll automatically get a bowel cancer screening kit (FIT kit) through the post every two years. But it’s important to remember that cancer screening is for people without symptoms. If you notice any changes that are not normal for you, or you spot something unusual in the loo, don’t ignore it - speak to your doctor.

27/01/2026

Health officials are now monitoring as many as 200 people possibly exposed to the virus, with 100 quarantined in a hospital

26/01/2026

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26/01/2026

Food allergens in Burns Night dishes may not always be obvious.

This list is a guide for people with common food allergies, but always check food labels and ask about food allergens when eating out or when food is prepared by others to confirm that dishes are safe for you to eat.

1. Haggis
Hidden allergens may include:
Milk – some commercial versions use butter or milk powder
Sulphites – may be used as preservatives in packaged haggis
Mustard – sometimes added for seasoning
Vegetarian or vegan haggis often contains oats, wheat, soya and other legumes, and may contain traces of animal-based allergens despite being labelled as vegan or plant-based – always check the label.

2. Cullen Skink (smoked haddock soup)
This traditional Burns Night soup commonly contains:
Fish – smoked haddock
Milk, cream and/or butter – used in the creamy base
And may also contain
Sulphites from wine
Celery – may be included in stock or flavouring

3. Shortbread
Shortbread usually contains:
Wheat and Milk (butter)
But may also contain
Eggs (depending on the recipe)
Nuts – especially in flavoured or “luxury” versions

4. Cranachan
This creamy dessert is traditionally based on cream, toasted oats, honey, whisky and berries, and unless adapted will usually contain:
Milk (cream is a main ingredient, butter might be used in the oats base)
Oats – toasted oats are traditional
May also include Nuts – especially almonds or hazelnuts in the crumbly oats.
Milk-free, gluten-free and vegan cranachan recipes are available!

24/01/2026

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24/01/2026

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24/01/2026

People with diabetes can face judgement …

…at work
…from family and friends
…at healthcare appointments
…online

And that can cause harm. So let’s change how we talk about diabetes.