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NHS Emergency Care Overhaul: NHS England is trialling “iPad-style check-ins” for A&E patients, asking people to enter symptoms and medical history on self-check screens to route cases faster—though charities warn older and vulnerable patients could be wrongly turned away. Corridor Care Spotlight: The Royal College of Physicians has welcomed the first national corridor care data for England, calling it an important step but warning against “gaming” and pushing for long-term fixes to eliminate unsafe, undignified practice. Respiratory Care Audit: A new Royal College of Physicians respiratory audit finds COPD and pulmonary rehab care improving, but adult asthma progress is stalled and treatment after acute admission is delayed. MenB Vaccine Rollout: The UK is launching a one-off MenB programme for around one million young people—Year 13 students (17–18) and under-25s starting university or residential education—after outbreaks including deaths in Kent and Reading. NHS Waiting Lists & Corridor Numbers: NHS figures show waiting lists have risen again, with nearly 3,000 patients a day treated in corridors or makeshift areas. Measles Warning: UKHSA reports two child deaths from measles this year and 106 new lab-confirmed cases in the last fortnight, with most cases in children aged 10 and under. Weight-Loss Drug Update: MHRA has approved the first GLP-1 weight-loss tablet version of Wegovy (semaglutide) for adults meeting strict BMI criteria, alongside diet and activity changes. Food Safety Recall: The FSA warns people not to eat a recalled Honeycomb Blast chocolate bar due to undeclared milk, posing a risk for those with milk allergy or intolerance. Workplace Mental Health: New data shows nearly half of retail workers are considering quitting over mental health concerns, with many reporting verbal abuse and feeling unsafe at work. Northern Ireland Violence: Belfast disorder is easing after a knife attack, but health staff say overseas workers have been intimidated and communities report fear and intimidation.

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