NHS Digital & Data Governance: The NHS Single Patient Record (SPR) is moving through England’s Health Bill, with supporters pitching a “single point of truth” via the NHS App, while critics warn success hinges on trust, accountability, and privacy safeguards. Primary Care Suicide Support: A new BMJ clinical update highlights gaps in how suicidal ideation is assessed and managed in frontline primary healthcare, arguing for better training and earlier intervention. Diabetes Self-Management Online: An NHS England Healthy Living programme for type 2 diabetes is linked to modest improvements in blood sugar and blood pressure after a year, though researchers say uptake and engagement still need work. Ambulance Service Shift: East of England Ambulance Service says the old expectation that every call ends with a hospital trip is “outdated”, moving to faster, more targeted care for the sickest patients. Public Health Alerts: A meningitis case has been confirmed at the University of Surrey (off-campus postgraduate student); UKHSA is arranging antibiotics and vaccinations for close contacts, with wider risk described as low. Health & Wellness: Met Office warns heatwave risk is rising after a record May, while a study questions whether “five-a-day” alone delivers enough flavanol antioxidants for heart protection. Food & Gut Health: Fermented foods like sauerkraut are again in the spotlight for potential gut benefits, including findings on fermented cabbage outperforming raw cabbage and supplements.