AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNHS & Cancer Access: Breast Cancer Now campaigners queued in Trafalgar Square over Enhertu, saying the life-extending drug is too expensive for the NHS in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, while it’s funded in Scotland and parts of Europe. Heat & Public Health: UKHSA issued a “risk to life” heat-health alert for six areas as temperatures rise, warning of increased pressure on health and social care and higher drowning risk. Climate & Water: Natural Resources Wales declared drought in North Wales and the Upper Severn after record dry weather, low river flows and wildfires; hosepipe bans already cover millions. Diabetes Prevention Gap: New analysis finds type 2 diabetes diagnoses rising fastest in under-40s in England, especially young women, raising concerns about prevention working less well for younger generations. Sports Psychology: Team England’s lead psychologist urged athletes to embrace pressure and emotions rather than suppress them ahead of the Commonwealth Games. Medication Safety: Doctors flagged links between GLP-1 weight-loss/diabetes drugs (Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro) and sudden, non-scarring hair loss. Mental Health & Work: A report says 1 in 5 working-age Brits are economically inactive, with illness a major driver—highlighting a major health-to-work challenge.
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