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A new K strain of flu is spreading across the UK in November 2026, with hospital admissions rising in England and Scotland — read the full report at UK News Point.
UK News Point News Desk · November 10, 2026 · 2 min read
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NHS launched London Big Week for winter vaccinations on 9 November 2026, with walk-in jabs at more than 1700 sites — read the full report at UK News Point.
UK News Point News Desk · November 9, 2026 · 2 min read
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Flu activity in England passed the baseline level in the week to 1 November 2026, UK Health Security Agency data showed on 5 November — read the full report at UK News Point.
UK News Point News Desk · November 7, 2026 · 2 min read
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NHS launched a 24-7 mental health text service in the East of England, BBC Suffolk reported on 6 November 2026 — read the full report at UK News Point.
UK News Point News Desk · November 6, 2026 · 2 min read
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BBC Radio 4 asked on 5 November 2026 how worried we should be about not getting enough sleep, in What Up Docs — read the full report at UK News Point.
UK News Point News Desk · November 5, 2026 · 2 min read
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NHS trial rolling out in autumn 2026 uses a blood sample at the GP to help spot cancer earlier in patients with persistent symptoms — read the full report at UK News Point.
UK News Point News Desk · November 4, 2026 · 2 min read
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Cambridge University Hospitals published guidance on supporting mental health for young people, shared in November 2026 — read the full report at UK News Point.
UK News Point News Desk · November 4, 2026 · 2 min read
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Diabetes UK published its October 2026 research highlights on 2 November 2026, covering vaccines, dementia risk, and pregnancy guidance.
UK News Point News Desk · November 2, 2026 · 2 min read
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New guidance for GLP-1 medicines in pregnancy was included in Diabetes UK October 2026 research highlights, published on 2 November — read the full report at UK News Point.
UK News Point News Desk · November 2, 2026 · 2 min read
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A Norway study found no evidence rotavirus vaccination helps prevent type 1 diabetes, Diabetes UK reported on 2 November 2026 — read the full report at UK News Point.
UK News Point News Desk · November 2, 2026 · 2 min read