Teaching Health & Social Care

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  29 Jun 2026

  HSC Weekly Quiz | 29th June 2026

  Welcome to the last Health and Social Care news quiz of the year! Each week during term time we'll be asking a series of questions relating to news stories from the previous seven days. Teachers...

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  29 Jun 2026

  In the News Teaching Activity - Cervical Cancer Reduction (29th June 2026)

  A new study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London and funded by Cancer Research UK has revealed the life-saving impact of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine on cervical cancer...

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  22 Jun 2026

  HSC Weekly Quiz | 22nd June 2026

  Welcome to this week's Health and Social Care news quiz! Each week during term time we'll be asking a series of questions relating to news stories from the previous seven days.

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  22 Jun 2026

  In the News Teaching Activity - Meningitis B Vaccine (22nd June 2026)

  One million young people in the UK will have access to a vaccine to protect them against Meningitis B. This is a one-off programme that is responding to the concerns of the largest outbreak of...

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  15 Jun 2026

  HSC Weekly Quiz | 15th June 2026

  Welcome to this week's Health and Social Care news quiz! Each week during term time we'll be asking a series of questions relating to news stories from the previous seven days.

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  15 Jun 2026

  In the News Teaching Activity - PCOS renamed to PMOS (15th June 2026)

  Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has been renamed to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) in the hope to better inform people and give more women support for the condition. PMOS affects...

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  8 Jun 2026

  HSC Weekly Quiz | 8th June 2026

  Welcome to this week's Health and Social Care news quiz! Each week during term time we'll be asking a series of questions relating to news stories from the previous seven days.

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  8 Jun 2026

  In the News Teaching Activity - Outdoor Critical Care Unit (8th June 2026)

  Patients at King’s College Hospital in London, UK can receive full support and care in a new outdoor Critical Care garden on the roof of the building. The hospital recognises the benefits of nature...

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  1 Jun 2026

  HSC Weekly Quiz | 1st June 2026

  Welcome to this week's Health and Social Care news quiz! Each week during term time we'll be asking a series of questions relating to news stories from the previous seven days.

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  1 Jun 2026

  In the News Teaching Activity - NHS and Morrisons warn against cancer risk (1st June 2026)

  The NHS and Morrisons have teamed up to help warn people about cancer. Morrisons own products such as shower gels and bath products will now have warnings to encourage people to look for lumps and...

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  18 May 2026

  HSC Weekly Quiz | 18th May 2026

  Welcome to this week's Health and Social Care news quiz! Each week during term time we'll be asking a series of questions relating to news stories from the previous seven days.

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  18 May 2026

  In the News Teaching Activity - Hantavirus Outbreak (18th May 2026)

  Hantavirus has spread amongst passengers on a cruise ship docked in Tenerife. Three people have died and 20 Brits have arrived back in the UK where they are having to isolate in hospital for 72...

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  11 May 2026

  HSC Weekly Quiz | 11th May 2026

  Welcome to this week's Health and Social Care news quiz! Each week during term time we'll be asking a series of questions relating to news stories from the previous seven days.

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  11 May 2026

  In the News Teaching Activity - Tobacco and Vapes Bill (11th May 2026)

  The government have spared the next generation of smoking and vaping by bringing in a law to encourage a smoke free society. The bill was granted by Royal Assent last week which makes it illegal to...

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  4 May 2026

  HSC Weekly Quiz | 4th May 2026

  Welcome to this week's Health and Social Care news quiz! Each week during term time we'll be asking a series of questions relating to news stories from the previous seven days.

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  4 May 2026

  In the News Teaching Activity - Healthy life expectancy falls

  A new report has suggested that the healthy life expectancy is now at 61 years old for men and women in the UK. Healthy life expectancy (HLE) measures the average years spent in "good" health,...

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  27 Apr 2026

  HSC Weekly Quiz | 27th April 2026

  Welcome to this week's Health and Social Care news quiz! Each week during term time we'll be asking a series of questions relating to news stories from the previous seven days.

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  27 Apr 2026

  In the News Teaching Activity - Chickenpox Vaccine (27th April 2026)

  NHS England has reported that alongside other vaccinations, children will now be offered the chickenpox vaccination on the NHS. Chickenpox is a common disease that spreads incredibly quickly but...

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  21 Apr 2026

  Topic Tracker and RAG Rating Tool | AAQ BTEC National

  Introducing the tutor2u AAQ BTEC National Unit 1 and 2 Exam Topic Tracker & RAG Rater tools!

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  20 Apr 2026

  Exam Revision Support this Summer | AAQ BTEC National

  We have a huge range of free and paid for resources to support your students' exam success this summer. This handy 2 page flyer can be shared with your students outlining what is available. The...

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