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14 Sept 2026
In the News Teaching Activity - AI Assisted Surgery (14th September 2026)
Rhys Hibbert, a 48-year-old father of two underwent pioneering surgery at University College London Hospital after a tumour began to affect his vision. This surgery was the world’s first live...
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14 Sept 2026
HSC Weekly Quiz | 14th September 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. Teachers can use the...
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7 Sept 2026
HSC Weekly Quiz | 7th September 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. Teachers can use the...
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7 Sept 2026
In the News Teaching Activity - Challenges in the diagnoses of ADHD and Autism (7th Sept 2026)
The NHS Alliance has warned that autism and ADHD services in England are facing serious pressure because demand and costs are increasing rapidly. Under the Right to Choose policy, patients can...
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1 Sept 2026
HSC Weekly Quiz | 1st September 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 Sept 2026
In the News Teaching Activity - HPV self-testing kits available for women (1st Sept 2026)
The NHS is introducing free HPV self-testing kits for women in England who have missed their cervical screening appointments. Over the next year, nearly four million women will be invited to order...
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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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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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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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