Blog and updates
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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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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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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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20 Apr 2026
HSC Weekly Quiz | 20th 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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20 Apr 2026
Who Gains from Weight Loss Jabs? (20 April 2026)
Weight loss jabs have been in the news and social media a lot recently and the dangers have been highlighted but today we want to explore the individual differences in the effect of weight loss...
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13 Apr 2026
HSC Weekly Quiz | 13th 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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13 Apr 2026
In the News Teaching Activity - Childhood Dementia (13th April 2026)
A recent article is raising awareness for Childhood Dementia that is caused by a number of conditions including Sanfilippo syndrome. This is a rare inherited condition that falls under a group of...
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30 Mar 2026
New Resource: BTEC Tech Award Question Bank
As summer exams come in to focus, we are delighted to announce the launch of our new Question Bank for BTEC Tech Award Health & Social Care: Component 3 Health & Wellbeing. The Question...
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23 Mar 2026
HSC Weekly Quiz | 23rd March 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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23 Mar 2026
In the News Teaching Activity - Pregnancy Brains (23rd March 2026)
Women’s brains physically change through pregnancy to prepare them for motherhood Recent research has shown that women’s brains adapt for motherhood by shedding grey matter. For many years, it has...
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16 Mar 2026
HSC Weekly Quiz | 16th March 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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