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ALT Senior couple using a tablet to book their autumn Covid-19 and flu vaccines through the NHS online service.
ALT Close-up of a man with gray hair and beard drinking from a disposable cup, highlighting a new NHS vaccine offer for homeless people.
ALT Illustration of three diverse Black individuals inside a pink heart symbolizing unity for Black History Month and organ donation awareness by NHS.
ALT A graphic featuring an image of a sleeping newborn baby on top of a map of England. Text next to the baby reads "Every newborn in England to be tested for Spinal Muscular Atrophy. From today" The background is purple. The NHS Fit for the Future logo can be seen in the top right corner. The DHSC crown can be seen in the top left corner
ALT A graphic with an image of three babies sitting up and playing with toys. Text: giving more babies support in their local community.
ALT NHS graphic for World Heart Day featuring a continuous line drawing of a pink heart symbolizing organ donation.
ALT From 2030 the Government is proposing to adjust the Pensions Triple Lock in a way that protects pensioners while ensuring the pensions system is built to last.
ALT Under the adjusted triple lock, the State Pension will always increase by at least the highest of 2.5%, CPI inflation or a new earnings link - so that the State Pension will never fall below its record high level as a share of average earnings.
ALT Quotation bubble: This is settlement is a better deal for pensioners and their families. We are ensuring that the State Pension system is built to last for the pensioners of today and tomorrow.
ALT Quotation bubble: Pensioners will continue to share in the growth of the economy and be protected from price rises.
ALT Graphic with a blurred background of colourful vape products. Large, capitalised black text in the centre saying on a yellow background reads "Crackdown on vapes marketed at kids". Underneath, large, capitalised white text on a black background reads "Have your say" NHS Fit for the Future logo in the right corner and the DSHC crown appears at the top left.
ALT Illustration of hands breaking a cigarette in half. Copy reads: 'Top tips to help you quit smoking. A picture of two hands snapping a cigarette is shown.' NHS logo appears in the top right corner.
ALT Top half: illustration of mum and a baby. Copy reads: '1. List your reasons to quit. This could be to look after your health, save money or breathe easier.' Bottom half: illustration of a diverse family: mother, father, son and daughter. Copy reads: '2. Tell people you're quitting. Let friends and family know how they can help and support you.' NHS logo appears in the top right corner.
ALT Top half: illustration of a man holding his phone. Copy reads: '3. Track your progress. Try the free NHS Quit Smoking app for daily support to help you stay on track.' Bottom half: illustration of a beer. Copy reads: '4. Know your triggers. If you feel tempted to smoke, try listing your triggers and how to avoid them.' NHS logo appears in the top right corner.
ALT Illustration of a person exercising. Copy reads: '5. Keep yourself busy. Exercise can be a great way to reduce the urge to smoke and keep cravings away.' NHS logo appears in the top right corner.
ALT Happy World Pharmacists Day! A pharmacist is giving advice to a patient about medication
ALT Elderly patient holding hands with a loved one in a hospital, highlighting Martha's Rule expansion in England's A&E departments.
ALT A quote from Karin Smyth, Minister of State for Health, speaking in the House of Commons, 8 September 2026. "The law is clear. The NHS will obviously follow the law. "New guidance has been drafted and will be published imminently. "For the record, I am due next week to meet the Darlington nurses who she spoke for. "I agree that they were brave; they should not have had to go through what they went through."
