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Over 78 million cigarettes smoked every day in Great Britain
Over 78 million cigarettes smoked every day in Great Britain

Over 78 million cigarettes smoked every day in Great Britain

More than 78 million cigarettes are smoked in England, Wales and Scotland every day, translating to about 900 being lit up every second, according to a new study from UCL researchers.

18 Jul 2025

Technician-led eye clinics could lead to more timely NHS care
Technician-led eye clinics could lead to more timely NHS care

Technician-led eye clinics could lead to more timely NHS care

Innovative virtual eye clinics in shopping centres could significantly reduce waiting times for routine eye appointments, UCL-led research suggests in a first-of-its-kind study.

16 Jul 2025

Good professional advice means women more likely to use contraception after giving birth
Good professional advice means women more likely to use contraception after giving birth

Good professional advice means women more likely to use contraception after giving birth

More than half of people who have given birth are not using contraception two months later despite the risk that back-to-back pregnancies can pose, a new UCL study shows.

11 Jul 2025

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Immersive Learning from the WHO: Students Embark on Inspiring Egypt Study Tour
Immersive Learning from the WHO: Students Embark on Inspiring Egypt Study Tour

Immersive Learning from the WHO: Students Embark on Inspiring Egypt Study Tour

GBSH postgraduate students visited Cairo for a transformative study tour, engaging with global health leaders and exploring Egypt’s rich culture and healthcare innovations.

15 Jul 2025

Global Business School for Health on the NHS 10 Year Plan for England
Global Business School for Health on the NHS 10 Year Plan for England

Global Business School for Health on the NHS 10 Year Plan for England

Professor Nora Colton, Director of the Global Business School for Health, responds to the recently published NHS 10 Year Plan for England.

15 Jul 2025

Student Spotlight: Jonathan, Physiotherapy Studies: Paediatrics MSc
Student Spotlight: Jonathan, Physiotherapy Studies: Paediatrics MSc

Student Spotlight: Jonathan, Physiotherapy Studies: Paediatrics MSc

Jonathan shares how studying in London, learning from leading experts, and flexible modular learning helped him grow as an NHS clinician and discover a true passion for paediatrics.

14 Jul 2025