Hundreds of people at increased cancer risk identified by new NHS BRCA test

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The NHS in England initiated a genetic testing programme for people with Jewish backgrounds, as part of the screening programme, anyone over 18 in England with Jewish ancestry is offered a simple saliva test

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The NHS is restricting access to obesity services across England, leading to patients in nearly half the country being unable to book appointments with specialist teams for support and treatments such as weight-loss jabs.

An investigation by the British Medical Journal found budget cuts to local services fell disproportionately on obesity care, with patients living with the condition often deemed less worthy of care than others.

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