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NHS Young Researcher Surveys
NHS Young Researchers want to hear from young people about health and care.
They have three surveys that link to the 10 year health plan:
- Analogue to digital: How do young people get health information? How does this change choices?
- Sickness to prevention: What makes it hard for young people to get care? Do they feel listened to?
- Hospital to community: What is it like for young people to get care in the community?
Fill in the surveys or share with your networks. This will help the youth forum know what is important.
Published on 26th Nov 2025
Gluten-Free Prescriptions - Changes Coming
More than 1,400 people answered a survey about getting gluten-free food on prescription. The NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) thought about stopping these prescriptions because gluten free food is now easier to buy in shops.
After reading what people said in the survey, the ICB agreed to adjust the plan. The changes start on 1 March 2026.
Adults aged 25 and over will not get NHS prescriptions for gluten-free flour and bread. But if you're under 25 you can still get these items on prescription.
The ICB hopes this will help children and young people get used to a gluten-free diet. It will also help to use NHS resources fairly.
Published on 26th Nov 2025
Morning-After Pill
Since October 2025, the morning-after pill is available free of charge from nearly 10,000 community pharmacies across England. No GP appointment or prescription is needed.
What’s Changed?
- Free access at pharmacies: Women can walk into participating high street pharmacies and request emergency contraception after a brief, confidential consultation with a pharmacist.
- No appointment required: This removes delays and cost barriers—previously, the pill could cost up to £30 or require a GP or clinic visit.
- Part of NHS expansion: This is part of the NHS’s 10-Year Health Plan to shift more care into communities and reduce pressure on GPs.
Published on 13th Nov 2025
What's On Health Coaches
Click here to download the What's on Guide from our PCN's Health Coaches.
Published on 13th Nov 2025
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