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Ethnic minorities in England less likely to get breast cancer diagnosis from routine screening

Research by the University of Surrey, funded by Breast Cancer Now, found people from minority ethnic backgrounds in England are up to a third less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer through routine screening and more likely to be diagnosed via urgent referral or in an emergency setting. The analysis covered 86,564 adults diagnosed between 2009 and 2019.

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NHS urgent care gets £140m boost

The government is investing nearly £140m in 14 new urgent care schemes across England, announced on 18 October, funding urgent treatment centres, same day emergency care services, new ambulance fleets and emergency department upgrades ahead of a difficult winter.

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Health & Education

Government Vows Earlier Mental Health Support

The UK government has pledged that children, young people and adults in mental distress will receive broader support at the earliest opportunity without waiting for a clinical diagnosis. The commitment responds to the Independent Review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism.

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