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Cross-party backing for NHS shift towards patient-focused procurement
The NHS is being urged to look beyond the price of medical products and consider whether spending more upfront could improve patient care and save money in the long run, after the approach won cross-party backing in the House of...
Fortifying our frontline: Improving care through a sustainable prostate cancer workforce in England
Prostate cancer is now the most common cancer in England, and diagnoses continue to rise. We know healthcare professionals are working under increasing pressure to deliver timely diagnosis, treatment and support. Our new Workforce Policy Report highlights the challenges facing...
Mölnlycke launches MyFit™ by Biogel® to bring more inclusive sizing to surgical gloves
No two pairs of hands are the same, yet surgical glove sizing has changed little over time. Mölnlycke Health Care (Mölnlycke®), a global leader in MedTech, has listened to what clinicians are saying and is now launching an expanded range...
STIMVIA Appoints Award-Winning CEO Russ Mably to Accelerate Global Growth and Advance Personalised Neuromodulation
STIMVIA, a neuromodulation company focused on transforming the treatment of bladder dysfunction, today announced the appointment of Russ Mably as Chief Executive Officer. Mably will lead the company through its next phase of international growth, expanding access to STIMVIA's personalised...
Patients face postcode lottery as bladder cancer test hits “funding cliff edge”
Bladder cancer patients could miss out on faster, less invasive diagnosis because gaps in NHS funding and commissioning are preventing new diagnostics from moving consistently into routine care, a new report warns. The Faster Answers report, published by Birmingham-based cancer...
New patient survey highlights significant unmet need among long-term male catheter users
62% of 172 UK catheter users surveyed say they wish they had another option, rising to 71% among Foley/indwelling catheter users A new patient-reported survey adds to a growing body of evidence that long-term catheter use carries a substantial and...
Brits know the red flags – but ignore the common urinary warning signs that could signal a health problem
New polling reveals while many would seek help for blood in their urine or pain when peeing, far fewer would act on common urinary changes that can be early signs of a wider health issue. New polling of 2,000 UK...
Prostate Progress – Information for Healthcare Professionals
We at Prostate Cancer Research wanted to let you know about an important development regarding Prostate Progress, our patient information register. From now and over the coming months, all individuals identified through NHS records as having a diagnosis of prostate...
National survey highlights women’s lived experience of UTI and the importance of getting diagnosis right
Survey highlights the burden of recurrent UTI, inconsistent urine sample collection and concerns about diagnosis, antibiotic treatment and being heard. London, 20 August 2026 – Analysis of a national survey exploring women’s experiences of acute urinary tract infection (UTI) diagnosis...
First-of-its-kind international study launches to revolutionise quality of life for Black men with prostate cancer
BALANCE will generate pioneering evidence to fill gaps in our understanding of the challenges Black men face with prostate cancer and the support they need, making changes possible which will improve Black men's quality of life while navigating the disease....
Incontinence patients face year-long waits for NHS care, FOI findings reveal
Patients with bladder and bowel conditions are waiting more than a year for specialist NHS care in some parts of England, according to new freedom of information (FOI) findings, prompting warnings that people with continence problems are being left without...
Bladder Health UK (BHUK) Trustee recruitment: strengthening governance and strategic leadership
Bladder Health UK (BHUK) is seeking new Trustees to enhance our governance, strengthen oversight and support the charity’s continued growth as a national leader in bladder health. For over 30 years, BHUK has delivered trusted patient information, a national helpline,...
