Regional health board serving over 500,000 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray
A wave of studies finds that AI analysis of mammograms can identify cardiovascular risks in women, including hypertension, coronary heart disease and stroke, alongside breast cancer screening. Researchers say mammograms could become a dual-purpose tool for early cardiovascular risk detection, prompting earlier intervention.
England faces sustained strain in ADHD and autism services with long waits and fragmented care. The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has found demand outstripping capacity, prompting calls for national guidance, clearer patient rights to choose providers, and tighter regulatory oversight across NHS-funded services.
The NHS is expanding free cholesterol tests and blood pressure checks to adults aged 40 to 84 in participating high-street pharmacies after a north London pilot showed 19% at high risk and 88 people starting statins. The program aims to identify cardiovascular risk earlier and reduce pressure on GP and hospital services.