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We’ve delivered 125 more MRI and CT scanners across the NHS from April 2024 to help diagnose people sooner. But which scanner are you?
MRI scanner – they provide detailed images of soft tissues, organs and structures in the body, like the prostate, spinal cord or brain, using a magnetic field and radiowaves.
CT scanner – they use x-ray principles to produce two dimensional slices of organs in the body, sometimes requiring the injection of dye known as contrast media. They produce detailed images and measurements for things like blood vessels, lungs, the brain, and abdomen.
Dexa Scanner – they measure bone mineral density. It helps for diagnosing osteoporosis and assessing the risk of fractures by evaluating bone strength.
PET scanner – they generate cross sectional images of organs within the body, offering information about the activity of cells and how organs and tissues work.
X-ray – they produce 2 dimensional images of organs and their surrounding structures, like bones, lungs or teeth.
Ultrasound scanner – an ultrasound scan uses high frequency sound waves to produce a real time image of organs and structures within the body, like kidneys, tendons, or veins.
Mammography machine – a specialist x-ray machine used to acquire 2 dimensional images of the breast as part of routine assessment, screening and symptomatic management.
Gamma Camera – these produce images of organs within the body using small amounts of radioactive materials known as radiopharmaceuticals. They help clinicians detect or measure changes in blood flow, metabolism or absorption changes.
OCT – these use light waves to produce three dimensional images of the back of the eye, like the retina or macula.
06 Nov 2026
Considering a cosmetic treatment? You deserve to know you’re in safe hands.
@drleahtotton from @drleahclinics explains what to check before booking and why protecting under-18s matters.
We’re stepping up our crackdown on cosmetic cowboys with proposals to raise standards and protect people from unsafe treatments.
06 Nov 2026
Earlier this year, @dhscgovuk included young people with cancer in the National Cancer Plan – a huge first for us! They also acknowledged the important work done by Youth Support Coordinators, and Teenage Cancer Trust Youth Support Coordinator, Charlene (The Queen's Centre, Hull - @nhshhp), shared the importance of young people getting the specialised care they need.
“As a Youth Support Coordinator, I support the young person alongside their cancer treatment. Cancer can affect so much more than somebody's physical health. It can affect friendships, family life, education, work, confidence, independence and plans for the future.
“My role is to be there through all of that. It might be sitting with somebody during treatment, having a chat when they're struggling, advocating for them within their care, helping with something practical, connecting them with other young people or simply giving them the space to be themselves rather than always being seen as a patient.
“I was really pleased to see children, teenagers and young adults given specific recognition within the National Cancer Plan. Young people's experiences of cancer can be very different from those of children or older adults, so recognising their particular needs is a really important step. I'm especially pleased to see the importance of psychosocial support recognised because we see every day how much the emotional, social and practical impact of cancer matters.
“I felt incredibly proud not just to see my own experience represented, but to see the role of Youth Support Coordinators recognised nationally. For me, it shines a light on the difference youth work can make for young people with cancer. I hope it also helps more people understand that good cancer care isn't only about treating the disease. It's about recognising the young person, their family, their relationships and the life they are trying to continue living alongside cancer.”
To find out more about our Youth Support Coordinators, visit the link in our bio.
#NationalCancerPlan #YouthWork #YouthWorkers #CancerSupport
05 Nov 2026
Join @thefemalesurgeon for a day in the life of training to use robotic surgery devices at @UCLH
This technology, being used increasingly across the NHS, allows surgeons more precision than handheld tools. This means a lower risk of complications and, for some patients, a faster recovery
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See what happens during an operation, from team planning to the procedure itself.
04 Nov 2026
🚨 Could a blood test help spot several ABDOMINAL cancers earlier? 🩸
As a GP and bowel cancer survivor, I’m VERY interested in this trial, especially when symptoms are vague. Early diagnosis is crucial.
In England each year:
❌Around 71,000 people are diagnosed with bowel, ovarian, pancreatic, stomach or liver cancer.
❌These cancers cause almost 35,000 deaths.
❌Only around ONE IN FOUR pancreatic and stomach cancers are diagnosed early.
The government funded STRIDE-RCT will involve over 20,000 NHS patients across at least 200 GP practices in England.
🔎 WHO IS IT FOR?
People aged 45+ with abdominal symptoms such as persistent bloating, discomfort or bowel changes. These often have other causes, but may need investigation.
🧬 HOW DO THE TESTS WORK?
Different approaches look for:
• Tumour DNA: fragments shed by cancer cells, with chemical marks that may suggest where cancer started.
• Blood proteins: patterns associated with cancer and the body’s response.
• AI: patterns in blood results alongside information such as age and sex.
🩸 WHAT HAPPENS?
Most tests need one or two tubes of blood alongside routine tests, with results expected within days.
❓WHICH CANCERS?
Bowel, small bowel, stomach, oesophageal, pancreatic, liver, bile duct, gallbladder, ovarian, endometrial, kidney, bladder and prostate.
⚠️ WHAT DO RESULTS MEAN?
• A positive signal does NOT confirm cancer. Further tests are needed; results may guide where to investigate.
• No signal does NOT rule cancer out. Persistent or worsening symptoms need follow-up.
📋 WHY A TRIAL?
To establish whether testing helps GPs diagnose cancer earlier and reduce unnecessary urgent referrals alongside clinical judgement.
Practices are randomly allocated to testing plus usual care or usual care for comparison.
📅 WHEN?
Testing is expected from April 2027. This is a government-funded trial, not a national rollout.
🔴 Don’t wait for a future test if you have symptoms, whatever your age. Go back if symptoms persist or worsen.
Questions / comments welcome ⬇️
04 Nov 2026
What is a CT (Computed Tomography) scanner and how does it work? Explained by the team at the New Addington Community Diagnostic Centre.
We’ve delivered 125 more CT and MRI scanners from April 2024 to help diagnose people sooner.
Diagnostic centres, like this one, are making it easier for people to get scans, tests and checks done in the heart of their community.
03 Nov 2026
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dame @dianajohnsonhull shares her personal experience with fellow health minister Baroness Merron 💗
Diana explains how her cancer was spotted during her very first routine breast screening appointment, just after turning 50.
The minister's story shows why it's so important to come forward for screening if you're invited by the NHS.
Finding cancer early can make a real difference.
As well as having regular breast screening, it's important you know how your breasts normally look and feel.
If you notice any changes in your breasts that are not normal for you, contact your GP.
➡️ Through our National Cancer Plan, we're transforming cancer care so more people get faster diagnoses, better treatment and more personalised care, closer to home.
30 Oct 2026
We’re investing in the rollout of robotic-assisted surgery in the NHS.
£100 million of funding will make this innovative type of operation more widely available. The technology helps surgeons to make smaller movements, meaning safer surgery with shorter recovery times.
Backing innovative technology to improve healthcare is central to our 10 Year Health Plan.
30 Oct 2026
We’re funding research to dramatically shorten breast cancer radiotherapy treatment.
@yvettecooper.mp visited @royalmarsdennhs to learn about a breakthrough trial, led by @icr_london.
We’ve also appointed former health minister @ashleydalton_mP to advise on delivering our National Cancer Plan.
30 Oct 2026
From today, it's illegal to sell any vape or nicotine product to under-18s anywhere in the UK 🚫
This will help protect children and young people from nicotine addiction, as part of the Tobacco and Vapes Act.
Here's what's changed:
✅ The under-18s sales ban now covers all vapes and nicotine products, including pouches, strips, pearls and nicotine-free vapes
✅ Adults who buy, or try to buy these products for anyone under 18 are committing an offence
✅ No more giveaways or substantial discounts
✅ No more vending-machine sales of vapes or nicotine products
✅ Rogue retailers can be hit with fixed penalty notices for a range of offences
The health advice still stands though: vaping is less harmful than smoking and can help adult smokers quit, but it isn't risk-free.
If you don't smoke, don't vape. Children should never vape.
29 Oct 2026
If you know, you know 👀
Flu can be serious, but getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to protect yourself.
Find out if you’re eligible and how to get vaccinated by searching ‘NHS flu vaccine’.
Thank you to all the healthcare workers involved in flu vaccinations this year 💙
27 Oct 2026
You can now get instant prescription alerts through the NHS App when your prescriptions are ready to collect, on your phone or smartwatch.
Mind blown 🤯
27 Oct 2026
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