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Thomas Andrew Porteus, MBCS
HealthTech
MBCS
Thomas writes to inform, inspire, and equip practice leaders and health professionals navigating change, drawing on two decades of hands-on work across the UK health system.
With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of healthcare and technology, Thomas is a trusted voice on practice operations, digital transformation, and patient engagement. A seasoned expert in supporting primary care and NHS practices, he brings deep insight into the real-world challenges—and opportunities—of delivering better care through smarter systems. Whether advising on workflow redesign, digital tools, or service innovation, Thomas combines strategic thinking with a practical understanding of what works on the ground.
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If you buy the weight-loss medicine Mounjaro privately in the UK you may see a steep price increase from September. The change will not affect you if you get your medicine from the NHS. Here we show what are the alternatives and what you need to think about if you change or stop taking medicines.
From January 2026, babies in England will be offered a free vaccine against chickenpox for the first time. The new programme is part of the NHS routine immunisation schedule and is expected to protect hundreds of thousands of children every year from a condition that is often more serious than people realise.
Parents and caregivers have been advised by the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to stop giving children Nutrition Ignition Kids Magnesium Glycinate Gummies. Read here to find out why the warning has been issued and what you need to do about it.
