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07/03/2026

07/03/2026

Celebrate International Women's Day today 8th March. The theme for 2026 is "Give to Gain" -

FREE International Women's Day 2026 theme resources -

03/03/2026

Pharmac looks to fund two new medicines for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia

Pharmac is proposing to fund venetoclax with ibrutinib or with obinutuzumab.

02/03/2026

Prescriptions – From 1 February 2026, the maximum amount of medicine that can be supplied on one prescription is increasing from 3 months to 12 months. This will make it easier and cost less for people with long-term health conditions to get the medicines they need. It's important to remember that even if you get a 12-month prescription, this doesn't mean you won't need to see your healthcare provider. Having regular check-ups are still important to make sure your treatment is safe and working well.

See more details here with Healthify - https://bit.ly/4cy8FWf

24/02/2026

Your first step to eating better this year? Ditch the harsh rules and the guilt

Claire Turnbull outlines five simple steps to eating and living more healthily in 2026, zero steel willpower required.

23/02/2026

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23/02/2026

Period apps (for teenagers and young people). Find out about apps to help teenagers and young people learn about their periods and what's happening to their bodies during puberty with Healthify - https://bit.ly/4pL4Vnj

18/02/2026

A New Year is a good time to look at Goal setting and making changes. Check out some tips from Healthify including identifying what's important, obstacles and what you can do, and why building a support team is essential - https://bit.ly/3YPeR4g

17/02/2026

How can I get water out of my ear after swimming?

While water usually drains naturally, a few tips can help speed things up and prevent swimmer's ear.

16/02/2026

Learn what a heart risk assessment is, including why it is used and what it can tell you about your heart health with Healthify - https://bit.ly/4baynj0