An alternative to Hormone Replacement Therapy, Veoza, to be made available on the NHS
(Published by NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence): Final Draft Guidance on 11 March 2026)
NICE recommends Veoza (fezolinetant) for women who cannot or do not wish to take HRT. This is the first official approval that makes Veoza available on the NHS as a non‑hormonal alternative for moderate to severe hot flushes and night sweats.
For more details on Veoza and a comparison with HRT, click here
Major NHS update brings menopause into routine health checks
(Published by the Department of Health and Social Care 23 October 2025. Click here for full statement).
The UK Government has announced an important change for women. From October 2025, every free NHS Health Check will now include menopause advice. This means more women — especially those who may not know where to get help — can understand their symptoms earlier and get the right support.
- Menopause advice added to free NHS Health Checks
- Aimed at women aged 40–74
- You will receive a letter, text or phone call from your GP practice when it’s time for your free Health Check.
How to get the free menopause advice if you don’t have a GP
You can still get the new menopause advice that is part of the free NHS Health Check, even if you are not registered with a GP.
You can register with any GP practice for free
You do not need:
- proof of address
- passport
- immigration documents
Just visit a local GP practice and ask to register as an NHS patient. They must help you.
Official Government Announcement: Home Cervical Screening
Press release title: “Home testing kits for lifesaving checks against cervical cancer” Published: 23 June 2025 By: Department of Health and Social Care
The UK Government announced that home HPV self‑sampling kits will be offered as part of the cervical screening programme under the upcoming 10‑Year Health Plan.
Free Home Cervical Screening (HPV Test)
A simple test you can do at home
Cervical cancer can be prevented. The NHS now offers a free home test kit to help more women stay safe and healthy.
This leaflet explains what it is, who gets it, and how it works — in clear, easy language.
💛 What is the home test?
It is a small kit sent to your home. You take a quick sample yourself and post it back in the envelope provided.
No appointment. No long wait. No need to undress in a clinic.
💛 Who will get the kit?
Women who:
- are overdue for cervical screening
- find clinic appointments difficult
- feel shy, embarrassed or uncomfortable
- have cultural or personal reasons for avoiding the test
The NHS will contact you if you are eligible.
💛 Is it safe?
Yes. The test checks for HPV, a virus that can cause cervical cancer. It is simple, private and safe to do at home.
💛 How does it work?
- The NHS sends the kit in plain packaging
- Follow the easy step‑by‑step instructions
- Put the sample in the prepaid envelope
- Post it back — no stamp needed
- You will get your results by letter, text or phone
💛 What if I don’t have a GP?
You can still get help. You can register with any GP practice for free, even without:
- passport
- proof of address
- immigration documents
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