Industry Watch
New study finds at-home blood test could prevent countless CVD deaths if backed by NHS
24th March 2025
A new study by Pharmacy2U, the UK’s largest digital pharmacy, and PocDoc, the UK’s leading digital health and diagnostics firm found that a digital-first approach for individuals screening heart health in their homes, could increase the number of people recognising, and following up on, early signs of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
It was found that 69% of the 3,781 study participants carried out a blood test at home. This was significantly higher than the 44% of eligible patients who went to their NHS Health Check.
Brits lack a third of their daily fibre health fix - heightening risk of diabetes, heart disease, and bowel cancer
24th March 2025
A report “Going against the grain” highlights British peoples' lack of knowledge about the benefits of fibre in their diet. The report used data from a consumer survey of over 1000 British adults aged 18 years old to 75 plus years old.
The report found that while 74% of people surveyed claimed to know how to define dietary fibre, only 36% picked out the correct definition from a list. It was also found that greater than four in 10 of the adults surveyed were unaware that high fibre diets reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
The report was undertaken on behalf of General Mills the manufacturer of FibreOne.
Your Place at the Table:
How community dining is creating a positive impact on people and the planet
10th March 2025
A rapid literature review conducted by the British Nutrition Foundation and a survey carried out among FoodCycle’s volunteers and guests has suggested that community dining offers a reliable, stable, dignified and inclusive service.
The review also found that community dining assists with both financial and physical food access, helping guests to meet their dietary requirements and allowing communities to have a role in their health and wellbeing.
