Calls for improved mental health support after experiences of terror attacks
Those who experience terror attacks often suffer with mental health problems following the incident.
A government scheme for mental health support of people affected by...
Health Foundation delivers UK general election briefing on nation’s health
People in the UK today are living longer than ever before, however, there remains huge difference in longevity and quality of life between people...
Fill That Gap supports community health workers in Lebanon
Sharing experiences from the frontline, Fill That Gap highlight the community health workers and vulnerable populations in Lebanon.
Fill That Gap is a not for...
Looking to the future: 25 years of Regions for Health Network
From its launch in 1993 to the present day, the Regions for Health Network (RHN) has worked towards ensuring that no one is left...
Britain’s treatment of asylum seekers hits the disabled hardest
The Immigration Advice Service talks us through how the global refugee crisis is weighted against those with physical and mental disabilities.
The last decade has...
Interoperability the highest priority of NHS IT Leadership
Dedalus explains how interoperability standards are creating an effective platform for medicines management and safer care across care boundaries.
Interoperability is cited as the highest...
Scotland energy drinks consultation to consider age ban
A consultation has been launched in Scotland to examine the potential implications of a ban on the sale of energy drinks to children.
The consultation...
Urging policymakers to follow appropriate discussions regarding transgender children
A custody case has sparked heated debate and embroiled state policymakers in public discussions about the diagnosis and appropriate medical treatment of transgender children.
Unfortunately,...
Surgical consent: why organisations MUST have a digital consent process
Placing a much-needed spotlight on surgical consent, Stephen Lake, consultant surgeon of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, UK, talks about implementing digital consent.
The principle...
Public sector organisations: whistleblowing for NHS professionals
Andy Shettle, Chief Product Officer of ER Tracker of Selenity gives an insight into the accountability and transparency of public sector organisations.
The accountability and...
Germany’s goal in becoming the EU leader in digital healthcare
Health Minister, Jens Spahn, has now made digital healthcare one of his top priorities for the German health system.
The German Parliament’s Health Committee is...
THC products associated with American lung injury crisis
The latest findings from the investigation into lung injuries associated with e-cigarette use, or vaping, suggest THC products play a role in the outbreak.
Most...
World Health Organization: health equity in Europe worsening
The first ever World Health Organization Health Equity Status Report reveals that health equity in Europe remain either the same or have worsened despite...
Setting the bar high to regulate the digital economy
Late last week, President-elect of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, revealed her new team, reflecting the priorities & ambitions to effectively regulate...
Benefits of vaccines highlighted at Global Vaccination Summit
The European Commission and World Health Organization (WHO) are jointly hosting the world’s first Global Vaccination Summit to draw attention to the benefits of...
Sanitary products: new funding to tackle period inequality
More people from low-income households will be able to access free sanitary products supported by £530,000 (~€591,000) of new Scottish Government funding.
The grant has...
WHO joins coalition for free digital access to health research
WHO announces it is the first of the United Nations agencies to join a coalition of research funders and charitable foundations supporting free digital...
Hip replacement operations highlight trend of NHS privatisation
A report published by the Royal Society of Medicine highlights that NHS-funded private sector hip operations are worsening health inequality in the UK and...
The NHS could save millions by targeting vitamin D deficiency
Adding vitamin D to wheat flour would prevent 10 million new cases of vitamin D deficiency in England and Wales and save the NHS £65m...
Hawaii will be decriminalising cannabis possession from 2020
In 2020 Hawaii will be decriminalising cannabis possession for small amounts but citizens will still receive a fine.
A legislature-passed bill will be decriminalising cannabis possession...
