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NHS Emeritus pilot scheme aims to reduce elective care wait times
The NHS is taking proactive measures to address the prolonged waits for elective care by encouraging retired doctors to return to the health service.
The...
NHS extends mental health support for veterans through Op COURAGE service
The NHS is rolling out expanded mental health support for veterans following a survey that found that more than half find it difficult to...
NHS strikes: Junior doctors willing to end industrial action if credible offer made
Junior doctors are willing to end the ongoing NHS strikes if the UK Government makes a credible offer, says the BMA.
Record NHS industrial action prompts concerns for health services’ resilience
Discover how the upcoming longest NHS industrial action in history will impact the health service and patient care.
NHS waiting lists and ambulance response times continue to improve post-COVID
The latest NHS monthly data reveals a significant decline in waiting lists for elective care and improved ambulance response times nationwide.
Despite grappling with industrial...
NHS initiative introduces urinal mats carrying male cancer warning messages
Public toilets in England are set to feature urinal mats carrying crucial warnings about blood in urine to promote cancer symptoms in men.
Stem cell transplants now available on NHS for adults with thalassaemia
The NHS has announced the provision of stem cell transplants for adult patients battling severe inherited blood disorders, particularly thalassaemia.
Stem cell transplants are a...
NHS approves life-saving Sebelipase alfa treatment for Wolman disease
The NHS has approved a life-saving treatment for babies and toddlers grappling with a rare and fatal genetic condition known as Wolman disease.
This marks...
New NHS software will improve care for millions of patients
New NHS software will deliver better care for millions of patients, help tackle waiting lists, and reduce hospital discharge delays.
NHS extends COVID-19 OpenSAFELY research platform to develop new disease treatments
The NHS is embarking on a pioneering initiative to expand the groundbreaking OpenSAFELY research platform to propel advancements to combat other significant diseases.
Collaborating with...
NHS emergency care continues to experience record demand
New data shows that NHS emergency care had the busiest October on record, with Type 1 attendances facing the busiest month so far this year.
Combatting bullying in the NHS could save the health service £2.8bn
New research led by the University of Surrey has found that Bullying in the NHS costs the health service £2.8bn each year.
400,000 patients may travel for treatments to cut NHS waiting lists
In a bid to cut NHS waiting lists, hundreds of thousands of patients will be offered the opportunity to travel to different hospitals to...
NHS winter vaccination programme breaks flu and COVID-19 jab records
The NHS winter vaccination programme in England has accomplished an extraordinary milestone by delivering more than ten million flu vaccinations and over seven million...
NHS successfully deploys 10,000 virtual ward beds
In an impressive achievement, the NHS has realised its ambitious goal of deploying 10,000 virtual ward beds by the close of September, as revealed...
Over one million NHS Covid vaccines administered in one week
The NHS has delivered more than one million Covid vaccines over the last week. Find out if you're eligible for a vaccine.
NHS strike: Junior doctors and consultants to launch historic walkout
NHS strike action is anticipated to disrupt almost all planned care as junior doctors and consultants plan a walkout from tomorrow.
£200m NHS funding announced to reinforce winter resilience
The UK Government has announced £200m NHS funding to safeguard the health service during the historically challenging winter period.
This announcement follows a meeting held...
NHS Retention Direct Support Programme prevents 11,400 deaths
A University of Surrey study has found that the NHS Retention Direct Support Programme (RDSP) has prevented more than 1,400 deaths.
Over 450,000 patients used NHS online GP registration in its first year
Over 425,000 NHS patients have used the new online GP registration service. Find out how to register with a GP online.
