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...
WHO urges to combat the effects of climate change on human health ahead of...
In anticipation of the forthcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP-28), the World Health Organization (WHO) has released its "2023 review of health in nationally...
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.
We must adapt for an ageing population, says Chief Medical Officer
The CMO's new annual report says adapting for an ageing population should be a major aim of policy and medical practice. Read more here.
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...
WHO publishes 2023 list of essential in vitro diagnostics
The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled its highly-anticipated 2023 Essential Diagnostics List (EDL), a comprehensive catalogue of in vitro diagnostics (IVD) aimed at...
World Mental Health Day: Increasing mental health care in Africa
This year’s theme for World Mental Health Day is ‘Mental Health is a Universal Human Right,’ highlighting the importance of supporting mental health care...
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.
Could a basic income scheme save the NHS tens of billions of pounds?
Health Europa looks at how a basic income scheme could revolutionise NHS funding, potentially saving billions of pounds.
In the tapestry of socio-economic strategies, there...
How to tackle social care recruitment challenges
Laura Wolstenholme, Head of Workforce at Persona Care and Support, outlines the importance of training opportunities within the social care sector.
Recruitment and retention challenges...
Emergency care at crisis point
Long-established issues in the health system are being reflected in emergency care, bold actions are needed to address this.
A call to action: Addressing inequalities between European healthcare systems
We must rethink the structure of healthcare systems and workforce strategies across the EU and address geographic disparities of healthcare professionals.
European Patients’ Rights Day and ATMPs: Combining sustainability, innovation and respect for patients’ rights
Mariano Votta and Bianca Ferraiolo from the Cittadinanzattiva-Active Citizenship Network discuss this year’s European Patients’ Rights Day which focuses on Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products...
Patients with learning difficulties face significant challenges in long-term care
New research from the University of Birmingham has found that people with learning difficulties and/or autism face significant challenges upon leaving hospital care.
According to...
NHS virtual wards are helping to free up the UK’s crowded hospitals
NHS virtual wards successfully treated over 100,00 patients last year, helping to free up thousands of hospital beds for the most in-need patients.
The aim...
Millions of patients to benefit from enhanced community healthcare teams
More people will benefit from quicker care at home following new investment into NHS community healthcare teams.
Almost a quarter of a million people (226,895)...
