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24/7 NHS control centres introduced to prepare for winter 

24/7 NHS control centres introduced to prepare for winter 

In new plans to tackle the winter season, NHS control centres will open 24/7 to alleviate the pressures on the healthcare system.  NHS control centres...
NHS to deliver world-first national genetic screening service for children 

NHS to deliver world-first national genetic screening service for children 

The NHS will introduce a groundbreaking genetic screening service hailed as the start of a “new era of genomic medicine”.  At the first-ever NHS genomics...
Record number of mental health support provided to young people

Record number of mental health support provided to young people

Harrowing new figures show a record number of young people are seeking mental health support from NHS services. As young people return to college or...
Over 100,000 patients treated by their local pharmacy 

Over 100,000 patients treated by their local pharmacy 

New NHS data shows that thousands of people are now being seen by their local pharmacy, alleviating pressure on GP practices.  In June, 118,123 people...
NHS set to boost GP workforce with thousands of new staff 

NHS set to boost GP workforce with thousands of new staff 

Thousands more staff will be recruited as part of an expansion of the GP workforce ahead of winter, aiming to free up time to...
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Early onset dementia can increase suicide risk 

A study from Queen Mary University of London and the University of Nottingham has found that the risk of suicide is seven times higher...
Continuity of care is key to the treatment of heart disease

Continuity of care is key to the treatment of heart disease 

According to researchers at the University of Bristol, people at risk of heart disease are more likely to receive the correct medication and better...
Investigating safety risks in maternity care

Investigating safety risks in maternity care

Lorna Rothery spoke to Dr Lesley Kay, Acting Executive Medical Director of the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch about how the organisation is working to...
NHS looks to provide earlier treatment for lung cancer with new roadshow

NHS looks to provide earlier treatment for lung cancer with new roadshow   

The NHS has announced they will be touring lung cancer hotspots in England to diagnose cases earlier and provide better treatment for lung cancer.   The...
Healthcare workers more likely to suffer from burnout during COVID-19

Healthcare workers more likely to suffer from burnout during COVID-19

A new study found that healthcare staff working during the COVID-19 pandemic are up to 3.3 times more likely to feel burnout compared to...
21.5% increase in people accessing talking therapies

21.5% increase in people accessing talking therapies

New figures from NHS Digital show a staggering 21.5% rise in the number of people accessing talking therapies from 2020-21 to 2021-22. NHS talking therapies...
No difference between spinal or general anaesthesia in hip fracture surgery

No difference between spinal or general anaesthesia in hip fracture surgery 

 A new study from the University of Bristol has found no differences in the safety or effectiveness of spinal or general anaesthesia for hip...
Five new technologies could revolutionise Parkinson’s disease

Five new technologies could revolutionise Parkinson’s disease 

NICE has recommended five technologies that can help monitor people with Parkinson’s disease, improving symptom management and quality of life. Wearable devices with sensors that...
NHS is trialling electric ambulances to help the planet and patients

NHS is trialling electric ambulances to help the planet and patients

NHS electric ambulances will aim to relieve pressure on ambulance services and help the NHS become net zero by 2040. Eight ambulance trusts are trialling...
New health and social care plan set out by NHS

New health and social care plan set out by NHS 

A new health and social care plan for this winter has been set out by the Health and Social Care Secretary, Thérèse Coffey.  ‘Our plan...
The NHS Autumn COVID booster is now available

The NHS Autumn COVID booster is now available

People aged 65 and over will be able to book their autumn COVID booster through the national booking system, as of 13 September.   This means...
Hip fracture recovery varies widely across NHS hospitals

Hip fracture recovery varies widely across NHS hospitals

Research has found that hip fracture recovery varies between NHS hospitals in England and Wales, and in some hospitals, one in ten patients die...
New NHS programme aims to provide Hepatitis C treatment

New NHS programme aims to provide Hepatitis C treatment

A new NHS screening pilot will give thousands of people the opportunity to access hepatitis C treatment. Hepatitis C is a virus that infects the...

Digital mental health treatment needed to ‘Build Back Better and Fairer’

Kate Newhouse, COO of digital mental health care provider, Kooth discusses the need to diversify mental health treatment and support to improve the delivery...
NHS trials high-tech smart glasses for community nurses

NHS trials high-tech smart glasses for community nurses

Innovative smart glasses will be worn by community nurses to free up time with patients by reducing admin tasks. In an innovative attempt to reduce...

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