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Are NHS vape kits the way to help people quit smoking?

Are NHS vape kits the way to help people quit smoking?

A new study from the University of East Anglia has proposed that NHS vape starter kits could help people quit smoking.   Researchers worked with General...
NHS to roll out the next generation, bivalent COVID vaccine ahead of winter

NHS to roll out the next generation bivalent COVID vaccine ahead of winter

The NHS will be the first healthcare system to use the next generation bivalent COVID vaccine in the autumn booster rollout. In an exciting new...
NHS expands eligibility for at-home bowel cancer test kits

NHS expands eligibility for at-home bowel cancer test kits

In a new announcement, the NHS confirms that at-home bowel cancer test kits will be rolled out to 58-year-olds in England. At-home bowel cancer test...
Bowel cancer checks hit a record-high following Dame Deborah's campaign

Bowel cancer checks hit a record-high following Dame Deborah’s campaign

The NHS has confirmed record numbers of people attending bowel cancer checks following the awareness campaign by Dame Deborah James. Dame Deborah James campaigned for...
NHS plans measures to tackle the winter season

NHS plans measures to tackle the winter season

The NHS outlines extensive measures to combat pressures from COVID and flu in the winter season. The NHS has announced that health chiefs will outline...
Scaling up at-home and remote digital care

Scaling up at-home and remote digital care

Dr Vishal Shah, GP and Chief Medical Officer at digital health company, Thriva draws on the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and opportunities...
89% of Allied Health services plan to use telehealth consultations

89% of Allied Health services plan to use telehealth consultations

Researchers caution that the rise of telehealth consultation could increase inequalities in access for vulnerable people. The COVID-19 pandemic forced a shift in everyday life,...
The longest NHS waiting list is almost eliminated

The longest NHS waiting list is almost eliminated

The longest NHS waiting list is virtually eliminated, a significant and exciting milestone in healthcare history. In a new press release, the NHS has announced...
IV pumps

NHS must fully utilise smart IV pumps to eliminate medication errors

A study at The University of Manchester recommends that smart intravenous (IV) infusion pumps need to be widely implemented in NHS hospitals to mitigate...
continuous glucose monitoring

Continuous glucose monitoring tech now available to all NHS diabetes patients

NHS England has secured a new cut-price deal that ensures that all Type 1 diabetes patients are now eligible for cutting-edge continuous glucose monitoring...
New lung cancer treatment stops cancer from worsening for over two years 

Lung cancer treatment stops cancer worsening for over two years 

A life-extending lung cancer treatment is available on the NHS, which could benefit over 550 patients a year. The revolutionary lung cancer treatment is called...
lung cancer symptoms

New NHS campaign raises awareness of lung cancer symptoms

Today marks World Lung Cancer Day, and the NHS is encouraging people with lung cancer symptoms to urgently visit their GP in their latest...
£90m investment into NHS clinics to treat long COVID symptoms

£90m investment into NHS clinics to treat long COVID symptoms

The NHS will fund specialist clinics dedicated to treating long COVID symptoms as part of the long COVID action plan. The latest announcement from the...
NHS saves £1.2 billion of taxpayer money on cutting-edge medications

NHS saves £1.2 billion of taxpayer money on cutting-edge medications

In a new press release, the NHS has stated they have saved £1.2bn on life-changing medications by securing cost-effective deals. The NHS has announced that...
Accelerated monkeypox vaccine rollout in London

Accelerated monkeypox vaccine rollout in London

Monkeypox vaccine rollout will be accelerated by the NHS in London, vaccinating high-risk patients. Monkeypox is a rare infection commonly found in west or central...
16 million repeat prescriptions were ordered on the NHS app

16 million repeat prescriptions were ordered on the NHS app

New figures from NHS Digital confirm that 16 million repeat prescriptions were ordered on the NHS App last year. The NHS App has recorded over...
Over one million NHS staff to receive a pay rise

Over one million NHS staff to receive a pay rise

The UK Government have announced that over one million NHS staff will receive a pay rise of at least £1,400. It has been speculated whether...
Improved access for NHS England patients to dental services

Improved access for NHS England patients to dental services

The NHS has announced new reforms to improve access to dental services for patients in England. A widely debated subject is the accessibility of NHS...
NHS Breast Screening

Does the NHS Breast Screening Programme cause overdiagnosis?

Evidence from a Queen Mary University of London study has revealed that the benefits of the NHS Breast Screening Programme outweigh the small risk...
140,000 people join NHS trial to detect types of cancer

140,000 people join NHS trial to detect types of cancer

Over 140,000 will partake in the world’s largest trial of a blood test that identifies over 50 types of cancer. In the latest drive to...

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