NHS Related News
Patients can now access their prescriptions through the NHS App
Starting today, millions of individuals will have access to their prescription information through the NHS App.
Over 500,00 women access affordable hormone replacement therapy through HRT PPC
Over 500,000 women in England have accessed more affordable hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the primary treatment for menopause symptoms.
NHS: World’s first genetic test to help reduce blood transfusion side effects
The NHS has launched an unprecedented 'blood matching' genetic test to combat blood transfusion side effects.
The endless applications of robotic process automation in healthcare
Paul Donoghue-Parker outlines how robotic process automation (RPA) and its supporting technologies could improve healthcare delivery and streamline vital systems.
Healthcare institutions, such as NHS...
1000% surge in searches for enlarged prostate symptoms following King’s diagnosis
The NHS has revealed more than a 1000% increase in visitors searching for information about enlarged prostate symptoms following King Charles' diagnosis earlier this...
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...