£12bn ‘booster shot’ needed to make NHS fit for future

An extra £12 billion a year is needed to invest in the NHS and care system to recover the damage done by coronavirus, says IPPR.

Labour ‘won’t rest’ without fair pay deal for NHS heroes

Labour will use ‘every Parliamentary opportunity’ to secure a fair pay deal for every NHS worker after the pandemic, says Dodds.

NHS users increase use of tech, but scepticism remains

Approximately three fifths of NHS users increased their use of technology to access care during the first phase of the pandemic.

Charities warn of potential rise in cancer death rate

A group of 47 cancer charities have warned that the UK's cancer death rate will rise for the first time in decades without immediate action.

£8bn extra funding needed or services at risk

Health service leaders have warned that hospitals will have to start cutting services unless the NHS receives £8bn of additional funding this week.

Coronavirus research passes one million participants

New NIHR data has shown that more than one million participants have now taken part in coronavirus research across the UK.

Health charities back vaccines drive for those at risk

Leading UK health charities are encouraging people with underlying conditions to come forward for a coronavirus vaccine.

NHS texting millions of vulnerable people for vaccination

The NHS is texting millions of vulnerable people urging them to get a life-saving coronavirus jab as the vaccination programme continues to accelerate.

Over 300,000 patients waiting over a year for surgery

Latest NHS data shows that more than 300,000 NHS patients in England have now been waiting more than a year for routine surgery.

Homeless to be prioritised for coronavirus vaccine

The JCVI has advised the government to prioritise people experiencing homelessness, including those sleeping rough, for the coronavirus vaccine.

Rising toll of work stress on staff revealed

The proportion of NHS England staff who reported feeling unwell as a result of work-related stress increased by nearly 10 per cent last year.

More non-Covid patients treated during winter peak

NHS hospitals cared for more than one million patients without coronavirus while battling the peak of the winter wave of infections.

Nursing student numbers to increase in Scotland

The number of student nurses, midwives, and paramedics entering Scottish Government funded degree programmes will increase this year.

£6.5 million to combat obesity and diabetes in Wales

More than £6.5 million is being invested in combatting obesity and diabetes in Wales, especially those severely affected by the pandemic.

NHS rolls out capsule cameras to test for cancer

Miniature cameras which patients can swallow to get checked for cancer are being trialled across the NHS.

Labour seeking vote on NHS pay rise

Keir Starmer has called on the Prime Minister to give MPs a vote on NHS pay amid mounting anger at the government’s proposed NHS pay cut.

No clear evidence of Test and Trace’s overall effectiveness

It is not clear whether the contribution of NHS Test and Trace in reducing infection levels can justify its ‘unimaginable’ costs, says PAC.

Act now to avoid 12,000 extra heart attacks

The government that action is needed now to avoid 12,000 extra heart attacks and strokes due to pandemic care disruption.

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