London ambulance crews given body cameras

Ambulance crews in London have begun wearing body cameras to protect them from violent assaults and threats.

Two-thirds of 65-69 year olds already vaccinated

Over two thirds of people aged between 65 and 69 have now had their first coronavirus vaccination, with people aged 64 also set to be called forward.

NHS expands mental health support for staff

NHS England has announced that healthcare staff will be offered access to evidence-based mental health services at one of 40 hubs.

Prime Minister urged to improve PPE for health staff

A number of leading health organisations have demanded ‘a change in approach implemented at speed’ to protect health care staff and patients.

Vaccine roll-out campaign gets social media backing

Social media platforms are backing a new nationwide social media campaign for people to show their support for the vaccine roll-out.

Doctors ‘running on empty’ says RCP

The Royal College of Physicians has warned that physicians who have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic are now in urgent need of rest.

£18.5 million to tackle long Covid through research

People experiencing the longer-term effects of long Covid are to benefit from research projects.

Nursing applications in England up by over a third

The latest UCAS figures show that the number of applications to undergraduate nursing courses this year is a third higher than last year.

Scottish pandemic response could have been better

Audit Scotland has claimed that the Scottish Government could have been better prepared to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.

Framework to help reduce pressure on hospital beds

NHSEI has recommended the national Patient Discharge Services Framework as a route to reducing the length of stay for people in hospital.

Leaders set four tests to pass before lockdown is eased

NHS Providers has set out the four tests that NHS trust leaders believe must be passed before relaxing the current restrictions on social contact.

Women on frontline facing financial difficulties

A new survey has revealed the impact that the coronavirus pandemic is having on women in key worker positions.

NHS waiting list could reach 10 million by April

A new report has warned that waiting lists for NHS surgery in England could hit 10 million by April.

New technology to help identify those at high risk

New technology has been introduced in England to help clinicians identify a new group of people who may be at high risk from coronavirus.

Very few NHS staff think government has handled pandemic well

A new poll has revealed that less than five per cent of NHS staff think that the government has handled the coronavirus pandemic well.

Thousands of doctors not protected from coronavirus at work

The BMA has reported that thousands of doctors do not feel they are fully protected from coronavirus in their place of work and for many.

New coronavirus vaccine phase begins across England

The NHS vaccination programme has entered a new phase, with people aged 65 and over now receiving the coronavirus jab.

£10.9m investment for 84 new ambulances in Wales

The Welsh Ambulance Service will receive 84 new operational vehicles thanks to a £10.9 million investment from the Welsh Government.

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