Coronavirus patients to receive life-saving treatment

Thousands more NHS patients who are hospitalised due to coronavirus will be able to receive life-saving treatment tocilizumab.

Record three million people tested by NHS Test and Trace

More than three million people were tested by NHS Test and Trace over the last reporting week, the highest number ever in a single week.

Hospitals admit one third of coronavirus patients in a month

Almost one third of all patients who have needed hospital treatment for coronavirus since the pandemic began were admitted last month.

NHS leaders call for a new deal to protect NHS workers

Leaders from all parts of the NHS are calling for a period of ‘recuperation’ for staff after the extreme and sustained pressures of the pandemic.

NHS to be reformed to tackle ‘burdensome bureaucracy’

Health Secretary Matt Hancock is expected to outline plans to create a ‘more innovative and responsive’ NHS with reforms on the way.

22,000 NHS Apprenticeship starts this academic year

HEE has continued to support employers to ensure its apprenticeship programme continues on course despite the pandemic.

Elton John and Michael Caine encourage vaccine offer

Sir Elton John and Sir Michael Caine have joined forces in a new video to encourage people to get vaccinated against coronavirus.

Social care left exposed by lack of PPE, say MPs

DHSC's decision to prioritise hospitals at the beginning of the pandemic meant social care providers were left exposed by lack of PPE.

New review into use of health data for research

A new review will focus on the more efficient and safe use of health data for research and analysis for the benefit of the healthcare sector.

NHS-built system supports hospitals with vaccine rollout

A bespoke system is supporting over 400 sites to deliver the coronavirus vaccination programme.

Temporary nursing staff at risk of being left behind on vaccines

The Royal College of Nursing has warned that agency and temporary nursing staff at risk of being left behind.

NHS urges over 70s to get coronavirus vaccines

People aged 70 and over who have not yet been vaccinated against coronavirus are being asked to contact the NHS to arrange a jab.

Coronavirus app alerts 1.7 million contacts

Over 1.7 million users have been asked to isolate as a result of a close contact since the launch of the NHS COVID-19 app.

Third of ambulance workers have contracted coronavirus

A new poll by GMB Union has revealed that more than one in three ambulance workers has had coronavirus.

Surge testing to be deployed in further areas

Additional surge testing and sequencing is being deployed to targeted areas, where coronavirus variants have been found.

GPs receive funding boost to vaccinate housebound

The NHS will pay GPs an additional £10 for every Covid vaccination they deliver to someone who is housebound.

Leak suggests government is planning reforms to NHS

A leaked document has suggested that the government is planning to reverse reforms of the NHS in England introduced under David Cameron in 2012.

Latest data confirms safety of Covid-19 vaccines

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has confirmed that approved vaccines meet strict regulatory standards for safety.

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