UK faces imminent NHS staffing crisis, says IEA

New research has said that shortages of doctors could be thrust to the centre of the political debate when we emerge from the coronavirus pandemic.

Long waiting times prompts fears of 'two-tier' system

Long NHS waiting times caused by the coronavirus crisis are creating a two-tier system, as more people turn to the private sector for quicker treatment.

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The Linen and Laundry framework, from the CCS, includes a ‘lot’ dedicated to cleanroom laundry solutions.

Half of women do not check for breast cancer regularly

Breast Cancer Now has revealed that 47 per cent of women in the UK do not check their breasts regularly for potential signs of breast cancer.

NHS short of over £1bn for Covid second wave

The NHS has been given in excess of £1 billion less than it needs to tackle the second wave of coronavirus and restart routine operations.

New blueprint for hospital food launched following review

An independent review has made recommendations on how NHS trusts can provide more nutritious meals to both staff and patients.

NHS will struggle to cope this winter, say doctors

Doctors have little or no confidence in the NHS to meet the needs of patients with coronavirus as well as other conditions during the second wave.

Manchester's Nightingale hospital to reopen

Manchester University NHS Trust has announced that Manchester's Nightingale hospital is to reopen from next week.

Hospitals in the north hit hard by surge in Covid patients

Leaked NHS data has revealed the full scale of the impact of the second wave of coronavirus on hospitals in England.

Data shows rise in children’s mental health problems

NHS Digital’s new survey has revealed that there has been a rise in mental health problems in children and young people during the pandemic.

UK could lose up to £7.8bn of medical research funding

The UK could lose up to £7.8 billion of investment in lifesaving research by 2027 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Millions of extra flu vaccines will soon be available

More than 30 million people will be vaccinated this year to protect them from flu, with priority being given to the most vulnerable, elderly and children.

Over 13,700 more nurses working in the NHS

New data shows that the number of nurses in the NHS in England increased by 13,718 compared with last year.

Do not lose innovations sparked by coronavirus

NHS Providers has launched a report recognising the innovation and new ways of working that have been at the heart of the coronavirus response.

£7bn annual increase in social care needed

The Health and Social Care Committee has called for a £7 billion annual increase in social care funding as a starting point for reform.

New film released about long-term effects of coronavirus

The Department of Health and Social Care has released a new film which reveals the potentially devastating long-term impact of coronavirus.

Racial discrimination widespread in NHS job offers

Doctors from BAME backgrounds have been hindered in their search for senior roles because of widespread ‘racial discrimination’.

New pilot to help employers recruit skilled refugees

NHS Employers is to develop a supportive programme of work to help employers recruit skilled refugees and displaced people into NHS.

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