Majority want testing programme run by NHS

Three quarters of the British public want to see the government’s programme of mass testing run by the NHS and public health protection teams.

40 new sites offering flexible working for NHS

NHS Open Space has announced the launch of 40 new sites, now offering over 500 rooms across 60 locations.

Urgent support needed for GPs to manage second wave

General practice will not be able to cope with a second wave of coronavirus unless urgent support measures are put in place.

‘One stop shops’ in the community for life saving checks

The NHS is set to radically overhaul the way MRI, CT and other diagnostic services are delivered for patients.

NHS to become world’s first carbon net zero health system

The NHS has adopted a multiyear plan to become the world’s first carbon net zero national health system.

EE extends unlimited data offer for NHS Heroes

EE is continuing to offer unlimited data to NHS workers until 31st January 2021, as local lockdowns increase and coronavirus pressures remain.

Immigration health surcharge reimbursement for health staff

Overseas NHS and care workers can now claim their reimbursement from the immigration health surcharge to pay to use the NHS.

MPs urge for weekly testing of NHS staff

The Health and Social Care Committee has argued that there is a compelling case for the nationwide routine testing of all NHS staff.

Up to 10 million may need extra mental health support

The NHS must urgently prepare to meet increased need for mental health support in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic.

£569m spent on ventilators so far, with most not needed

The NAO finds that the government acted with urgency to increase the number of ventilators available to the NHS, spending a total of £569m.

Bullying 'normalised' at East of England Ambulance Service

The CQC has recommended that East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust be placed in special measures.

Almost one million women miss vital breast screening

Breast Cancer Now has estimated that nearly one million women in the UK have missed potentially lifesaving NHS breast screening due to coronavirus.

Hospital documentaries spark NHS job searches

Google searches for ‘ambulance jobs’ shoot up by 70 per cent as prime time TV viewers watch real-life emergency documentaries.

Labour calls for cancer screening catch up

Labour is calling for the national cancer screening programme to restart fully, as dats shows low numbers of people receiving treatment.

Not enough stock for critical flu jab

Some GPs and pharmacies have run out of flu jabs and are requesting that people wait until more stock can be delivered.

£1.1bn for health and social care sector in Scotland

Scotland’s health and social care sector will receive £1.1 billion in additional funding to support its work through coronavirus pressures.

New report warns of triple whammy for NHS

NHS leaders are calling for a reassessment of what the NHS can deliver as it prepares to grapple with a triple whammy of issues this winter.

£27 million to help with mental health support

£27 million has been awarded awarded to Think Ahead to expand their mental health social work graduate programme.

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