£150 million to help 25 A&Es expand and upgrade

Matt Hancock has announced that A&Es in 25 hospitals across England will receive an additional £150 million to expand and upgrade.

NHS launches ‘vital’ health worker flu vaccination drive

The health service’s most senior leaders have urged their frontline colleagues to get their annual flu jab as soon as possible.

Stress, anxiety and depression far above normal levels

Restrictions to curb the spread of coronavirus has driven stress, anxiety and depression far above normal levels, with warnings that they may rise again.

BMA says government has ‘moral imperative’ to act on racism

The BMA has called on the government to act now to address health inequalities and racism in the NHS and across the UK.

Labour says winter social care plan must be priority

The Labour Party has written to Matt Hancock setting out five key areas where action is needed to protect care homes this winter.

Investment needed in addiction services post-pandemic

The Royal College of Psychiatrists has warned that addiction services must receive a multi-million-pound funding boost in the upcoming Spending Review.

Government must be honest about scale of NHS backlog

The government needs to develop a public information campaign on the NHS backlog and likely timescale for returning to normal services.

Maximum jail term for attacking emergency workers to be doubled

The MoJ has announced that the maximum penalty for assaulting frontline health workers is to be doubled from one to two years.

Doctors warn of winter ‘triple whammy’

Dr Chaand Nagpaul has warned of the impact of the non-coronavirus backlog, the ongoing risk of a second spike and winter pressures.

Winter preparation at risk from current testing shortages

Trust leaders are concerned that current testing shortages are starting to impact on NHS service recovery and winter preparations.

Staff shortages left cancer care in crisis pre-coronavirus

Macmillan Cancer Support says that cancer care across the NHS was already at ‘crisis level’ before the emergence of coronavirus.

GPs must offer patients face-to-face appointments

NHS England is writing to all GP practices to make sure they are communicating the fact doctors can be seen in person, as well as virtually.

Doctors expect second wave within six months

A major survey of doctors shows that a second peak of coronavirus in England this winter is the number one concern among the medical profession.

Training for barbers to help with mental health

NHS England is providing a £10 million funding boost for a number of community initiatives, including mental health first aid training for barbers.

NHS COVID-19 app to launch on 24 September

The NHS COVID-19 app will launch on 24 September in England and Wales, including measures including QR check-in at venues.

£5m for research investigating how coronavirus spreads

Eight new research projects on coronavirus transmission have been awarded funding by the NIHR and UKRI.

Calls for colleges and NHS to to tackle workforce crisis

NHS Confederation and the Independent Commission on the College of the Future are calling for ‘employer hubs’ to be set up across England.

Contraception services damaged by coronavirus

A group of MPs have warned that the coronavirus pandemic has made a ‘difficult situation even worse’ for women trying to access contraception.

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