Test and Trace reaches over 80 per cent of close contacts

New data suggests that NHS Test and Trace has successfully reached over 80 per cent of close contacts since its launch.

MPs question ICO’s handling of Test and Trace data

More than 20 MPs have questioned the ICO's role in holding the government to account for its failures in the Test and Trace programme.

Coronavirus antibodies tests putting ‘public at risk'

The Royal College of Pathologists has warned that poor regulation of coronavirus antibodies tests could be putting the public at risk.

RCN reveals incredible pressure on nursing staff

The RCN has revealed the huge passion but incredible pressure nursing staff have been feeling throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

13,840 more nurses in NHS than last year

The number of nurses in the NHS in England increased by 13,840 compared with last year, and the number of doctors has risen by 9,306.

Coronavirus peak prompts record high NHS sickness rate

New data from NHS Digital has revealed that more than one in 20 NHS staff days were lost to sickness in England in April.

Public encouraged to come forward for cancer checks

The NHS has enlisted the help of a number of celebrities who have cancer to encourage the public to come forward for vital, life-saving checks.

Midwifes missing meals to keep services running

A new survey has highlighted how midwives are missing meals and delaying going to the toilet because they do not have enough time for breaks.

£500m FM framework opens for NHS

A new £500 million procurement framework has been launched by NHS SBS to offer high-quality soft facilities management services to the NHS.

Johnson told to ‘honour your promise on social care’

A number of health leaders have called on the Prime Minister to honour his pledge to fix social care ‘once and for all’.

NHS patient triage hotline stops nurses handling calls

Nurses and non-medical staff have stopped taking patient calls to the NHS coronavirus helpline amid concerns over their advice.

New framework to help NHS manage cyber threats

A cyber security services framework has been launched for the NHS to help manage cyber security risks.

Two-thirds support raising taxes to support NHS

The majority of taxpayers in the UK would pay more tax to provide a funding boost for the NHS since the outbreak of coronavirus.

Medical schools call for increase in student places

Following this week's changes to A-level results, ministers are being urged to lift the limit on the number of places to study medicine in England.

Infection survey to expand to 150,000 by October

The ONS COVID-19 Infection Survey will expand from regularly testing 28,000 people per fortnight in England to 150,000 by October.

Testing turnaround times given boost in Wales

Welsh Health Minister Vaughan Gething has announced nearly £32 million to speed up coronavirus testing result turnaround times.

Pandemic sees depression rates double

ONS data suggests that twice as many adults in Britain are reporting symptoms of depression now compared with this time last year.

Yorkshire Nightingale Hospital to stay open until March

The NHS Nightingale hospital in Harrogate will stay open until March, to safeguard against another spike in coronavirus cases this winter.

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