NHS 111 online hits 30m users during pandemic

NHS 111 online has seen record usage as more people used digital channels to access health advice during times of lockdown.

Managers fear drop in support for the NHS

NHS communication managers are concerned that public support for the NHS may soon start to erode as it begins to tackle its backlog.

Framework offers £75m savings opportunity for NHS

A new procurement framework to help NHS and public sector organisations purchase cost-effective IT solutions has launched.

NHS urges students to choose nursing careers

Ruth May has urged those receiving their A-Level results to join the thousands of their peers who have already applied to study nursing this year.

‘Rising tide’ in demand for mental health services

People requiring treatment for their mental health are at risk their conditions deteriorating due to increased demand brought about by coronavirus.

More needs to be done to boost nursing figures, says RCN

The Royal College of Nursing has said more needs to be done to achieve the 50,000 new nursing staff promised by the Prime Minister.

Surgeons warned not to discuss lack of PPE

Almost 70 surgeons working in major hospitals around the country had been warned off discussing a lack of PPE by their trust.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

The 117 NHS trusts allocated a share of £300 million to upgrade A&E facilities have been named, to help the NHS prepare for winter.

Regional contact tracing to be strengthened

NHS Test and Trace and PHE will extend its partnership with local authorities to reach more people testing positive and their contacts.

Scotland extends vaccine programme

The Scottish Government has announced that household members of those who are shielding will all be eligible for the free seasonal flu vaccine.

Private sector deal scaled back by NHS England

NHS England has announced it is to end the deal that gave it access to more than 90 per cent of private hospitals' beds, staff and equipment.

New funding to double nursing apprentices

Ministers say that nursing careers in England will be made more accessible through a new government package worth up to £172 million.

Thousands could lose the ability to see their GP

The Health Foundation reports that one in three GPs who singlehandedly manage a GP practice are at high risk of death from coronavirus.

Hospitals cannot shutdown again if second wave hits

The NHS will be risking the death of tens of thousands of patients if it shuts down normal care again when a second wave of coronavirus hits.

Contact-tracing app nearly ready for launch

A second attempt at a coronavirus contact-tracing app for England will soon be tested by members of the public.

Aspiring medics sign up for virtual GP work experience

An interactive GP work experience platform, launched during the coronavirus pandemic, has received 10,000 registrations within its first three months.

Doctors express ‘fear’ in speaking out about menopause

Women doctors experiencing the menopause have highlighted the physical and mental impact it is having on their lives.

50 million NHS masks rejected over safety concerns

It has been revealed that 50 million face masks bought by the government in April will not be used in the NHS because of safety concerns.

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