New Test and Trace campaign launched

NHS Test and Trace is launching a new business plan to expand testing capacity and prepare the nation for winter.

Hancock delivers ‘bureaucracy-busting’ pledge

Matt Hancock has launched a new bureaucracy-busting drive so staff can spend less time on paperwork and more time with patients.

Isolation period to rise from seven to 10 days

The length of time people with coronavirus symptoms will have to self-isolate for is expected to increase from seven to 10 days.

Analysis highlights failure to protect social care from coronavirus

New analysis by the Health Foundation reveals the devastating impact the pandemic has had on social care in England.

£4.3m for six projects to explore virus-ethnicity link

Six new projects to improve our understanding of the links between coronavirus and ethnicity have been funded by the NIHR and UKRI.

Government signs deal for 60 million doses of vaccine

An additional 60 million doses of a potentially lifesaving coronavirus vaccine have been secured by the government.

Government slammed for ‘negligent approach’ to social care

'Appalling error’ to discharge 25,000 patients into care homes without ensuring all were first tested for coronavirus, say MPs.

Marie Gabriel to lead NHS Race and Health Observatory

Marie Gabriel has been confirmed as the first chair of the newly created NHS Race and Health Observatory.

NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service launched

People in Scotland will be able to get support to treat minor illnesses in their local community following the launch of a new service.

Poll backs demand for early nursing pay rise

85 per cent of the public feel that NHS staff should receive a pay rise, including an early pay rise for nursing staff this year.

Leaders concerned about virus impact on staff

NHS chief executives have become seriously concerned about their staff, with increased levels of anxiety and fatigue being reported.

Campaigners bemoan lack of translated virus advice

Campaigners are warning that a lack of translated coronavirus guidance is jeopardising the safety of non-English speakers in the UK.

New guideline on arranging planned care in hospitals

NICE has published a guideline on the arrangements the NHS should put in place for patients needing elective surgery.

Pilot sees 300 patients treated at NHS Louisa Jordan

A pilot at the NHS Louisa Jordan has seen 315 patients receive orthopaedic and plastic surgery outpatient consultations.

Prime Minister announces cycling prescription plans

Boris Johnson has announced new plans to overhaul cycling and walking in England, as part of his ongoing bid to protect the NHS.

New ‘generalist’ training for doctors from next year

Health Education England has said that new ‘generalist’ training for doctors will be launched next year to overhaul the way clinicians work.

Government unveils new Obesity Strategy

The Department of Health and Social Care has unveiled its new Obesity Strategy to help beat coronavirus and protect the NHS.

Weight loss advice for those at risk of diabetes

People who are at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes will be fast-tracked into the flagship Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention programme.

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