Nightingale hospitals cost an estimated £220m

The government spent an estimated £220 million setting up England’s Nightingale hospitals to help increase NHS capacity.

Convenient cancer treatment for patients during pandemic

Patients are being offered more convenient cancer treatment during the coronavirus pandemic, including an innovative type of radiotherapy.

Scientists say that test-and-trace not fit for purpose

Independent Sage has argued that the test and trace system will not be as successful in keeping coronavirus in check as achieved in other countries.

Coghill to lead London race equality programme

Yvonne Coghill is to lead a rapid programme of work to support BAME staff across London, in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus impacts mental health and widens inequalities

The IFS has reported that the coronavirus episode has had substantial negative impacts on mental health across the population.

The NHS faces a slow road to recovery

The NHS Confederation has warned that the government must manage expectations to retain public confidence as it faces a slow road to recovery.

New UK wide funding call for longer-term coronavirus research

The NIHR is to support new research into the consequences of the global coronavirus pandemic beyond the acute phase.

NHS launches new online support for people with diabetes

New online tools for people living with diabetes are now available on the NHS to help people manage their condition during the coronavirus pandemic.

Study to monitor prevalence of coronavirus in schools launched

A new voluntary coronavirus study will assess the prevalence of the virus among pre-school, primary and secondary school pupils and teachers.

Report claims NHS blood unit ‘systematically racist’

A leaked internal investigation into the Colindale site of NHSBT has found a unit that is ‘systematically racist’ and ‘psychologically unsafe’.

Digital services introduced in NHS Wales to remain

New digital technology fast-tracked to support non-contact consultations in NHS Wales during the coronavirus pandemic is to stay.

Thousands of patients to benefit from NHS At Home roll-out

Thousands of patients with cystic fibrosis are being given devices and apps so that medics can monitor their condition remotely.

Face masks and coverings to be worn by all NHS staff

All staff in hospitals in England will be provided with surgical masks which they will be expected to wear from 15 June.

NHS volunteers extend support to frontline staff

Frontline health and care staff will be able to access support from the hundreds of thousands of NHS volunteer responders.

Credible plan needed to tackle patient backlog

The government must urgently outline a credible plan for addressing the huge backlog of patients awaiting NHS treatment, says the BMA.

Research into clinicians managing their patients’ medicines

A new study is set to provide new insight for clinicians to help them manage their patients’ medication more effectively.

10,000 dementia deaths beyond coronavirus infections

Alzheimer’s Society is calling on the government to put people with dementia at heart of its lockdown solution.

Thousands of heart procedures delayed by pandemic

Around half of people with heart and circulatory diseases have found it harder to get medical treatment since the coronavirus pandemic began.

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