Huge backlog in operations resulting from lack of PPE

Chris Hopson has said that a lack of vital protective equipment is stopping hospitals from tackling a huge backlog in operations.

Consultant Connect app fast-tracked for use in Wales

A system to allow GPs and paramedics to get immediate specialist advice when reviewing and treating patients has been launched in Wales.

Antibody tests for health and social care staff

The government will offer coronavirus antibody tests to all health and social care staff in England.

NHS fees to be scrapped for overseas health staff

NHS staff and care workers from overseas will no longer have to pay an extra charge towards the health service.

Trusts have gone ‘to great lengths’ to support care homes

A new report shows how trusts have gone to great lengths to support care homes through the coronavirus pandemic.

NHS thanks Muslim staff working through Ramadan

NHS leaders have commended Muslim staff for serving on the frontline whilst fasting during the month of Ramadan.

Bereavement scheme to NHS support staff extended

The bereavement scheme has been extended to the families and dependants of NHS support staff and social care workers.

Half a million MS Teams messages sent each day

The average number of weekday remote meetings carried out in the NHS using Microsoft Teams has reached 90,250.

Risk of second coronavirus surge without clarity

Time is running out to finalise a test, track and trace strategy to avoid a potential second surge of coronavirus.

Coronavirus inactivity may cause chronic disease spike

A quarter of adults have adopted lower intensity physical activity since lockdown began, promoting concerns over a chronic disease spike.

Thousands of lives could be lost to delays in cancer surgery

Delays to cancer surgery caused by the coronavirus crisis could result in thousands of additional deaths linked to the pandemic in England.

All adults will now be considered organ donors

All adults in England will be considered organ donors when they die unless the family intervenes or the individual opts out.

NHS expands offer of help to people with diabetes

NHS England has stressed the importance of a new dedicated helpline to help patients with diabetes during the coronavirus outbreak.

Project5 adds vital psychological support to the NHS

Project5, an independent well-being service to be supported by the NHS, is now offering free one-to-one support sessions for anyone in the NHS.

Public sector tech investment needed to protect services

Nine out of ten Britons say they appreciate the UK’s public services more now than they did before the coronavirus outbreak.

Everyone with symptoms now eligible for coronavirus tests

Anyone with symptoms of coronavirus is now eligible to book a test, ahead of the rollout of the test and trace service.

Major new cancer hospital to open in Liverpool

A major new specialist cancer hospital is set to open in Liverpool at the end of June, providing dedicated capacity for cancer care.

Nurses seek clarity on eligibility for furlough support

The RCN fears that nursing staff across the independent sector could ignore medical advice and return to work because of financial difficulties.

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