UK hospital trials new coronavirus treatment drug

A new drug developed by UK scientists to treat coronavirus patients is being trialled at University Hospital Southampton.

Wales must set up ‘coronavirus-free' cancer hubs quicker

A charity has warned that Wales is lagging behind England when it comes to setting up hubs free of coronavirus to treat cancer patients.

Over 6,000 providers sign up to NHSmail

The number of care providers using NHSmail, the NHS’ centrally-funded email service, has more than doubled in the last six weeks to 10,186.

Public urged to keep getting essential vaccines

People should all regular vaccination appointments to prevent outbreaks of serious diseases and reduce pressure on the NHS.

Coronavirus deaths double in the most deprived areas

Those living in the poorest parts of the country are dying from coronavirus at double the rate of people in the richest areas.

Hospitals warned of emergency treatment rebound

Hospitals have been warned they could face a ‘rebound’ of thousands of patients needing emergency treatment after weeks of delayed care.

Surgeons still aren’t getting the PPE or tests needed

The RCS is urging the Prime Minister not to soften lockdown criteria as the fourth tests for lifting lockdown isn’t being met.

100,000 a day test target improbable, says minister

Justice Secretary Robert Buckland has said that its is ‘probable’ that the government will miss its 100,000 a day coronavirus test target.

NHS sets out second phase of the epidemic

Sir Simon Stevens has set out plans for the second phase of the coronavirus epidemic, including ‘return to normal’ within six weeks.

Drone trial to help Isle of Wight receive medical supplies

A new trial is taking place looking into using drones to transport medical supplies to the Isle of Wight to support the response to coronavirus.

Innovative trial to cut ambulance cleaning time

Trials of novel technology that could dramatically cut the time it takes to decontaminate ambulances have taken place.

2020/21 NHS-funded nursing care rate announced

DHSC has announced that the NHS-funded nursing care rate is being increased and backdated to 1 April 2019.

Government to support 11 devices in its Ventilator Challenge

The government will continue to support 11 devices in its Ventilator Challenge, as part of the drive to increase ventilator supply in the NHS.

Coronavirus could lead to 18,000 more cancer deaths

Nearly 18,000 more people with cancer in England could die after the coronavirus crisis forced hospitals to suspend treatment.

Hospital bosses 'increasingly frustrated' with testing failures

The public focus on delivering 100,000 tests for coronavirus is a ‘red herring’ and is distracting from the need for a clear, updated, testing strategy.

Visa extensions for frontline health and care workers

Home Secretary Priti Patel has announced that free visa extensions will be automatically granted to more crucial overseas health and care workers.

Expansion of access to coronavirus testing revealed

Anyone in England with coronavirus symptoms who either has to leave home to go to work or is aged 65 and over will now be able to get tested.

Half of public report concerns with cancer symptoms

Nearly half of the public have concerns about seeking help during the coronavirus pandemic.

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