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A new drug developed by UK scientists to treat coronavirus patients is being trialled at University Hospital Southampton.
A charity has warned that Wales is lagging behind England when it comes to setting up hubs free of coronavirus to treat cancer patients.
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.
People should all regular vaccination appointments to prevent outbreaks of serious diseases and reduce pressure on the NHS.
Those living in the poorest parts of the country are dying from coronavirus at double the rate of people in the richest areas.
Hospitals have been warned they could face a ‘rebound’ of thousands of patients needing emergency treatment after weeks of delayed care.
The RCS is urging the Prime Minister not to soften lockdown criteria as the fourth tests for lifting lockdown isn’t being met.
Justice Secretary Robert Buckland has said that its is ‘probable’ that the government will miss its 100,000 a day coronavirus test target.
Sir Simon Stevens has set out plans for the second phase of the coronavirus epidemic, including ‘return to normal’ within six weeks.
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.
Trials of novel technology that could dramatically cut the time it takes to decontaminate ambulances have taken place.
DHSC has announced that the NHS-funded nursing care rate is being increased and backdated to 1 April 2019.
The government will continue to support 11 devices in its Ventilator Challenge, as part of the drive to increase ventilator supply in the NHS.
Nearly 18,000 more people with cancer in England could die after the coronavirus crisis forced hospitals to suspend treatment.
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.
Home Secretary Priti Patel has announced that free visa extensions will be automatically granted to more crucial overseas health and care workers.
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.
Nearly half of the public have concerns about seeking help during the coronavirus pandemic.
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UK Building Regulations highlight toxic gas and smoke from layers of paint built up over multiple redecorations as a major cause of permanent ill health or death in a building fire.
Their concern rose with discovery the flame retardant paints most widely used paint along escape routes have been ones which to this day counter-productively use emission of heavy toxic gas to smother flames which rapidly spread along walls if layers of paint delaminate in a fire.
Northwich’s Victoria Infirmary (VIN) Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) has enabled more patients
Adveco, the commercial hot water specialist, announces the launch of live metering of domestic ho
Sarah Greenslade, public affairs and communications officer at the British Parking Association looks at some of the problems and innovations in healthcare parking
It’s easy to assume that the comms team is there to handle press enquiries and the occasional social media storm – but the reality is that strategic communications can make a measurable impact across the entire organisation, from operational to financial, when done properly