The CHM Expert Working Group on COVID-19 has concluded that there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between use of ibuprofen and the worsening of COVID-19 symptoms.

More than £1m will go towards the expansion of the Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) programme to help people in distress in Scotland.

A new PPE hub provides access to all the government’s guidance on PPE in one place so that people can understand what PPE they need.

The Chancellor has said £14.5 billion from the Coronavirus emergency response fund will go towards public services, including the NHS and local authorities 

£2.6 million is being made available to fund a number of projects to develop hi-tech solutions to the challenges caused by the coronavirus response

The Crown Commercial Service has launched a new online resource which brings together information, advice and guidance for public and third sector buyers during the coronavirus crisis

Border Force prioritising checks on medical equipment

Border Force will be prioritising checks on their shipments to make sure medical equipment reaches the NHS frontline quicker.

NHS Smartcard access streamlined for new starters

NHS Digital has permitted the use of a virtual Smartcard and streamlined processes for physical cards, giving staff fast access to systems.

EE unveils unlimited data for NHS staff

EE has announced that it will enable unlimited mobile data for all NHS staff for the next six months.

Public urged to celebrate ‘Hidden Heroes’ of NHS

A campaign has been launched for the public to nominate their #HiddenHeroes and celebrate the 5,000 frontline non-clinical NHS workers.

Public encouraged to raise £5m for NHS staff

Members of the public applauding workers from their doorsteps are being urged to donate money to raise at least £5 million for NHS staff.

Patients urged to seek medical help for serious conditions

The Academy of Royal Medical Colleges is encouraging the public to continue seeking medical help during the coronavirus outbreak.

NHS tech helping patients connect with loved ones

NHSX is working with technology firms to help at-risk and isolated people access companionship during the coronavirus outbreak.

Organ transplants at risk due to coronavirus

NHS Blood and Transplant has warned that the UK's organ transplant network could be forced to shut down as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

Ambulance staff 'feeling unprotected' against coronavirus

The GMB union has said that ambulance staff are being put at risk by a lack of protective equipment to guard them against coronavirus.

High demand for oxygen in hospitals risks system failure

NHS England has warned that demand for oxygen to treat coronavirus patients is running so high in some hospitals that systems could suddenly fail.

MPs urge indefinite leave for foreign nationals in NHS

A cross-party group of more than 60 MPs have argued that foreign nationals working in the NHS should be given indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

Cuts made to cancer research funding

Cancer Research UK has announced that it has taken the difficult decision to cut funding by up to £44 million.

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