New dedicated mental health services for mothers

Thousands of new, expectant or bereaved mothers will receive support for mental health problems through dozens of new dedicated hubs.

Managing referrals made easier through NHS App

NHS Digital has announced that the NHS e-Referral Service has been integrated into the NHS App to make managing referrals easier.

UK’s first Passivhaus-certified health centre expected

Portakabin is set to deliver the UK’s first Passivhaus-certified modular healthcare centre for client Community Health Partnerships.

Single Hospital Service for Manchester created

The final stage of the ambition to provide a Single Hospital Service for patients in the City of Manchester has been successfully completed.

Ambulance workers' mental health hit hardest

A new survey of staff across police, fire and ambulance services has laid bare the scale of poor mental health among emergency responders.

New police initiative to protect NHS staff

Met Police have launched a new initiative which will see a senior officer review all reports of assaults and hate crime against NHS staff.

‘Covid-friendly’ cancer care at home extended

The NHS has announced that thousands of people with cancer can benefit from ‘Covid friendly’ treatments from home.

One in four NHS staff likely to leave profession

As many as one in four healthcare workers say they are more likely to leave the NHS due to a year of unprecedented pressure.

Trusts drop court appeal for business rates discount

A group of NHS trusts have now abandoned their legal battle to get a £2.35 billion refund on business rates paid by hospitals.

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West Midlands Ambulance Service has teken delivery of two fully electric operational manager response cars.

Sussex hospitals merger approved

The landmark merger of Western Sussex Hospitals and Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals has been given the green light.

Second dose milestone as 2.5 million get follow up jab

More than 25 million people have been vaccinated against coronavirus, with the number of people receiving their second dose reaching a new weekly high.

Collaboration vital to restoring NHS cancer services

Improving long-term cancer outcomes is only possible if the entire UK cancer community comes together in partnership, says new report.

£500m confirmed for mental health recovery plan

Patients suffering from mental health issues will benefit from expanded mental health services backed by £500 million of government funding.

£43m of investment needed for youth addiction services

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is calling for £43 million of investment into youth addiction services to prevent lifelong addiction.

New Office to level up the nation’s health

The new Office for Health Promotion will lead national efforts to improve and level up the health of the nation.

30 million receive first dose of coronavirus vaccine in UK

More than 30 million people in the UK have received a first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, according to latest figures.

New Digital Hardware Framework to save up to £250m

NHS SBS has launched the Digital Workplace: Hardware framework, offering technologies across a range of end-user IT Hardware products and services.

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