Four million NHS patients ‘left in limbo’ waiting for diagnosis

More than four million NHS patients are waiting to have a condition or complaint diagnosed, according to a new report from Policy Exchange.

Government confirms three per cent pay rise for NHS

NHS staff including nurses, paramedics, consultants, and dentists in England will receive a three per cent pay rise backdated to April 2021.

NHS England proposes new mental health access standards

New NHS England proposals could see patients requiring urgent care being seen by community mental health crisis teams within 24 hours of referral.

Scottish surgery backlog 'could take years' to tackle

The chief executive of NHS Grampian has warned that the backlog of surgery across Scotland caused by the pandemic could take years to tackle.

New strategy to improve the lives of autistic people

The government has launched a new multi-million pound strategy to speed up diagnosis and improve support and care for autistic people.

New strategy needed to tackle poor health in seaside towns

England's chief medical officer has said that a new national strategy is needed to tackle poor health and lower life expectancy in seaside towns.

Innovative Medicines Fund to fast-track new drugs

Patients will benefit from early access to life-saving new medicines thanks to a new Innovative Medicines Fund and £680 million of ringfenced funding.

Health service commits to more action on representation

A report has found that the number from black and ethnic minority backgrounds working for the NHS is the highest on record.

Public Health England issues heat-health alert

Public Health England has issued a heat-health alert as the Met Office forecasts high temperatures for the coming days.

Staff in England could be offered three per cent pay rise

The NHS in England could be offered a three per cent pay rise, despite the government previously insisting that it could only afford one per cent.

New security plans for GP data collection programme

NHS Digital has announced tougher safeguards that will be put in place ahead of the GP Data for Planning and Research programme commencing.

GP appointment shortage hitting most deprived areas hardest

People living in deprived areas are finding it far harder to get GP appointments than people in wealthier ones, according to a new analysis.

New law in England must resolve nursing workforce shortages

The Royal College of Nursing has demanded that the Health Secretary is made legally accountable for having enough health care staff.

New #NotTooMuchToMask campaign launched

As part of the #NotTooMuchToMask campaign, organisations are encouraging everyone to keep protecting themselves and each other from catching coronavirus.

New funding for research into treatment of long Covid

Thousands of people suffering with long Covid will benefit from new research programmes backed by £19.6 million to find new treatments.

Biggest flu programme in history to roll out this winter

Sajid Javid has announced the most comprehensive flu vaccination programme in UK history, meaning millions more people could benefit from a free flu vaccine this year.

NHS App being used by more than 10 million people

The Department of Health and Social Care has said that the number of people using the NHS App has now reached 10.4 million.

Frontline health staff can work rather than self-isolate

Frontline NHS and social care staff can attend work rather than self-isolate with testing mitigations in exceptional circumstances under updated guidance.

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