NHS adds 500 Nissan Leafs to its fleet

The NHS has ordered 500 Nissan Leafs through its offshoot NHS Fleet Solutions.

People can ‘grab-a-jab’ this weekend

People across the UK can ‘grab-a-jab’ this weekend as the NHS vaccination programme seeks to maximise protection before restrictions are lifted.

Newcastle Westgate Cataract Centre opens its doors

A state-of-the-art theatre ‘hub’ dedicated to cataract surgery has opened its doors to patients as part of a Newcastle Hospitals initiative.

Almost all people have antibodies after second vaccine

Almost 100 per cent of people tested positive for antibodies 14 days after their second dose of the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccine.

HEE to review long term strategic trends for workforce

Helen Whately has commissioned Health Education England to review long term strategic trends for the health and social care workforce.

More than 35 million have received both doses of vaccine

More than two in three adults in the UK have now received both doses of a Covid-19 vaccine, giving them very high protection from the virus.

Eight new hospitals to be built in England

The Department of Health and Social Care has announced the launch of a selection process for eight new hospitals in England.

Approximately 7,000 waiting for lifesaving transplants

The number of those likely waiting for a transplant in the UK is now around 7,000, with the coronavirus pandemic leading to unprecedented challenges.

Face coverings for patients, staff and visitors in health settings

Everyone accessing or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a face covering and follow social distancing rules.

Government must commit to future of NHS LIFT programme

Partners of the NHS LIFT programme have called on the government to set out a clear commitment to the future of the model.

British willing to use health tech to help the NHS

A new report shows the public may well be willing to embrace digital health to help the NHS, both in the long term and during any fresh coronavirus outbreaks.

Vegetables should be prescribed by the NHS, says review

The National Food Strategy has suggested that sugar and salt should be taxed and vegetables prescribed by the NHS.

Clear communications on NHS infection control measures needed

NHS Providers is calling for urgent, clear, public communication of a single national approach on NHS infection control measures.

Surge in winter viruses likely alongside coronavirus

The Academy of Medical Sciences has warned that a potential surge in respiratory viruses could cause widespread ill health and put pressure on the NHS.

New drive to encourage millions to bring forward second vaccine

Hundreds of thousands of text messages will be sent this week reminding people to bring forward their second Covid dose appointment.

Easing of restrictions will create ‘perfect storm’ for maternity

There are fears that the combination of restrictions easing and hesitancy to get vaccinated will lead to a further increase in infections among pregnant women.

Doctors support continued mask wearing and distancing

Thousands of doctors say they want to see face coverings remain mandatory, with 90 per cent backing masks being worn on public transport.

Not the right time for Health and Care Bill, says BMA

The BMA council has overwhelmingly passed a resolution calling for the Health and Care Bill to be rejected.

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