Urgent action ‘critical’ to tackling NHS carbon emissions

The NHS must systemically adopt circular economy practices to stand any chance of meeting the government’s commitment to achieve a net zero NHS by 2040.

New pharmacy pilot focuses on mental health

Health Education England has announced a 12-month pilot training offer for Specialist Mental Health Pharmacy.

UHMBT launches its first Green Plan to boost sustainability

Environmentally-friendly plans to improve sustainability at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust have been outlined in a new Green Plan.

Further calls to protect NHS workers from pump price rises

Health leaders are urging the Treasury to rapidly do more to shield community-based healthcare staff from soaring prices at the pumps.

Digital health training for all NHS frontline staff launched

The UK’s first Digital Health Academy, aiming to help build a digital-ready frontline workforce, is now open to all health and care staff across the UK.

Patients increasingly embracing tech for accessing healthcare

There is a growing acceptance of technology for the delivery of healthcare services in the UK, according to new research from Gemserv.

Free Covid tests must continue for NHS staff, say leaders

Concerns are rising among NHS leaders that frontline staff could very soon be made to pay for their own Covid-19 tests so that they can continue caring for patients.

CNO says 50,000 more NHS nurses ‘no longer enough’

Ruth May has discussed the ongoing shortages of nurses across the country and how the government’s previous pledge for 50,000 more nurses is now ‘not enough’.

Mental health has deteriorated for third of public

A survey has revealed that one in three adults reported that their mental health has deteriorated over the past two years.

New partnership to encourage former staff back into practice

Former nurses and midwives are being encouraged to return to practice by HEE through a partnership with Heart radio station.

Four in five GPs think patients are at risk

A survey has found that over 80 per cent of GPs believe that patients are being put at risk when they come into their surgery for an appointment.

Maternity care based on what trusts can afford, not needs

A lack of maternity funding meanssome NHS trusts and boards are basing midwifery staffing levels on what they can afford, not women and baby’s needs.

Whitehall to cut £5.5bn of wasteful spending

Rishi Sunak is to lead a new drive on efficiency, effectiveness and economy in government spending, including doubling the NHS efficiency commitment.

UK donates two million medical items to Ukraine

More than two million items of medical supplies have been given to Ukraine by the UK to help cope with the medical emergency caused by the Russian invasion.

NHS fast tracks new ‘gamechanging’ drug for lung cancer

NHS England has brokered a new deal for a targeted drug for an aggressive form of lung cancer which will be fast-tracked to eligible patients within weeks.

NHS set to begin spring booster vaccinations

Hundreds of thousands of people will be invited to book a Spring Covid booster as the NHS vaccination scheme enters its latest phase.

300 leaders confirmed to present at The Healthcare Show

300 speakers have been confirmed at The Healthcare Show, part of Health Plus Care, taking place at ExCeL London on 18-19 May 2022.

New ambitions to accelerate genomic research

The government has agreed a commitment to improve outcomes for patients through better genomic testing and access to clinical trials.

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