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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.
Health Education England has announced a 12-month pilot training offer for Specialist Mental Health Pharmacy.
Environmentally-friendly plans to improve sustainability at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust have been outlined in a new Green Plan.
Health leaders are urging the Treasury to rapidly do more to shield community-based healthcare staff from soaring prices at the pumps.
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.
There is a growing acceptance of technology for the delivery of healthcare services in the UK, according to new research from Gemserv.
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.
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’.
A survey has revealed that one in three adults reported that their mental health has deteriorated over the past two years.
Former nurses and midwives are being encouraged to return to practice by HEE through a partnership with Heart radio station.
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.
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.
Rishi Sunak is to lead a new drive on efficiency, effectiveness and economy in government spending, including doubling the NHS efficiency commitment.
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 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.
Hundreds of thousands of people will be invited to book a Spring Covid booster as the NHS vaccination scheme enters its latest phase.
300 speakers have been confirmed at The Healthcare Show, part of Health Plus Care, taking place at ExCeL London on 18-19 May 2022.
The government has agreed a commitment to improve outcomes for patients through better genomic testing and access to clinical trials.
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UK Building Regulations highlight toxic gas and smoke from layers of paint built up over multiple redecorations as a major cause of permanent ill health or death in a building fire.
Their concern rose with discovery the flame retardant paints most widely used paint along escape routes have been ones which to this day counter-productively use emission of heavy toxic gas to smother flames which rapidly spread along walls if layers of paint delaminate in a fire.
Northwich’s Victoria Infirmary (VIN) Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) has enabled more patients
Adveco, the commercial hot water specialist, announces the launch of live metering of domestic ho
Sarah Greenslade, public affairs and communications officer at the British Parking Association looks at some of the problems and innovations in healthcare parking
It’s easy to assume that the comms team is there to handle press enquiries and the occasional social media storm – but the reality is that strategic communications can make a measurable impact across the entire organisation, from operational to financial, when done properly