Shortage of protective kit prompting quit threats

NHS recruitment efforts risk being undermined by the prospect of doctors quitting over fears of inadequate protective equipment.

NHS calls for ‘volunteer army’ to help vulnerable

The NHS is ‘rallying the troops’ for the war on coronavirus, with volunteers being called up to help vulnerable people stay safe and well at home.

NHS Nightingale Hospital opens at ExCeL to fight coronavirus

A new hospital, based at the ExCeL conference centre, will open to provide support for thousands more patients with coronavirus.

Johnson must ensure enough PPE for nursing staff

The RCN is demanding assurance over the sufficient supply of PPE for nursing staff during the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: Pharmacists job role boosted in Scotland

Community pharmacists are to perform an enhanced role during the coronavirus outbreak to help reduce the pressure on other parts of NHS Scotland.

Newcastle Civic Centre

Newcastle City Council has announced that it is offering 700 free car parking spaces to NHS staff to help in the fight against coronavirus.

WHO warns that coronavirus pandemic is accelerating

WHO has warned that the coronavirus disease pandemic is now ‘accelerating’, with more than 300,000 cases confirmed.

London Councils agree common sense parking approach

Boroughs in the capital will help NHS staff and other critical workers by taking a common sense approach to parking and driving fines.

Trials of new coronavirus vaccine get share of £20m

Six coronavirus research projects will be the first to benefit from a share of £20 million in government investment.

Covid-19: £500,000 for digital support solutions

£500,000 is available for technology companies who come up with digital support solutions for people who need to stay at home because of coronavirus.

UK launches whole genome sequence alliance

The government has backed the UK’s leading scientists to map how coronavirus spreads by using whole genome sequencing.

A&E units likened to a ‘war zone’ by NHS staff

Senior staff at a London hospital has warned that they expect beds in its intensive care unit to be full by the end of the month.

New measures to protect people at highest risk from coronavirus

New measures, including a helpline for the most in need of support, have been put in place for those considered to be extremely vulnerable.

Blood donors needed after 15 per cent drop

The NHS is urging blood donors to keep their appointments during the coronavirus outbreak, following a 15 per cent drop.

PPE for front-line staff delivered in last few days

NHS services have received millions more items of PPE for frontline staff in the last few days as part of the fight against coronavirus.

NHS to expand hospital capacity to tackle coronavirus

NHS England has agreed a deal with the country’s independent hospitals to ensure that more beds and staff will be made urgently available.

Crucial medicines protected for coronavirus patients

More than 80 medicines used to treat patients in intensive care units have been banned from parallel export from the UK.

NHS could have more ventilators within days

Matt Hancock has said that more than six companies have made ventilator prototypes, with them to be in the NHS within ‘a matter of days’.

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