Any changes to NHS access standards must be achievable

NHS Providers says any changes to access standards must command broad support from patients, the public, politicians, clinicians and trust leaders.

Majority of retired NHS staff don't want to return to work

Reports claim that scores of retired NHS doctors and nurses are against returning to work to help tackle coronavirus.

UK in danger of failing a generation of children

The RCPCH has warned that the UK is in danger of ‘failing a generation’ of children, with progress of health and well-being having stalled.

Public info campaign focuses on hand-washing

DHSC has said the current phase of its public information campaign focuses on the importance of washing your hands more often.

Mental Health Act to detain people in hospital overused

Detention under the Mental Health Act has become an overused last resort, according to a survey of mental health professionals.

Government sets out coronavirus ‘battle plan’

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set out the government’s action plan to tackle the developing spread of the coronavirus.

Doctors feel NHS is unprepared for coronavirus

Less than one per cent of doctors feel that the NHS is well prepared for the new coronavirus, according to a new poll.

NHS 111 online service to help with coronavirus

NHS England has announced that a new NHS 111 online service has been put in place to help people get quick advice about coronavirus.

Recruitment campaign launched for NHS staff

DHSC has launched a new campaign to help get 50,000 more nurses and 26,000 more primary care professionals working in the NHS.

Waiting times turning people away from vital screening

NHS patients are frustrated by excessive waiting times to secure appointments, screenings and treatment as the health system continues to struggle.

Lincolnshire Hospitals to cut carbon emissions

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is embarking upon three major energy-saving projects across its main hospital sites to cut emissions.

Scotland needs more nursing staff, finds new survey

Three quarters of the public surveyed in a new Royal College of Nursing poll recognised that Scotland needs more nursing staff.

Government will protect NHS during US trade talks

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has insisted any trade deal with the US must protect the NHS.

NHS England to fund drug for rare conditions

NHS England is to fund a life-changing treatment for people with rare conditions causing repeated bouts of fever, joint pains and swelling.

Widespread coronavirus transmission in UK 'highly likely'

Public Health England’s medical director Paul Cosford has said that widespread transmission of coronavirus in the UK is now ‘highly likely’.

Electronic notifications service for vaccinations being launched

An electronic notification service for vaccinations has been rolled out by two system suppliers.

Long waits causing more complex surgery

A new survey has revealed that 60 per cent of surgeons in NI had to undertake more complex surgery because of long waits.

Government failing on coronavirus, say GPs

GPs have shared their experiences of the government’s handling of coronavirus, expressing concern at how patients are being managed.

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