360,000 alcohol-related hospital admissions last year

New figures published by NHS Digital show that drinking alcohol was the main reason for 358,000 admissions to hospital in 2018/19.

Johnson urged to build 100 new hospitals

A new report has outlined the scale of the task required to rebuild and equip the NHS to make it fit for the 21st century.

Scotland seeks solution to pensions crisis

Scottish Health Secretary Jeane Freeman is seeking a permanent solution to the pension taxation issue impacting vital NHS services.

Coronavirus information campaign launched

A nationwide campaign has been launched to advise the public on how to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

CNWL named top health LGBT-inclusive employer

Five organisations in the health and social care sector have made the Top 100 LGBT-inclusive employers list.

Imperial to directly employ 1,000 services workers

Facilities workers at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are set for a substantial pay rise and better pensions as they are brought in-house.

Health Foundation to explore impact of data analytics

The Health Foundation is launching a new programme of work to explore the impact of data analytics on health in the UK.

Coronavirus declared global health emergency

The World Health Organization has declared the new coronavirus as a global emergency.

Lung cancer survival rate stung by late diagnosis

The UKLCC has revealed that people with lung cancer are dying after being diagnosed late in A&E because their GP missed signs of the disease.

Over half of London’s nurses want to leave

A Royal College of Nursing survey has revealed that more than half of London’s nurses want to leave the profession due to spiraling living costs.

Heating improvements for Bristol’s city centre hospitals

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust's is to cut its carbon emissions thanks to a new £10.8m heating and energy system.

‘Chasm’ remains in children’s mental health offering

The Children’s Commissioner has warned that a ‘chasm’ remains between what children’s mental health services are available and what children need.

Robotic trail to improve patient care underway

North Bristol NHS Trust is working with the Bristol Robotics Laboratory on the development of robotics to improve patients' health.

2.23 million women screened for breast cancer in 2018-19

2.23 million women aged 45 and over were screened for breast cancer in 2018-19, a 4.5 per cent increase on the previous year.

Hunt wins health role in select committee ballot

Jeremy Hunt has been elected to head a committee of MPs who will scrutinise the performance of the NHS and government health policy.

Continuity of carer in maternity services should improve

A survey of maternity services has found that continuity of carer and access to midwives after giving birth are areas where improvements are needed.

Nursing is undervalued in status and pay, finds poll

RCN claims that nursing is undervalued in status and pay, and that until both are enhanced, the UK will continue to experience severe nursing shortages.

Long ambulance delays leaving lives at risk

The BBC has revealed that thousands of emergency calls every week are taking ambulance crews over an hour to reach.

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