This story was first published in digitalhealth.net
Latest figures show that the number of patients waiting more than 12 hours to be treated at A&E in Scottish hospitals has hit record levels.
The Academy of Medical Sciences claims that health research faces a crisis that could impact on patient care.
The NHS in England is providing a new form of DNA test capable of rapidly diagnosing rare diseases for critically ill babies and children.
England’s most senior doctor has warned against trying quick-fix diets and high street remedies that are ‘too good to be true’.
Transport planners are bidding for the first UK trials using drones to carry blood samples and chemo kits between hospitals.
The number of patients using the NHS App has more than doubled since the ‘NHS App Ambassadors’ scheme was announced in September.
Headache and migraine sufferers will benefit from better diagnosis, avoiding up to 16,500 emergency hospital admissions every year.
The recent New Year Honours List celebrated the incredible work taking place in the health and social care sector.
Thousands of NHS patients and visitors in England will be able to access free hospital car parking from April 2020.
The government will provide £40 million to transform slow login times, one of the main technology frustrations facing NHS staff.
London Ambulance Service has been rated ‘Good’ by the CQC following an inspection of its services and leadership towards the end of last year.
The Queen's speech promises cross party consensus on social care and steps to expand and support the NHS workforce.
Boris Johnson's General Election manifesto pledge to deliver 6,000 more full-time equivalent GPs must be realised to make the job of a GP 'doable' again.
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission.
New research has found that poor people are much more likely to die after undergoing emergency surgery than wealthy people.
New research has found that 52 per cent of NHS trusts are already utilising artificial intelligence technology within their practices.
175 doctors have written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson warning of public health crisis caused by the UK's poor air quality.
Part-time working for GPs is becoming commonplace, emphasising concerns about the government's drive to recruit extra doctors.
This story was first published in digitalhealth.net
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