New information cards for Scottish patients

People in Scotland who have experienced difficulty registering with a doctor’s surgery are to be given additional guidance.

Health sector is a major contributor to climate crisis

A new report has provided the first-ever estimate of healthcare’s global climate footprint in Europe and urged for zero emissions.

Asthma treatment at home for Newcastle patients

Patients with severe asthma are to receive a life-changing new treatment at home thanks to clinicians at Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital.

Improvements needed at Lancashire Care

The CQC has rated the services provided by Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust as Requires Improvement.

Specialist cancer nurses struggling with workload

A new report has highlighted that cancer patients are missing out on vital care as specialist nurses struggle with huge workloads.

Cancer survival in Scotland hit by staff shortages

Cancer Research UK has said that staff shortages are affecting cancer survival in Scotland.

Better routes home from school can tackle childhood obesity

80 per cent of the public would put an end to the school children discounts offered by unhealthy fast food outlets near schools.

New hub to enhance clinical trial capability

NHS Digital is part of a new collaboration developing a new hub that aims to revolutionise the way in which clinical trials are delivered.

A&E attendances twice as high for deprived areas

There were more than twice as many attendances to A&E departments for the 10 per cent living in the most deprived areas last year.

NHS increases support for FGM survivors

A new network of NHS ‘one stop shop’ clinics means that hundreds of survivors of FGM will be able to access expert care.

Give hospitals way out of 'toxic' NHS mortgages

IPPR has argued that the NHS needs to be provided with a legal right to buy out ‘toxic’ deals hospitals have agreed for new buildings.

Improvements made, but UK cancer rates still lagging

New analysis has revealed that cancer survival in the UK is on the up, but it is still lagging behind other high-income countries.

Government seeks views on senior clinicians’ pensions

A new consultation on proposals to give senior NHS doctors and nurses access to more flexible pensions has launched.

NHS to offer treatment for children with Batten Disease

Young people with Batten Disease will now be offered a drug to slow the onset of sickness, after NHS England agreed a fair price.

Scottish A&E departments ‘stretched to the limit’

Doctors have warned that Scottish accident and emergency departments are being ‘stretched to the limit’.

New infectious disease strategy launched

PHE has launched a new strategy to address current and future threats to health, including antibiotic resistance and health inequalities.

Lack of visitors has detrimental effect on patient recovery

40 per cent of patients receive no visitors at all on hospital wards, often contributing to delayed release and recovery.

Councils call for public health support from nurses funding

Councils say recent nurse funding to improve their training and skills should be expanded to cover public health workers.

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