Tailored support for those affected by suspected suicide

NICE has said that people bereaved or affected by a suspected suicide should be given information and offered tailored support.

Government failing to invest in the nation’s health

A new report has claimed that the government is failing to invest in the nation’s health by too often focusing on short-term spending.

Millions on potentially addictive medication

Nearly 12 million people are taking medicines for pain, depression or insomnia, which often they can find hard to stop taking.

NELFT receives overall rating of ‘Requires Improvement’

The CQC has told North East London NHS Foundation Trust that it must make immediate improvements following its latest inspection.

No-deal Brexit would bring chaos to the NHS

UNISON has warned that the uncertainty and chaos of a no-deal Brexit could push an already under pressure NHS over the edge.

Guidance published for building strength for adults

The UK Chief Medical Officers has emphasised the importance of building strength and balance for adults.

£130m in new tech to provide faster diagnosis

Thousands of NHS patients could receive faster diagnosis and better treatment for life-changing diseases.

Make measles jab compulsory, GPs urge

Leading GPs have insisted that the MMR jab should be compulsory for children before they are allowed to start primary school.

£1 million to help NHS reclaim overseas debts

The Department of Health and Social Care has announced plans to expand the NHS’s existing team of cost-recovery experts.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals to build digital road map

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is developing innovative new software which could transform NHS outpatient care.

Premium urged on preventative care budgets

Localis has recommended that ministers should put a premium on preventative care budgets and fix public health funding.

NHS ‘not on the table’ in US trade negotiations

Boris Johnson welcomed US Vice President Mike Pence to Downing Street but warned him that the NHS is ‘not on the table’.

No deal concerns prompt NHS hotel bookings

Hotel rooms are being booked for NHS staff in case they have difficulty getting to work in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

NHS calls for crackdown on knife sales

Martin Griffiths has led the call for more to be done to restrict the sale of harmful ‘zombie knives’ to help prevent violent crime.

Care providers using NHSmail soars

The number of care providers using NHSmail has surged since the start of the year, from 97 providers to 1,076.

Snack tax may be more effective than a sugary drink

Taxing high sugar snacks might be more effective at reducing obesity levels than increasing the price of sugar sweetened drinks.

NHS seeks social media face for the NHS App

England’s Chief Nursing Officer has launched a drive to find 10 passionate NHS ambassadors to promote the use of the new NHS app.

Improved rating for Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Isle of Wight NHS Trust has welcomed an improved rating by the CQC after inspectors identified improvement in most of its services.

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