Start of ‘asthma season’ brings NHS warning

Doctors have urged parents to keep asthma medicine close at hand as children asthma admissions likely to rise.

Medicine costs cut by £700 million

The NHS has saved more than £700 million from the annual medicines bill to reinvest in new treatments.

Flu vaccine delays 'likely' in no-deal Brexit

Doctors have warned that a no-deal Brexit makes it very ‘likely’ that there will be a delay in flu vaccine supply this year.

Government must act to stabilise and reform adult social care

The Health Foundation has stressed that the new government must urgently act to stabilise and reform adult social care in England.

Lack of investment leaving patients at risk of harm

82 per cent of NHS trust leaders think that the current climate of restricted capital funding poses a medium or high risk to patient safety.

Housing-with-care services deliver big NHS savings

Southampton City Council has revealed that its housing-with-care schemes are saving the NHS £330,000 per year.

Doubt thrown over GP target in Scotland

The Scottish Government will find it ‘challenging’ to meet its targets around increasing numbers of people working in GP practices.

No-deal Brexit could ‘devastate’ NHS

Health union leaders have issued a strong warning to the government that a no-deal Brexit could ‘devastate’ the NHS.

UH Bristol retains ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust has once again been rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.

Campaign launched to boost physical activity levels

Sport England is inspiring and supporting those with long-term health conditions build physical activity into their lives.

AI software trialled to support breast cancer screening

ULHT is one of only two trusts to take part in a groundbreaking new trial using artificial intelligence to support breast screening.

Greater Manchester unveils plans to transform care

Greater Manchester’s NHS and councils are collaborating to empower people in the region to live well, integrate care and save lives.

Liverpool hospitals merger a step closer

The CMA has cleared the proposal for an NHS merger that will create one of the largest university hospital trusts in the North of England.

App trialled to manage patient asthma

A new asthma app is being trialled at Sheffield Children’s Hospital to help children manage their severe asthma.

Improvements made at South West Yorkshire Partnership

Services provided by South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as Good by the CQC.

Javid pledges spending review cash for NHS

Chancellor Sajid Javid has confirmed that the early Spending Round will be delivered on 4 September, pledging increased spending on health.

£18 million funding for cancer support workers in Scotland

A new partnership will make Scotland the first country in the UK to offer cancer patients guaranteed emotional, practical and financial advice.

£150m in unpaid bills from patients from abroad

The NHS has been left with a £150 million deficit by visitors from overseas who have received treatment but failed to pay.

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