Gender pay gaps paint poor NHS picture

It has been revealed that pay differences in the NHS are suspect of particularly poor showings, following latest reported figures.

Government underestimating challenges of NHS plan

The Public Accounts Committee has warned that staff shortages are a major obstacle to NHS financial viability and delivery of its Long Term Plan.

Dentistry heading for 'name only' NHS service

A rise in dentistry fees, beginning on 1 April, mean that NHS patients in England will pay £1.10 extra for a routine check-up.

£4.8m for digital social care projects

Organisations which commission adult social care services are being invited to bid for a share of £4.8 million.

State indemnity scheme for GPs launched

The Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice (CNSGP) will bring general practitioners in line with their hospital colleagues.

New pre-eclampsia blood test for mums

NHS England is set to make PLGF testing more widely available, helping to make pre-eclampsia less of a threat for mums-to-be.

New payroll app saves 330 hours a month

A new app that enables NHS staff to view their payslips on any mobile device is saving the NHS around 333 hours every month.

Wirral finds £3 million in supply chain savings

Wirral University Teaching Hospital has identified nearly £3 million of their expenditure to channel through the new NHS Supply Chain.

North East continues genome innovation

The North East and North Cumbria NHS Genomic Medicine Centre has enrolled 2,000 rare disease patients into its ground-breaking genomes project.

DPP patients losing weight faster than expected

New NHS figures have shown that patients on the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Programme (DPP) have lost almost 60,000kg between them.

RCP report explains the cost benefits of Fracture Liaison Services

According to the Royal College of Physicians, providing prevention of fragility fractures saves the NHS and social care £2.1 million.

NHS Assembly members appointed

Co-chaired by leading GP Dr Claire Gerada and former head of the King’s Fund think tank Professor Sir Chris Ham, the group will meet for the first time in Spring

Study compares alcohol cancer risks with smoking

Study aims to draw the public’s attention to the fact that just moderate levels of drinking can put people at risk of cancer

PSNC pays tribute to Steve Brine following resignation over Brexit

PSNC chief executive Simon Dukes said: "Over the past year, we have made considerable progress in rebuilding a constructive working relationship with Government, and as Minister, Steve Brine had been central to that."

Primary Care sector survey reveals low morale

Cogora survey finds 44 per cent (from 2,386 surveyed) of GPs, practice managers, practice and community nurses and pharmacists are thinking of leaving their jobs in the coming year

Cancer Research UK, LifeArc and Ono form cancer immunotherapy alliance

Drug discovery experts will be pursuing targets within Cancer Research UK’s portfolio of immuno-oncology research.

Prolonged sitting or lying down could cost NHS £700m per year

New research has found theat prolonged sedentary behaviour, where people are sitting or lying down for long periods during the day, could be the cause of almost 70,000 deaths

Professor Jonathan Warren named as new NSFT chief executive

Professor Warren has more than 35 years’ experience in clinical and operational leadership in healthcare

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