Staff not discouraged from sharing sensitive information on apps

CommonTime has revealed that the majority of acute trusts have no policy to discourage consumer instant messaging tools.

New innovative payroll app to benefit NHS employees

NHS SBS has launched a new app that allows NHS employees to view their payslips on any mobile device.

Quarter of 14-year-old girls admit to 'self-harming’

A new report examining the state of children's wellbeing in the UK has found that nearly a quarter of girls in the UK have self-harmed.

Brexit poses risk to provision of safe and effective care

The RCN has written to the leaders of the UK's main political parties warning that Brexit poses an ‘immediate risk’ for patients in the UK.

Ending Entrepreneurs’ Relief could provide £2.7bn for NHS

Scrapping Entrepreneurs’ Relief could provide the government with a £2.7 billion head start in funding its NHS pledge.

Poor follow up care failing heart failure patients

The BHF has warned that heart failure patients in the UK are being let down by limited follow-up care after leaving hospital.

Half of maternity units close to new mothers

New research has revealed that nearly half of England’s maternity units closed to new mothers at some point in 2017, up on the previous year.

Electronic prescribing at GPs and pharmacies expanded

DHSC has said that it will support the hundreds of GPs and pharmacies still to make the move to electronic prescribing.

Over-the-phone health advice on the rise

20,000 people are now getting urgent health advice from a doctor, nurse, paramedic or other clinical professional over the phone every day.

Encourage more mental health therapists in GP practices

New guidance has been drawn up detailing plans to encourage doctors to place mental health therapists in practice surgeries.

690,000 A&E attendances could be avoided by self-management

690,000 A&E attendances could be avoided if people were supported to better manage their long-term conditions.

Delays in cancer care due to shortage of radiologists

Figures seen by the BBC have revealed that a shortage of senior radiologists is causing delays for patients in the UK, affecting cancer care.

Two in five GPs have a mental health problem

40 per cent of GPs are experiencing a mental health problem, but feel unable to turn to colleagues for support.

Diabetes rise likely to cause heart attack surge

There is likely to be a surge in heart attacks and strokes in England over the next 20 years as diabetes cases linked to lifestyle rise.

Calderdale award 12-year PFI contract to ISS

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a 12-year extention to ISS for their PFI contract.

NHS SBS leading provider of procurement services

A new national framework has named NHS SBS as the highest ranked supplier of Financial and Procurement services.

'Extremely concerning' 999 response figures revealed

New figures, released by the BBC, have revealed that four NHS trusts waited more than 24 hours to respond to 999 calls.

Social care saves NHS £60 million in last year

Adult social care has saved the NHS almost £60 million through reducing pressures in the last year.

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