Clinical trials to be fast tracked

A number of NHS organisations are to implement new processes to simplify the NHS research set up process and cut delays.

North Bristol NHS Trust launches pregnancy app

North Bristol NHS Trust has launched a new maternity app to help expectant parents access necessary information through their pregnancy journey.

£2.3bn NHS levy could revitalise social care

An Intergenerational Commission report argues that the struggling social care system could be ‘rescued’ with a funding boost of £2.3 billion.

Emergency alerts double in last year

LBC has revealed that the number of hospitals operating at the highest emergency alert level has nearly doubled in the last year.

Better access for mental health care for mums

NHS England says new and expectant mothers in England will be given better access to mental health care more quickly and easily by next year.

HIMSS pursues technology advances through new appointments

HIMSS has announced the appointment of Dr Charles Alessi and Bruce Steinberg with the aim of continuing the transformation of health through technology.

BMA seeking to shape the NHS of the future

The BMA is to lead a project seeking to develop a vision for what an improved health and care system could look like.

Ian Trenholm appointed new chief executive of CQC

The Care Quality Commission has announced that Ian Trenholm has been appointed as the organisation’s new chief executive.

Southampton leading the way in infection control

University Hospital Southampton has revealed that infection rates have plummeted as a result of the hospital’s good hand hygiene education.

Breast screening offered to women after missed appointments

Approximately 450,000 were not sent invitations for a final test for breast screening between their 68th and 71st birthday since 2009.

NHS to award Health and Care’s Top 70 Stars

As part of the NHS’s 70th birthday celebrations, health staff who have ‘gone over and above the call of duty’ will receive UK-wide recognition.

‘No sense’ in turning away trained doctors

Labour has said that the Conservative Party’s controversial decision to refuse foreign doctors visas is directly damaging NHS patient care.

90 per cent of councils cutting public health services

90 per cent of councils have cut spending on sexual health, alcohol misuse and weight management services.

Liver technology to become routine at Addenbrooke’s Hospital

Addenbrooke’s Hospital has announced that it has become the first in the UK to bring state-of-the-art liver technology into routine use.

Integrating care successfully will heighten NHS

Professor Don Berwick has said that the NHS is better placed to ‘truly integrate care’ than any other global health system.

£300 million cash target met five months early

NHS Supply Chain has reported that its £300 million cash-releasing target has been achieved five months ahead of plan.

Doctor witness space technology potential for NHS

Professor Tony Young led a delegation of leading doctors to witness demonstrations of space technology that could be adapted for use in the NHS.

New £5m energy centre for South Tyneside Hospital

Work is underway on a new energy centre at South Tyneside District Hospital that will enable the trust to reduce carbon emissions.

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