New Birmingham hospital trust formed by merger

The merger by acquisition of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust is to go ahead on 1 Apr

King's in process of building biggest Critical Care Centre

King’s College Hospital is building a state-of-the-art 60-bed Critical Care Centre which will be the largest of its kind in the UK.

Brunel building shortlisted for RIBA design award

Southmead Hospital’s Brunel Building has been shortlisted for a design award at this year’s RIBA Awards.

SCAS participates in autonomous vehicle tech trial

SCAS has taken part in a ground-breaking UK trial of connected and autonomous vehicle technology in Milton Keynes.

Prime Minister backs 'multi-year' funding plan for  NHS

Prime Minister Theresa May has promised a ‘multi-year’ funding plan for the NHS to address its long-terms financial needs.

Funding awarded to ease delayed transfers of care

NHS Digital have announced the local authority and NHS partnerships that will benefit from digitising their ADW notices.

£760 million for modernised buildings

Jeremy Hunt has announced that 40 NHS hospitals and community services will get £760 million to modernise and transform their buildings.

Seven regional teams to underpin NHS integration

NHS England and NHS Improvement have announced a collaborative move to seven regional teams to increase integration.

Nearly 14 million patients now securely using online GP services

13.9 million patients are now securely using online services with their family doctor to book appointments, order repeat prescriptions and view their record.

Text messaging a valuable tool for GPs

A new study has suggested that GPs could use text messaging to help improve their care for patients with potential symptoms of cancer.

Genetic bowel cancer test failings revealed

Bowel Cancer UK has said that over 80 per cent of NHS hospitals in England are failing to test bowel cancer patients for Lynch syndrome.

NHS in ‘survival mode’ as it neglects long-term plans

The Department for Health and Social Care must set out plans to secure a long-term funding settlement that reflects real need.

Electronic referrals set to save NHS £50 million

NHS Digital says the NHS will save roughly £50 million when all first outpatients' referrals have to be made electronically from later this year.

80 per cent of conditions linked to lifestyle

A leading GP says 80 per cent of his patients had conditions linked to lifestyle and diet, but warned that medical students are not taught about it.

BMA highlights role of flexible working in NHS workforce

As part of its recommendations for the NHS’s future workforce strategy, the BMA has highlighted the benefits of a more flexible approach to working.

Speech and language service success highlighted

Nottingham Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has been formally recognised for its Children’s Centres Speech and Language Therapy Service.

Government announces 3,000 more midwifery training places

Over 3,000 places on midwifery training courses are to be created over the next four years in England.

Time to scrap ‘feast or famine’ NHS approach

Jeremy Hunt says it is time to scrap the ‘feast or famine’ approach to funding the NHS, but conceded taxes may have to rise.

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