Concerns remain regarding providers of online GP services

The Care Quality Commission has reported concerns over providers of online GP services, despite some signs of improvement in the sector.

NHS to work with councils to improve ‘housing health’

In a bid to save money and reduce hospital visits, the NHS is to work alongside councils to improve health through better housing.

Lifestyle changes could prevent four in 10 cancers

New research by Cancer Research UK has revealed that over 135,500 cases of cancer a year in the UK could be prevented through lifestyle changes.

Welsh A&E performance worst on record

New statistics have shown that the percentage waiting more than 12 hours in A&E in Wales is at its highest level.

‘High risk’ of cyber attack for St Helens CCG

Healthcare services in St Helens face a ‘high risk’ of threat from cyber attacks, as the CCG looks to strengthen its cyber resilience.

NHS pay rise to be considered in Wales

Following the pay rise agreement for nurses in England, NHS managers and unions will meet the Welsh government to discuss a similar pay arrangement

Stop offering ineffective back care treatments

A new series of papers has suggested that too often patients are let down by the treatment they are offered for lower back pain.

Violent acts against paramedics warrant top punishment

Authorities should take the toughest possible action those who subject ambulance staff to violent acts or abuse while on duty.

Hospital passport for Newcastle patients with learning disabilities

Nurses at the Great North Children’s Hospital have created a hospital passport for young people with learning disabilities to improve their journey through hospital.

NHS failing patients with mental health problems

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has claimed that patients with mental health conditions are being badly let down by the NHS.

Princess Alexandra to come out of special measures

The CQC has recommended that The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust exits special measures following a number of improvements at the trust.

Hospital admissions for terminally ill costing NHS £2.5 billion

Marie Curie has reported that the NHS is struggling to cope with A&E admissions of people who are in the last year of their lives.

New digital transformation for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has deployed new technology in its emergency department to support new ways of working.

Individual costs for social care to be capped

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt confirmed that any new system of funding social care will be capped and pledged further support for struggling councils.

Warrington Trust launches free Wi-Fi

Patients and visitors coming to Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will now be able to connect to free Wi-Fi.

Pay rise for 1.3 million staff expected soon

The BBC has reported that approximately 1.3 million NHS staff could expect pay increases of over six per cent over three years.

NHS IT systems are not fit for purpose, say staff

A Guardian Healthcare Network survey has found that six out of 10 healthcare professionals believe that NHS IT systems are not fit for purpose.

NHS progress for deaf patients too slow in Wales

Action on Hearing Loss says there is a long way to go before deaf patients get the increased accessibility to NHS Wales that they were promised.

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