Four ambulance services begin new response times

Four of England’s ambulance services have begun the roll out of new response times announced in July this year.

Waiting times encouraging private treatment

Increasing numbers of patients are turning towards private treatment because of delays for treatment within the NHS.

First ever virtual reality neurosurgery film

A neurosurgeon has produced the first ever 360 virtual reality film showing a patient undergoing surgery to treat life-threatening brain aneurysms.

Burnham pays tribute to NHS staff

Andy Burnham opened the NHS Expo 2017 by praising the ‘heroic efforts’ of NHS staff for their care of the victims of the Manchester bombing.

Innovative digital technology solutions to improve care

A new publication has investigated how vanguard-implemented digital solutions are helping the NHS respond to rising demand on services.

Maternity wards more likely to shut at weekends

A new report has found that women in labour are more likely to be turned away from maternity units at weekends and during summer holidays.

New technology to help tackle frailty

The NHS is to trial new wearable sensors to better identify elderly patients at risk of falls as part of a new drive to tackle frailty.

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The Royal College of Psychiatrists has said that more NHS psychiatrists should be recruited to improve care.

NHS hospitals missing sepsis treatment targets

One in four NHS hospital trusts are failing to supply antibiotics to half their patients with sepsis within the recommended time.

©South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a new £45 million contract to ISS Mediclean to provide soft services.

Guy’s and St Thomas’ Communications team wins national award

The Guy’s and St Thomas’ Communications team has been named as the Health and Local Government Communications Team of the Year.

NHS chief announces four new mother and baby units

The head of the NHS has announced four new mother and baby units in a web chat on Mumsnet.

£13 million to help A&Es prepare for winter

19 more hospitals across England have been given over £13 million for emergency care in the latest wave of winter funding.

Local hospitals install chewing gum bins

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals are encouraging patients, visitors and staff to dispose of their used chewing gum in new bright pink, dedicated bins.

Colchester reopens refurbished maternity ward

Colchester General Hospital has reopened its maternity ward following a seven-week refurbishment costing £438,000.

Airedale Hospital takes part in ACE2 cancer pilot project

Airedale Hospital is taking part in a national pilot to change the way patients with cancer symptoms are referred.

GP practice forced to vacate due to £60,000 service charges

A GP practice that has been forced to leave part of its premises due to rising service charges has complained that the area had been empty.

Improvement needed at Kettering Hospital

The CQC has found a number of improvements at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust but say further improvement is needed.

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