Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust ‘requires improvement’

CQC has rated the services provided by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust as ‘requires improvement’ following an inspection.

CMA clears Manchester hospitals merger

The CMA has cleared the merger between two Manchester hospital trusts.

New Academy to train digital healthcare leaders of the future

Three of the world’s top universities will provide masterclasses in leadership and digital as part of a comprehensive programme for NHS staff.

Newborns to receive hepatitis B jab

All newborns across the UK from 1 August 2017 will have an anti-hepatitis B injection added to the other routine vaccinations they are given.

National register will help GPs deliver better care to autistic people, says NICE

NICE is calling on GPs to develop a national autism register to ensure autistic people receive the tailored care they need.

Bromley proposes to save the NHS up to £1 million a year on medicines

NHS Bromley CCG is asking the public about their views on self-care, saying cutting self-care medication can save the NHS up to £1 million a year.

Pledge to build GP workforce by 5,000 by 2020 is ‘falling short’

NHS England is falling short in its pledge to build the GP workforce by 5,000 more full-time equivalent family doctors by 2020, the RCGP says.

Call to improve quality of doctor training

The BMA has called on the Scottish government to focus on improving the experience of doctors in training.

Hospital trust looking to recruit 350 extra volunteers

The trust that runs Northwick Park, St. Mark’s, Ealing and Central Middlesex hospitals is aiming to recruit 350 extra volunteers to support staff and patient services.

NHS mental health recruitment plan for England

The NHS are to recruit thousands more mental health workers in England, the health secretary has said.

RCPCH launches new child protection resource

The RCPCH has launched a series of systematic reviews to help clinicians identify the signs of physical abuse and neglect.

Public Health England encourages hepatitis C testing

Public Health England is urging people to get free testing for hepatitis C.

NICE approves irritable bowel syndrome drug

A £3 a day drug for irritable bowel syndrome has been approved by NICE.

Ten point plan to deliver General Practice Nursing workforce for the future

A ten point plan has been launched by England’s Chief Nursing Officer to recognise and develop the roles that general practice nurses have.

NICE recommends statins for everyone who has chronic kidney disease

Healthcare professionals should offer statins to people with chronic kidney disease, NICE says.

Children left stuck in hospital due to lack of mental health support

Figures show an increase in the number of ‘wasted days’ spent in hospital by young patients who have been declared fit for discharge.

Welsh NHS ‘making a real difference’ for diabetes sufferers

Blindness from diabetes has halved in Wales thanks to the NHS’s hard work, new research shows.

Mental health crisis services in England are struggling

Services for people who are suicidal or self-harming are ‘under pressure’ and facing unprecedented demand, a BBC Radio 5 live investigation finds.

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