New vaccine to help prevent heart disease

Trials of a cholesterol-lowering vaccine to help prevent heart disease are under way in humans after successful studies in mice.

Trusts warned to be weary about GP workplace crisis

Hospital trust leaders should be as concerned about finding a solution for the GP workforce crisis as primary care organisations, says Stevens.

NHS Forth Valley saves thousands by tracking equipment

According to a report, a Scottish hospital has saved thousands by using radio frequency identification to track its equipment.

Professor Ted Baker to become CQC’s new Chief Inspector of Hospitals

Ted Baker has been appointed as CQC’s new Chief Inspector of Hospitals and will begin once Professor Sir Mike Richards retires at the end of July.

NICE to assess impact of digital therapies on mental health

NICE is to start assessing new digital therapies that will help treat more people with anxiety and depression.

Unions urge Theresa May to scrap NHS pay cap

Health unions increase pressure on government to use Queen’s speech to lift one per cent restriction on pay rises.

The NHS provider sector’s deficit has been cut by two-thirds

In the financial year just ended, the NHS provider sector’s deficit has been cut from £2.4 billion in 2015/2016 to £791 million in 2016/17.

Three projects gain funding for Efficiency Research

Three new projects have been chosen for research into system efficiency and sustainability in health and social care.

12 per cent increase in number of under-18s on antidepressants in England

Over 166,000 young people were given antidepressants between April 2015 and June 2016, including 537 six years old or under.

Blood test for prostate cancer ‘helps target treatment’

A new blood test could potentially pick out which men with advanced prostate cancer would benefit from a new drug treatment.

Surrey health and care organisations sign devolution pledge

Health and care organisations in Surrey have signed an agreement to integrate health and social care in the region.

Action programme for NHS set out

Primary care investment and A&E waiting times will be key priorities for the NHS over the next two years, Stevens says.

Innovative tool provides new insight into cervical screening coverage

Interactive dashboard will enable GPs and health organisations to improve cervical screening rates.

NHS estate surplus land figures released

NHS Digital has published information on land and buildings which have been sold or used for housing.

Diabetes prevention programme set to benefit 13 new areas in England

New parts of the country are now ready to offer a leading NHS prevention programme to patients at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

NHS cyber-attack came from North Korea

British security officials believe the cyber-attack which paralysed parts of the NHS last month came from North Korea.

Jeremy Hunt has indicated that he will urge the chancellor to increase the pay of heroic public sector staff following recent events.

NICE approves new Crohn’s disease treatment

NICE has recommended patients with Crohn’s disease ustekinumab, a drug which offers a new way of treating the condition.

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