Prison healthcare ‘dangerously under-doctored’

NHS doctors working in prisons have warned that the conditions in which they work are extremely unsafe and understaffed.

£35m potential savings through estates framework

The new Estates Professional Services framework has the potential to save the public sector £35 million over the next four years.

People to get discounts off shopping in exchange for exercising

The NHS Healthy New Towns scheme could offer rewards such as free cinema tickets so as to reduce lifestyle-related illnesses.

Staff shortages threaten children’s health services

Leading doctors in Scotland have warned that workforce shortages are putting children’s health services in jeopardy.

Colleges join to improve young people’s mental health

The RCGP, RCPCH and RCPsych have committed to improving the care and support of young people with mental health problems.

GP number boost as NHS England expands international recruitment

NHS England is set to expand the GP workforce with the help of an international recruitment programme, it has been revealed.

Targeted training supports proposals to help GP trainees

Health Education England is to support a proposal that could enable doctors who did not complete their GP training to re-enter the programme.

Update on PrEP trial in England

Public Health England (PHE) and NHS England have published an update on the PrEP Impact Trial.

New scheme to help NHS whistleblowers

A nationwide pilot to help NHS whistleblowers back into work is being launched by NHS England.

NHS Digital launches first ever e-nursing week

NHS Digital has launched its first ever e-nursing week in support of the campaign for a digital-ready workforce.

Fall in midwifery students

The number of students on midwifery and nursing degree courses is down by 8 per cent, new UCAS data has revealed.

NHS calls for equality over private hospitals’ discounts

NHS trusts are calling for equality on business rates after it was revealed that private hospitals get discounts worth £52 million over five years.

Newcastle health boss fired

Sir Leonard Fenwick has been fired for gross misconduct.

Mental health services ‘patchy’ says PM

Theresa May says the UK’s mental health services are ‘patchy’ and vows to review them.

CQC rates CNWL as ‘good’

The Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust has been rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Next stage of childhood obesity plan announced

Public Health England (PHE) announces plans to consider the evidence, set guidelines and closely monitor progress on calorie reduction.

Digital solutions contract for Bolton NHS FT

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust has signed a £30 million contract for enhanced digital solutions to improve patient care and outcomes.

First electric fast response vehicle launched in Nottingham

East Midlands Ambulance Service has announced the trial of its first electric fast response vehicle in the service.

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