Exeter Nightingale hospital to tackle waiting list 'backlog'

A Nightingale hospital in Exeter has been redesigned to help tackle the backlog in waiting lists, with a number of services expanded.

More than a third of cancer patients diagnosed in A&E

More patients are diagnosed with cancer in A&E in Britain than in other comparable high-income countries.

Tackling health inequalities 'core business' for NHS

Driving change to tackle unequal healthcare experiences and outcomes is high on the day-to-day business plan for the NHS.

New calorie labelling rules come into force

New rules requiring calorie information to be displayed on menus and food labels has come into force to improve the nation’s health.

Third of pension annual allowance breaches are NHS workers

At least 34 per cent of all people who exceeded the Annual Allowance (AA) in 2019/2020 were members of the NHS pension scheme.

Health and Social Care Levy comes into effect

The Health and Social Care Levy is coming into effect to begin raising billions to help tackle the Covid backlogs and reform the adult social care system.

UK to donate fleet of ambulances to Ukraine

A fleet of around 20 NHS ambulances will provide urgent care for those injured by Russian attacks in Ukraine following a donation from the UK.

New regional distribution centre for NHS Supply Chain

NHS Supply Chain has announced that it has signed a lease for a new purpose-built regional distribution centre in Widnes.

Two hospitals have joined the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust estate thanks to a DHSC initiative.

People working in adult social care will benefit from at least £500 million from the Health and Social Care Levy to improve recruitment and retention.

Cancer workforce shortages jeopardising earlier diagnosis

The absence of a serious effort by government to tackle gaps in the cancer workforce is jeopardising earlier diagnosis, say MPs.

Eligible Muslims urged to have spring booster jab

Leading Muslim NHS doctors have reiterated that having a Covid vaccine during Ramadan does not break the daylight hours fast.

World-first bedside genetic test to prevent baby deafness

A world-first genetic test that could save the hearing of hundreds of babies each year has been developed and successfully piloted in the NHS.

NHS mental health services turning away children

Children and young people who are anxious, depressed or are self-harming are being denied help from overwhelmed NHS mental health services.

Vaccine rolled-out to five million five-to 11-year-olds

Almost five million children aged five-11 are eligible for two doses of the coronavirus vaccine following updated JCVI guidance.

Nearly three quarters of a million tests at diagnostic centres

Record levels of health and social care funding will help to deliver up to 160 community diagnostic centres across the country by 2025.

UCLH to be part of vital health data partnership

University College London Hospitals is to work in partnership with UHB to use data collected in acute care settings to improve patient care.

Royal Devon University Healthcare begins operations

NDHT and the RD&E have merged to become the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

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