UK is facing a crisis in care for older people

A rapidly ageing population and a lack of NHS workforce planning means the UK is sleepwalking into an avoidable crisis of care for older people.

CQC announces new Chief Inspector of Hospitals

Dr Sean O'Kelly has been appointed as the new Inspector of Hospitals at the Care Quality Commission, taking over from Ted Baker later in the Spring.

One in eight pushed into pursuing private healthcare

A long-term decline in NHS access and quality, rapidly accelerated by the pandemic, has begun to supercharge a trend of people opting for private healthcare.

£260m to boost healthcare research and manufacturing

Patients are set to benefit from cutting edge medical advances and treatments as part of a £260 million investment to support research and development.

NHS workforce in Scotland at new record high

NHS Scotland’s workforce has reached a record high of more than 155,000 whole time equivalent (WTE) staff.

Thousands of new NHS reservists set to be recruited

Amanda Pritchard has announced that thousands of new NHS reservists will be recruited to support the health service as staff tackle backlogs.

Progress is needed to help the NHS meet green targets

A new NHS Providers report has established how trusts are taking the initiative in reducing carbon emissions and improving sustainability.

New campaign launched to combat the fear of cancer

Amanda Pritchard has announced a new campaign taking a radically different approach to detecting cancer early for patients, when it is easier to treat.

New online system launched for provision of free PPE

DHSC has launched a new PPE website to ensure the continuity of PPE distribution to frontline health and care staff, and other eligible users.

Flaws in health bill could endanger patients

Patient safety will be harmed and victims of medical negligence denied justice because of flaws in the government’s Health and Care Bill.

Algorithm to help reduce racial disparities in baby deaths

Racial disparities in baby death rates could be significantly reduced with new pregnancy screening technology, according to new research.

Funding boost for delivery of early stage clinical research

The NIHR has announced nearly £161 million to fund 28 NIHR CRFs, expanding the delivery of early phase clinical research in NHS hospitals.

Government launches first Rare Diseases Action Plan

Millions of people with rare diseases will benefit from faster diagnosis and new treatments following the launch of the Rare Diseases Action Plan.

Lung conditions causing death highest in UK

The UK has the worst death rate for lung conditions than anywhere else in western Europe, according to research by Asthma + Lung UK.

New campaign launched to protect ambulance staff

A new campaign has been launched to highlight the profound impact that abuse on the everyday lives of ambulance staff is having.

Vaccination programme ‘good value for public money’

A report from the National Audit Office has stated that the Covid-19 vaccination programme met stretching and unprecedented targets.

NHS to harness the power of technology, says Javid

Sajid Javid has set out his priorities to focus on personalised care, levelling up and harnessing the power of technology breakthroughs.

Reform of NHS key to Scottish pandemic recovery

The Scottish Government must focus on transforming health services to address the growing cost of the NHS and its recovery from the pandemic.

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