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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.
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.
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.
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 Scotland’s workforce has reached a record high of more than 155,000 whole time equivalent (WTE) staff.
Amanda Pritchard has announced that thousands of new NHS reservists will be recruited to support the health service as staff tackle backlogs.
A new NHS Providers report has established how trusts are taking the initiative in reducing carbon emissions and improving sustainability.
Amanda Pritchard has announced a new campaign taking a radically different approach to detecting cancer early for patients, when it is easier to treat.
DHSC has launched a new PPE website to ensure the continuity of PPE distribution to frontline health and care staff, and other eligible users.
Patient safety will be harmed and victims of medical negligence denied justice because of flaws in the government’s Health and Care Bill.
Racial disparities in baby death rates could be significantly reduced with new pregnancy screening technology, according to new research.
The NIHR has announced nearly £161 million to fund 28 NIHR CRFs, expanding the delivery of early phase clinical research in NHS hospitals.
Millions of people with rare diseases will benefit from faster diagnosis and new treatments following the launch of the Rare Diseases Action Plan.
The UK has the worst death rate for lung conditions than anywhere else in western Europe, according to research by Asthma + Lung UK.
A new campaign has been launched to highlight the profound impact that abuse on the everyday lives of ambulance staff is having.
A report from the National Audit Office has stated that the Covid-19 vaccination programme met stretching and unprecedented targets.
Sajid Javid has set out his priorities to focus on personalised care, levelling up and harnessing the power of technology breakthroughs.
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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UK Building Regulations highlight toxic gas and smoke from layers of paint built up over multiple redecorations as a major cause of permanent ill health or death in a building fire.
Their concern rose with discovery the flame retardant paints most widely used paint along escape routes have been ones which to this day counter-productively use emission of heavy toxic gas to smother flames which rapidly spread along walls if layers of paint delaminate in a fire.
Northwich’s Victoria Infirmary (VIN) Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) has enabled more patients
Adveco, the commercial hot water specialist, announces the launch of live metering of domestic ho
Sarah Greenslade, public affairs and communications officer at the British Parking Association looks at some of the problems and innovations in healthcare parking
It’s easy to assume that the comms team is there to handle press enquiries and the occasional social media storm – but the reality is that strategic communications can make a measurable impact across the entire organisation, from operational to financial, when done properly