Whole genome sequencing shortens diagnostic journeys

Whole genome sequencing can uncover new diagnoses across the broadest range of rare diseases investigated to date.

Green Surgery Challenge saves 133 tonnes CO2e a year

Five surgical teams have competed in the first ever ‘Green Surgery Challenge’ to show how they have successfully reduced the carbon footprint of operations.

Open letter sent to trusts on net zero commitment

Sajid Javid has sent an open letter to NHS trusts in England on the vital role they must play in achieving ambitions on climate change.

Lessons must be learnt to support the NHS now, says BMA

The British medical Association is calling for evidence to help inform its 'Lessons Learned' review into the handling of the pandemic.

UK health services make pledge to achieve net zero

Health Secretary Sajid Javid has announced that all four UK health services have united to commit to net zero carbon emissions.

Vaccines to be compulsory for frontline NHS staff

The government is set to announce that frontline NHS staff will have to be fully vaccinated against coronavirus, with a deadline set for next Spring.

Hospitals already at peak winter bed occupancy

Hospitals in England are already at peak winter levels for bed occupancy, with growing fear that the NHS will come under severe pressure in the months ahead.

£250 million in NHS tech to modernise diagnostics

The NHS will receive £248 million over the next year to invest in technology that will deliver more diagnostic tests, checks and scans.

Fundamentals not in place to tackle discrimination in NHS

The Nuffield Trust has warned that inequality between NHS staff groups is persisting or even getting worse.

Residents in every eligible care home offered booster jab

Coronavirus booster vaccines have been delivered or booked in at every older adult care home in England where safe to do so.

New campaign advises on household ventilation

A new campaign has launched to demonstrate the importance of simple ventilation techniques to reduce the risks of catching coronavirus this winter.

£3 million more to reduce brain injuries at birth

Minister for Patient Safety Maria Caulfield has announced £3 million for the second phase of a programme to improve maternity safety.

Increase in young people’s mental health services workforce

The mental health workforce has seen a 39 per cent increase in whole time equivalent (WTE) staff since 2018.

NHS public safety warning ahead of Bonfire Night

England’s top children’s doctor is encouraging people to enjoy Bonfire Night and Diwali safely following restrictions last year.

Covid jabs to be compulsory for NHS staff from April

The 1.45 million staff working for the NHS in England are to see mandatory vaccination against coronavirus introduced in April next year.

Home blood pressure checks on the NHS

Hundreds of thousands of people will be able to test their blood pressure at home, thanks to lifesaving monitors on the health service.

New adult social care recruitment campaign launched

People are being encouraged to pursue a rewarding career in adult social care following the launch of a new recruitment campaign.

Pledge of 6,000 more GPs unlikely to be met

Sajid Javid has conceded that the government is likely to break its promise to increase the number of GPs in England by 6,000.

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