‘Whole government’ approach to improving health needed

The Health Foundation is calling for a new approach to improving health, which will require coordinated action across government.

Busiest September on record for NHS staff

The number of people waiting for hospital treatment has hit a record high of 5.7 million, as NHS staff experience busiest September on record.

Trust leaders' concerns over unequal impact of the pandemic

A survey of trust leaders has revealed widespread worries that rapidly growing waiting lists will worsen existing health inequalities.

£250 million winter access fund to improve GP availability

The NHS has published a blueprint for improving access to GP appointments for patients alongside supporting GPs and their teams.

Growing concern about shortfall in social care workforce

Skills for Care has revealed the significant impact the pandemic has had on both the short and long-term challenges faced by the workforce.

HEE launches new medical degree pilot

Prospective medical students will soon be able to choose to study flexibly thanks to a new pilot scheme launched by HEE.

Third of doctors say their organisation is unprepared for winter

A RCP survey has found that more than a third of doctors currently feel that their organisation is not at all prepared for winter.

Committee of MPs criticise lockdown delay

MPs have stated that the UK's failure to do more to stop coronavirus spreading early in the pandemic was one of the worst ever public health failures.

Vaccination programme hits two million boosters mark

More than two million top up coronavirus jabs have been delivered in just three weeks, with those eligible urged to come forward.

Prisoners recycle hundreds of bikes for hospital staff

An innovative prison programme that encourages inmates to repair and recycle bikes will aim to refurbish over 900 bikes for hospital staff.

Blood donation to be made more inclusive

People who want to donate blood, particularly Black African donors, will be able to do so more easily from the end of 2021.

Pregnant women encouraged to get vaccine

Data shows that nearly 20 per cent of the most critically ill patients with coronavirus are unvaccinated pregnant women.

NHS mental health job coaches help thousands into work

Thanks to the NHS Long Term Plan, thousands of people with mental health problems have been supported into employment during the pandemic.

Private hospitals underused during pandemic

Private hospitals treated a total of just eight patients with coronavirus a day during the pandemic despite a multi-billion pound deal with the government.

Not enough psychiatrists to meet growing demand

Record numbers of people need mental health treatment but there aren’t enough psychiatrists to meet demand.

Campaign launched for flu jab and booster vaccine

DHSC has launched a new campaign encouraging those eligible to get free flu vaccine and booster coronavirus vaccine ahead of winter.

Reform a broken NHS dental service, BDA stresses

The BDA has warned that ambitions to level up on health will be impossible without real ambition to reform a broken NHS dental service.

Fund to end cycle of homelessness and hospital readmissions

People experiencing homelessness are to be supported through pilot projects to provide temporary accommodation, care and support.

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