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The NHS has ordered 500 Nissan Leafs through its offshoot NHS Fleet Solutions.
People across the UK can ‘grab-a-jab’ this weekend as the NHS vaccination programme seeks to maximise protection before restrictions are lifted.
A state-of-the-art theatre ‘hub’ dedicated to cataract surgery has opened its doors to patients as part of a Newcastle Hospitals initiative.
Almost 100 per cent of people tested positive for antibodies 14 days after their second dose of the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccine.
Helen Whately has commissioned Health Education England to review long term strategic trends for the health and social care workforce.
More than two in three adults in the UK have now received both doses of a Covid-19 vaccine, giving them very high protection from the virus.
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced the launch of a selection process for eight new hospitals in England.
The number of those likely waiting for a transplant in the UK is now around 7,000, with the coronavirus pandemic leading to unprecedented challenges.
Everyone accessing or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a face covering and follow social distancing rules.
Partners of the NHS LIFT programme have called on the government to set out a clear commitment to the future of the model.
A new report shows the public may well be willing to embrace digital health to help the NHS, both in the long term and during any fresh coronavirus outbreaks.
The National Food Strategy has suggested that sugar and salt should be taxed and vegetables prescribed by the NHS.
NHS Providers is calling for urgent, clear, public communication of a single national approach on NHS infection control measures.
The Academy of Medical Sciences has warned that a potential surge in respiratory viruses could cause widespread ill health and put pressure on the NHS.
Hundreds of thousands of text messages will be sent this week reminding people to bring forward their second Covid dose appointment.
There are fears that the combination of restrictions easing and hesitancy to get vaccinated will lead to a further increase in infections among pregnant women.
Thousands of doctors say they want to see face coverings remain mandatory, with 90 per cent backing masks being worn on public transport.
The BMA council has overwhelmingly passed a resolution calling for the Health and Care Bill to be rejected.
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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