NHS mental health crisis helplines receive three million calls

NHS England has said that mental health phone lines run by the NHS have answered around three million calls during the pandemic.

NHS buckling under strain of winter pressures in summer

Health leaders are warning that overwhelming demand from patients is putting severe and unprecedented strain on the urgent care system.

Award recognition for Astra-Zeneca jab researchers

Research teams at Oxford University who developed a Covid vaccine are among the winners of this year’s NHS Parliamentary Awards.

New Covid wave causing operations cancellations

Hospitals are again being forced to cancel operations as a result of increasing numbers of patients with coronavirus needing treatment.

Government urged to prioritise improvements to imaging

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has written to the government urging it to prioritise improvements to NHS imaging services.

New pilot to help people exercise more and eat better

Plans for a new pilot to help people exercise more and eat better are being laid out by the government in a bid to cut obesity rates.

Watchdog launches probe into health department's emails

Elizabeth Denham has launched an investigation into the use of private email accounts at the Department of Health and Social Care.

Health and Care Bill introduced to Parliament

New proposals to build a modern health and care system that delivers better care for communities has been introduced to Parliament.

1,000 babies die preventable deaths in England each year

The Health and Social Care Committee says that improvements in maternity services have been too slow, with safety lessons not being learned.

New NHS Open Space website launched

A new website for NHS Open Space has been launched which will make searching for, making and managing flexible room bookings quicker and easier.

Study highlights disparity in coronavirus mortality rates

Working age adults in England’s poorest areas were almost four times more likely to die from coronavirus than those in the wealthiest areas.

Report highlights relationship between obesity and deprivation

Rates of obesity in England are high and rising, with a strong systemic relationship between obesity and deprivation.

South Tees first in England to achieve green award

South Tees Hospitals NHS FT has become the first trust in England to achieve an international environmental management award for all its hospitals.

RCP warns of a worsening NHS staff shortage

As the NHS celebrates its 73rd birthday, the Royal College of Physicians has warned of a worsening staff shortage.

Vital support for new mothers missed during pandemic

Thousands of women could not get vital help with their mental health during pregnancy or right after giving birth because of the pandemic.

NHS mental health beds down a quarter since 2010

Labour has revealed that the number of beds in NHS mental health hospitals has fallen by a quarter since 2010.

Health chiefs urge people to consider career in NHS

The country’s top nurse, most senior doctor and the leader of other health professionals have issued a joint call for people to consider joining the NHS.

The George Cross awarded to the NHS

The Queen has awarded the George Cross to the NHS in recognition of 73 years of dedicated service and for its work during the pandemic.

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