Plan needed for autumn booster vaccines

NHS Providers and the Royal College of GPs have urged the government to develop a robust plan for the autumn booster jab rollout.

Labour questions transparency of NHS chief exec role

Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary has raised concerns about the political influence in the appointment of the new chief executive of NHS England.

New data strategy launched to improve patient care

A new draft data strategy will soon be published outlining new patient rights to access their health records, as the NHS builds on power of data.

Referrals to UK gaming addiction clinic triple in lockdown

The number of children and young adults entering treatment for gaming addictions and disorders tripled over the last year.

Over six million NHS patients now using NHS App

More than six million NHS patients can now benefit from easy access to personalised medical services via the NHS App.

NHS invites all adults to get a coronavirus jab in final push

NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens has announced that all adults can now book a life-saving coronavirus jab vaccine.

NHS pay rise needed now, demands RCN

New analysis shows average house prices in the UK rose six times faster than NHS nurses’ pay in the last decade.

Hospitals undertook 1.6 million fewer operations last year

A new study has revealed that hospitals in England and Wales undertook almost 1.6 million fewer operations last year because of the pandemic.

£52 million to fast track online maternity records

England’s Chief Nurse Ruth May has announced that every mum to be will be able to access their maternity records on their smart phones.

NHS to use volunteers to teach CPR

Following footballer Christian Eriksen receiving CPR at a recent Euro 2020 match, the NHS has said that it is sending out an army of volunteers to teach CPR.

Doctors are suffering ‘emotional’ and ‘psychological’ distress

Doctors are suffering ‘moral distress’ and even ‘moral injury’ because they cannot give patients the care they want to when they feel they need it.

Half of trusts still unclear on decarbonisation targets

New figures have revealed that half of NHS trusts are charging ahead with EV infrastructure, but remain off track on overall decarbonisation targets.

Service must strengthen the diversity of NHS boards

NHS organisations can have senior leaders that properly reflect the diversity of their staff by refreshing their appointment processes.

NHS to roll out health checks at vaccine appointments

Amanda Pritchard has set out how the health service will roll out opportunities for health checks at times when patients already have other appointments.

£36 million to use AI technology in NHS care

Thousands of patients and NHS staff will benefit from dozens of new pioneering projects awarded a share of £36 million to test AI technology.

Trust launches online digital portal for patients

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has launched a secure, online digital portal for patients to manage their hospital appointments.

Hospitals announced for national ‘whole-practice’ data pilots

The first providers taking part in ADAPt, a national data alignment programme between the NHS and private sector, have been confirmed.

Mandatory vaccinations for care home staff in England

Coronavirus vaccinations are to become mandatory for care home staff, as ministers consider extending the move to all NHS staff.

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