MHRA approves Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine in 12- to 15-year-olds

The MHRA has approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in children aged 12-15, saying it is safe and effective in this age group.

Over half of UK adults vaccinated with second dose

Over half of UK adults have been vaccinated with a second dose of the coronavirus vaccine, giving them the strongest possible protection.

Better care for patients result of better collaboration

NHS Providers has found that NHS trusts are forging ahead with ambitious plans to work together to deliver better care for patients.

Record number of doctors and nurses working in the NHS

According to the latest statistics, there are record numbers of NHS doctors and nurses working in England for the third month running.

Majority of nurses experience sexual harassment at work

A new poll of more than 2,000 nursing staff and students has found that three in five nurses have experienced sexual harassment at work.

£25m invested in diagnostic equipment for NHS Wales

More than £25 million is being invested in new imaging equipment to ensure the NHS in Wales has access to the latest technology.

Health staff urge for better PPE protection

More than 20 healthcare organisations are calling for stricter UK guidelines to be introduced on face masks and other PPE.

Three quarters of UK adults have received first vaccine

More than three quarters of UK adults have received a first dose of a coronavirus vaccine, with health services having now administered over 65.6 million vaccines.

Cornwall health organisations launch patient leader programme

Three NHS trusts which support the health of people living in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have launched the patient leader programme.

RUH Trust buys independent Circle Bath hospital

The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust has announced that it has bought Circle Bath to secure capacity for NHS patients.

NHS rolls out body cams to boost ambulance crew safety

Thousands of ambulance crews across the country will be provided with body cameras as part of a crackdown to reduce attacks on staff.

NHS treats first patient with the ‘world’s most expensive drug’

A five-month old baby has become the first patient to receive a potentially life-saving drug on the NHS to help children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Volunteering surge can be positive legacy from pandemic

Ruth May has said that increased volunteering across the NHS and beyond can be a positive legacy of the coronavirus pandemic.

One-dose Janssen vaccine approved by the MHRA

The Covid-19 Vaccine Janssen has been given regulatory approval by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.

GP surgery staff facing abuse and ‘tsunami of demand’

NHS staff at GP surgeries are facing unprecedented abuse and aggression from patients because of an appointments system ‘in meltdown’.

Use specialist hubs to cut surgery waiting times

The Royal College of Surgeons of England has called on the government to agree a ‘New Deal for Surgery’, including creating ‘surgical hubs’ to reduce the surgery backlog.  

Clarity needed on the role of primary care in ICSs

The NHS Confederation PCN Network has said that primary care leaders want to see more clarity about the role of primary care within integrated care systems.

CQC launches new strategy for regulation

The CQC launches an ambitious new strategy based on extensive consultation with the public and providers of health and social care services.

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