Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW) is marking Earth Day by launching the organisation’s ‘Green Plan’.

Six week health check up not assessing mothers

New mothers are still not being asked about their mental health despite GP practices in England now being funded to do so.

Hardworking NHS staff make public proud to be British

New research shows that the majority fo the public say the hard work of NHS staff during the pandemic makes them proud to be British.

Government launches Covid-19 Antivirals Taskforce

A new Antivirals Taskforce will identify treatments for UK patients who have been exposed to coronavirus to speed up recovery time.

Act now to address chronic undersupply of NHS staff

The Prime Minister is being urged to shore up NHS staff numbers, and head off a haemorrhaging of doctors, nurses and other frontline health workers.

New global partnership launched to fight future pandemics

The government has launched a new Pandemic Preparedness Partnership to save lives from future diseases and prevent another global pandemic.

10 million people receive second dose of vaccine

Over 10 million people in the UK have received their second dose of a coronavirus vaccine, meaning nearly a fifth of all UK adults have received both vaccines.

Nine in 10 pharmacies now offering free coronavirus tests

Nine in ten pharmacies across England are now distributing free rapid lateral flow tests for people to collect and use at home.

Facebook campaign seeks to prevent Type 2 diabetes

The NHS is using Facebook to reach millions of men aged 40 and over who are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

‘Chronic’ waiting times problem needs ‘long-term treatment’

Responding to NHS waiting times statistics, the Royal College of Surgeons of England is calling for a New Deal for surgery to get back on track.

Frontline NHS staff refusing vaccine prompts fears

Data shows that nearly 15 per cent of health service workers in England remain unvaccinated, prompting fears of staff refusing the jab.

GPs in London to prescribe financial advice

A pilot scheme in London will see GPs prescribe financial advice sessions for patients as part of plans to help people with long-term health conditions.

Doctors fear NHS will take years to recover

The Royal College of Physicians says the majority of doctors say it will take at least 18 months to get the NHS back on an even keel.

Joint letter on the health and social care workforce

The NHS Bill should put in place independent projections of how many health and social care staff will be in place in the future, says letter.

4.7 million waiting for operations across England

Approximately 4.7 million people were waiting for routine operations and procedures in England in February, the highest figure since 2007.

Post-pandemic remobilisation of NHS key SNP pledge

Nicola Sturgeon has set out ambitious plans that will see half of all spending on frontline Scottish NHS care go to GPs and community services.

Maternity care improvements held back by poor buildings

Health organisations are calling for upgrades to NHS maternity service buildings to improve care for women and conditions for staff.

Hundreds of GPs have left the NHS to move overseas

New GMC data has suggested that more than 700 GPs have left the NHS over the past six years to move overseas.

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