More stroke patients receive thrombolysis

Treatment for stroke patients is improving, according to the latest statistics from the Stroke Improvement National Audit Programme (SINAP). The number of patients receiving thrombolysis, or clot-busting treatment, following a stroke rose from 1% in 2008 to 8% this year. 53% of patients...<<Read More>>

Chase Farm loses key services

Chase Farm hospital in North London is set to lose key services in a reconfiguration – despite a previous pledge from David Cameron, when in opposition, to fight to oppose the change. The hospital’s A&E unit will be downgraded...

Government statement on A&E closures

Following a number of reports concerning A&E closures, the government has confirmed that A&E will only operate if staffing levels are ‘sufficient’.

However, a Department of Health spokesperson said: “The number of doctors choosing to specialise in A&E is rising...