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Positive change in the workplace not experienced equally by BAME doctors

A new report by the General Medical Council (GMC) has revealed Black and minority ethnic (BAME) doctors are less likely to report improvements in...

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Mental health services coped well, but still ‘significant unmet need’

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has revealed where mental health services made the most significant gains during the Covid-19 pandemic, empowering...

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Counsellor talking with young male about his mental health

Clinical evaluation confirms accuracy of asymptomatic Covid-19 test

Technical and clinical evaluation conducted by NHS trusts and universities has confirmed RT-LAMP tests to be accurate and sensitive enough to be used...

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A step change in system working but big questions remain

Today NHSE/I signalled a significant step change in the evolution of system working. There is now a clear national plan to accelerate the development...

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‘Tough lessons’ to be learnt from NAO report into PPE supply

The National Audit Office (NAO) recently published its findings from an investigation into government procurement for the supply of personal...

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Female nurse recording information while interviewing a patient

Addressing health inequalities in the recovery from Covid-...

Health and care services worldwide have faced an unparalleled challenge in responding to and managing the impact of Covid-19. No part of the...

NHS Confederation: We are not seeing major progress on tes...

As we continue through this second national lockdown, with one of the goals being the rapid development of the UK test and trace system, NHS...

Male patient describing breathing troubles with a doctor

NHS launches network of Long Covid clinics

Patients across the UK suffering from persistent or long-term symptoms of Covid-19, often referred to as Long Covid, will benefit from a new network...

Matt Hancock: The lessons we’ve learnt during the pandemic

Speaking to the NHS Clinical Commissioners conference, the Health Secretary Matt Hancock detailed the ways we can use the lessons learnt during the...

NICE recommends NHS use of innovative blood disorder treat...

Patient suffering from a severe blood disorder may soon find some relief after NICE recommended an innovative new treatment to be incorporated for...

Doctor in PPE swabbing a patient during a test

Tests proven accurate enough for community use

Extensive clinical evaluation from Public Health England (PHE) and the University of Oxford has demonstrated lateral flow tests – rapid turnaround...

Scottish manufacturer wins Covid-19 outstanding response a...

“This is the story of the pandemic… an incredible response at a time when it was most needed” Plastics manufacturer, ICL Tech Ltd, announced today...

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Who would first benefit from a Covid-19 vaccine?

It’s proven a challenging year so far in 2020, particularly as a result of Covid-19, so news that a potential vaccine candidate has shown promising...

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Specialist treatment for young people with eating disorder...

Young people who suffer from eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are set to receive rapid access to specialist NHS treatment across England...

UK reaches record testing capacity, over 10 million people...

New figures published by NHS Test and Trace reveal the UK has reached a landmark record testing capacity, with more than 10 million people across the...

Lockdown messaging must be careful not to discourage patie...

The Chair of the Royal College of GPs (RCGP) has issued a clear warning that any messaging used to encourage people to follow new national lockdown...

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Online dementia carer support resources to be assessed for...

A new study is set to assess an online training and support resource, developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), for family and friends...

NHE Nov/Dec 20

We all do best when healthcare professions work together

From tackling infection in hospitals to town planning, our Nov/Dec edition of NHE brings a diverse range of learning to help support the delivery of transformative patient care across our health sector

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Finger on the Pulse

Ep 14. Health messaging is a science, Professor Craig Jackson

On Episode 14 of NHE's Finger on the Pulse podcast, we're joined by Professor Craig Jackson, Professor of Occupational Health Psychology
Birmingham City University to discuss the coronavirus pandemic, the health messaging around it and how those in power have missed a trick by overlooking the key role of psychology in informing the public of restrictions, measures and the ever-changing situation

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