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16/09/2024
North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is set to take a giant leap towards net zero, as workers at University Hospital of Hartlepool gear up...
The latest findings from the landmark PANORAMIC clinical trial indicate that the antiviral drug known as molnupiravir can offer some long-term...
13/09/2024
Mental health leaders are calling for the government to fast-track reform, after new statistics revealed stark inequalities in how the Mental Health...
In a landmark move, the world’s first fully robotic heart transplant has been successfully performed on a 16-year-old suffering from end-stage heart...
12/09/2024
For episode 51 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Dr Dan Rose, who is the medical director for UK and Ireland at Everlight...
The latest monthly performance statistics from NHS England (NHSE) show that it has been the “busiest summer ever” for English A&E departments, with...
The health and social care sector is today responding to Lord Darzi’s landmark review of the NHS, which has concluded that a decade of investment...
New cancer statistics show that the vast majority of patients have a positive view on the care they receive across NHS Scotland. The Cancer Patient...
11/09/2024
Pancreatic Cancer UK has launched a new risk checker tool in partnership with NHS England (NHSE), as part of the latest bid to enable earlier...
Diabetes UK is urging health secretary Wes Streeting to reduce health inequalities and type 2 diabetes rates through wider access to free school meals...
The Welsh Government has announced that Agenda for Change (AfC) NHS staff will receive a 5.5% pay award, while doctors and dentists will get an extra...
10/09/2024
In a major next step in the fight against brain cancer, the government has launched two new funding calls to help drive forward brain tumour research...
The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has approved four new cancer treatments for use by NHS Scotland as part of its September release. The newly...
In commemoration of World Suicide Prevention Day, the Welsh Government has today launched a national advisory service as well as fresh guidance in a...
09/09/2024
The pledges made as part of the Labour Party manifesto will not be enough for the new government and NHS to achieve the 18-week referral to treatment...
Health secretary Wes Streeting says that Lord Darzi’s report concludes that the NHS is “broken but not beaten” and that “investment matters but so...
More than nine in 10 (92%) NHS leaders think the upcoming 2024/25 year will be more challenging than 2023/24, a new survey from NHS Providers has...
06/09/2024
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has made two landmark approvals this week, with some patients set to gain access to a...
NHS England’s CEO Amanda Pritchard has signalled the health service’s commitment to supporting veterans’ healthcare with the signing of the Armed...
Around 10 million people in England are living in an area which has a substandard mental health plan, according to a new report from the Mental Health...
05/09/2024
New research from the Health Foundation has indicated that NHS surgical hubs could be crucial in the battle to tackle waiting lists, after it...
A new report from the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) has revealed that patient safety is being impacted by widespread...
Prostate Cancer Research and Breast Cancer Now have joined forces to launch a new £600k funding call to help researchers tackle the spread of cancers...
04/09/2024
St. Vincent’s Private Hospital (SVPH), part of St. Vincent’s Healthcare Group, has formed a 10-year Value Partnership worth €40m with Siemens...
Wales’ health secretary Mark Drakeford has today confirmed that the Welsh centre of excellence for burns and plastic surgery is set to benefit from a...
NHS mental health services are being called on to offer money, housing and welfare advice, after a new report revealed that the vast majority (84%) of...
The Scottish Government is challenging people to think differently about neurodegenerative diseases with a new Rethink Dementia campaign in...
03/09/2024
In the face of ever-growing demands and challenges, healthcare efficiency has become a critical focus for the NHS. While digital transformation often...
Government minister for public health and prevention, Andrew Gwynne MP, is being urged by health inequality experts to update leaders on plans for a...
In a significant change to how health and social care organisations measure and self-report their cyber security posture, NHS England (NHSE) and the...
In a major switch-up in the third sector, the children and young people’s mental health charity, Anna Freud, has announced it is promoting world...
02/09/2024
In a first ever for the health service, experts at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust have shown how augmented reality (AR) can help better deliver pain...
In a landmark moment for public health, NHS staff will officially commence provision of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for older adults...
NHS England (NHSE) is trialling blood pressure tests at dentist and optometry appointments in a bid to find those at risk of stroke and heart attacks...
30/08/2024
A new report from the Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) suggests that expanding patient choice and enabling private organisations to...
NHS England (NHSE) is set to use mirrors across the country to reflect the importance of early cancer diagnosis as part of a new campaign in UK gyms...
A new move from the government to boost the economy through improved public health will see over 130,000 people benefit from an NHS Health Check. The...
29/08/2024
In a major move from the devolved administration, Northern Ireland’s Department of Health has published its Mental Health Strategy Delivery Plan for...
The NHS Confederation’s CEO, Matthew Taylor, is calling on chancellor Rachel Reeves to address the mounting financial crisis in the NHS early ahead of...
Strengthening its place as a home of cutting-edge research, the UK Government has announced that a landmark £400m investment will help expand the...
28/08/2024
New research from the Health Foundation has shown the UK is among the worst performing high-income countries when it comes to hospital waits. The UK...
A new framework from NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has been launched to help the health service cut waiting lists by streamlining the way it...
The first lung cancer patient has been given a new investigational cancer vaccine as part of an mRNA clinical trial being led by University College...
27/08/2024
The NHS has confirmed a new partnership that will support increases to people’s access to online health services. Launching officially in October, the...
NHS England has today announced that mental health support will now be available through 111. By introducing this change, England has now become one...
23/08/2024
The UK’s largest public procurement organisation, Crown Commercial Service, is set to invest more than £15m into NHS England in a move that is...
The National Institute for Health and Care Research has announced it will be taking over control of the Better Methods for Better Research Programme...
22/08/2024
For episode 50 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Dr Nicky Huskens, CEO at the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission, to talk...
A new Alzheimer’s disease treatment that slows down the effects of dementia which has been licensed today by the Medicines and Healthcare products...
The Scottish Government has confirmed funding for 12 new projects which are set to improve cancer care across NHS Scotland. The Single Point of...
21/08/2024
The NHS Confederation has appointed Maudsley Charity CEO Rebecca Gray as its new mental health network director. Gray will start her role in January...
NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland have been offered “the best pay package in the UK” according to the Scottish Government as it looks to invest...
20/08/2024
The Welsh NHS Confederation has called on Wales’ new first minister Eluned Morgan to include conversations about the country’s population health in...
The new government’s campaign slogan of ‘Change’ must include reforms to how the NHS recruits nurses, according to the Royal College of Nursing (RCN)...
19/08/2024
Taking place at the Manchester Central convention complex from 08-09 October 2024, and this year organised around the theme of “Embracing the...
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and Medical Research Council (MRC) are funding a new clinical trial to investigate whether...
Women and babies are at risk with the rise in the number of maternity care investigations, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) has...
16/08/2024
For the first time, the health service will offer the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine as part of its vaccination drive, NHS England (NHSE)...
A “sustainable, cost-effective and fun” respiratory innovation that helps people during physiotherapy that was invented by health service nurses is...
A new data and digital academy is set to help the NHS’s workforce in London through data analytic and artificial intelligence (AI) training. More than...
15/08/2024
Society’s most vulnerable children are more likely to be turned away from NHS child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) because their...
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has reported a “concerning rise” in antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea infections across England. Last year saw...
Just a few hours after the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) declared the outbreak of mpox – formerly known as monkeypox...
14/08/2024
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) has become the first and only organisation in Europe to achieve a HIMSS stage six validation...
In a boost for women’s health, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended a new treatment for uterine fibroids (UFs)...
Close collaboration between Police Scotland and NHS Lanarkshire is helping improve service delivery for patients while reducing the need for officer...
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has declared a public health emergency in relation to the ongoing outbreak of mpox...
13/08/2024
In a move to inspire the next generation of health researchers, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is rolling out more than...
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has identified points of “poor decision-making, omissions and errors of judgement” in its review of mental health...
12/08/2024
For episode 49 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by David Hemming, who is service lead for major programmes at NHS Shared...
The British Medical Association (BMA) has said policy decisions that have undervalued the medical profession are to blame for the amount of doctors...
In a bid to further boost NHS workforce numbers, NHS England is urging students and those looking for a new direction in life to consider the...
The Scottish Government is set to continue its drive to increase the amount of patients using NHS Scotland’s Hospital at Home service, with £3.6m of...
09/08/2024
There is no reliable evidence to support the differences in price the NHS is paying for the various valves needed for keyhole heart surgery and the...
08/08/2024
Public satisfaction with the NHS hit an all-time low on the eve of the general election, according to new polling from Ipsos which has been published...
Hundreds of NHS England (NHSE) patients are set to benefit from access to the first gene therapy in Europe for beta-thalassaemia after the National...
Primary care being key to future pandemic preparedness is one of the key findings from a landmark Covid-19 research study conducted by the National...
07/08/2024
The government has announced that the NHS will be one of the beneficiaries of a series of artificial intelligence (AI) projects that are set to...
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has approved the drug abaloparatide, which is marketed as Eladynos by Theramex, as an...
06/08/2024
Researchers at the University of Manchester will trial a system to allow patients to add their daily symptoms to their health record, in a first for...
NHS England has confirmed that hundreds of people with type 2 diabetes are now in remission thanks to a radical programme. The 12-month ‘Soups and...
05/08/2024
Seven new researchers have been appointed to the prestigious National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Global Health Professorships. The...
The NHS’s Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) team—in partnership with the Royal College of Physicians (RCP)—have published new guidance to help...
The Scottish Government is continuing its support to parents who have had their child(ren) taken into care through almost £1m of mental health funding...
02/08/2024
Governments and researchers around the globe are being called upon to strengthen and accelerate preparations for the next pandemic by the World Health...
New research shows that a series of public health interventions that help reduce the risk of dementia could help save England as much as £4bn by...
Involving community healthcare staff in the development and implementation of digital technology can be the key to unlocking the new government’s...
01/08/2024
More than half (56%) of England’s GP practices took part in research during 2023/24, according to new data from the National Institute for Health and...
In what the government has described as an “emergency measure”, changes to the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme are set to open the door for the...
In what will be another huge stride towards sustainability targets, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust’s (MFT) Trafford General Hospital is...
31/07/2024
New polling from the Health Foundation shows that, while there is concrete support for artificial intelligence (AI) in the NHS, there are still some...
The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust (LAS) is paving the way forward in how the health service can support apprenticeship roles, as the Department...
New draft national guidance is set to be shared on safe and effective practice for physician associates (PAs) by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP)...
30/07/2024
New chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves has announced that strike action could be set to end after the government reached an agreement with the...
A new distribution centre near Liverpool will boost the health service’s resilience and support more than 100 trusts, NHS Supply Chain has said. The...
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has confirmed it will not recommend trastuzumab deruxtecan — otherwise known as Enhertu —...
29/07/2024
Oncology experts from Guy’s and St Thomas’ and King’s College London have made a ground-breaking cancer research discovery, the NHS has announced...
A new report from King’s College London has suggested that NHS support staff still feel undervalued and invisible 10 years after the Cavendish Review...
A new partnership between the NHS, academia, government, and industry has launched in a bid to accelerate clinical trials and treatment for chronic...
26/07/2024
In a recent webinar hosted by e18 innovation, experts from NHS trusts and automation providers came together to discuss the transformative potential...
A major new research study has delivered “convincing” findings that the recombinant shingles vaccine may also protect against dementia. For the study...
Health secretary Wes Streeting has said the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is “not fit for purpose” after interim findings from Dr Penny Dash’s...
The Scottish Government estimates that the latest round of NHS funding to reduce waiting lists could deliver more than 60,000 additional procedures...
25/07/2024
For episode 48 of the National Health Executive podcast, we spoke to award-winning and internationally acclaimed broadcaster and journalist, Pete...
Plans to boost the NHS workforce will fall flat unless trainers are prioritised, the General Medical Council (GMC) has warned after results from its...
Science and technology secretary Peter Kyle has today announced that research being supported by the UK Biobank will benefit from a £16m boost, thanks...
24/07/2024
England’s national guardian, Dr Jayne Chidgey-Clark, has said the “broken” NHS can be fixed if we begin listening to staff, after new analysis showed...
A stroke treatment decision from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) could be set to save the NHS millions of pounds. NICE...
NHS England (NHSE) and Prostate Cancer Research have joined forces to launch a new data platform that health leaders hope can transform patient care...
23/07/2024
NHS Providers has announced that a new taskforce has been launched today, to support diversity improvements in the NHS communications workforce. Led...
Five healthcare trusts across England have come together to form the Circular Economy Healthcare Alliance, in a display of commitment towards a...
22/07/2024
A new pill to treat advanced hormone sensitive prostate cancer has been recommended in final draft guidance by NICE, and could benefit more than 40...
Data from NHS England has shown that the number of people being diagnosed with dementia is at a record high. This comes with figures showing that 487...
19/07/2024
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) have published an in-depth report covering all deaths across Norfolk and Suffolk between April 2019...
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has published the first module report, into the UK’s resilience and preparedness for the pandemic. Investigating the state of...
18/07/2024
As the new Labour government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, takes charge, there is a golden opportunity to fulfil a key manifesto promise...
Yesterday, the King formally opened parliament, using his speech to confirm some of the bills that the government will be introducing in the not-too...
Up to 400,000 more women each year could be screened for cervical cancer in the UK, after a successful trial of self-sampling kits. A trial by...
17/07/2024
The NHS should build stronger partnerships with the voluntary and community sector if it wants to provide better and more trusted mental health care...
New data shows that the public’s satisfaction with NHS Scotland has fallen to the lowest level since before the millennium, according to the Scottish...
The UK is set to launch its national respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programme this autumn, becoming the first country in the world to...
16/07/2024
Stamping out kidney health inequalities should be “everyone’s responsibility” according to experts from Kidney Research UK after its new report...
NHS experts are calling for the new government to create a better environment for integrated care systems (ICSs) to succeed in, especially through...
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended a new digital technology that could help the NHS cut waiting lists in...
15/07/2024
In a move that could provide a huge step towards wider access to testing and diagnosis across the globe, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has...
Delays in NHS care are risking the creation of a “forgotten generation of young people” according to Sir Julian Hartley, as data indicates that the...
In a fresh move to combat climate change and progress NHS net zero targets, the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has launched a new toolkit to help...
12/07/2024
NHS England (NHSE) has announced that a new multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment will cut hospital time for patients by 90% and free up time for...
Professor Edith Heard will take over as the director and CEO at the Francis Crick Institute next summer, with current and founding chief, Sir Paul...
11/07/2024
New waiting time analysis from the Nuffield Trust indicates that England is lagging behind other high-income countries in its recovery from the Covid...
Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has today ordered Professor Lord Darzi to carry out a “raw and frank assessment” of the state of the...
The latest data from NHS England (NHSE) indicates that the overall waiting list increased by around 30,000 to 7.6 million during May, with a slightly...
Mike Nesbitt, Northern Ireland’s health minister, has said that addressing health inequalities must be at the heart of any future health reforms, as...
10/07/2024
A leading group of oncology experts have outlined how the NHS can improve cancer care by addressing a series of time-critical problems. These issues...
Following the appointment of Wes Streeting as new health secretary, and ministerial roles being given to Stephen Kinnock and Karin Smyth, the...
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has said Nazir Afzal’s independent report into its culture will be a turning point for the organisation after...
09/07/2024
New health secretary Wes Streeting says he is committed to reversing the funding shortfall observed across general practice and primary care as a...
Kicking off the appointments in Wes Streeting’s ministerial team are Karin Smyth and Stephen Kinnock, as the Department of Health and Social Care...
NHS Providers has made two new appointments to its leadership team in the form of Caroline Harrison and Isabel Lawicka. Harrison comes in as director...
08/07/2024
For episode 47 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Sue Holden, the CEO at the Advancing Quality Alliance — otherwise known as...
Following the culmination of the general election and the dust settling on prime minister Sir Keir Starmer’s new cabinet, the major stakeholders...
The Northern Irish devolved government is kicking off the fresh parliament with a consultation on a new Public Health Bill that aims to replace the...
The multidisciplinary team that was established to examine how the Cass Review could apply across NHS Scotland has submitted its findings to the...
05/07/2024
With nothing now standing between Sir Keir Starmer and political hegemony, health leaders in Northern Ireland are calling for collective support from...
On a day that will likely be overshadowed by the shifting of political power in this country following the Labour Party’s general election victory...
Following the frenetic general election campaigns from all the nation’s major political parties, the Sir Keir Starmer-led Labour Party has stormed to...
04/07/2024
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is launching its first ever clinical treatment guideline to help adults stop smoking. Among other things, the WHO...
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has announced that Dr Mumtaz Patel will step in as acting president, following the decision of Dr Sarah Clarke...
In recognition of her stellar work caring for bereaved families, midwife Julie Wills of Bristol’s St Michael’s Hospital has been given the Elaine...
03/07/2024
On the eve of the general election, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is calling on the next government to ensure the success of the NHS Long Term...
Parkinson’s Europe, the leading voice for those with the disease across the continent, has announced that four new people are set to bolster its...
It is now more than six years since Dame Tessa Jowell began the final campaign of her life: a call for more help for people with brain tumours. She...
In a ground-breaking new collaboration, the University of Oxford is partnering with Northern Ireland in a move that will see improved health outcomes...
02/07/2024
Medical and NHS experts from Sheffield have risen to global acclaim with a patient engagement award for a digital dementia assessment tool. The...
More than three-quarters (76%) of GPs think their excessive workloads are compromising patient safety, according to a new survey conducted by the...
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) moves into a new era this week, as new president, Sophie Russell, takes over from the outgoing Rebeccah Davies...
01/07/2024
NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has been named one of the best workplaces for employee wellbeing in the country. NHS SBS were placed 36th among...
A new survey of more than 11,000 nurses has revealed that only a third of shifts have enough registered nurses on them, according to the Royal College...
Doctors in Wales have voted overwhelmingly in favour of accepting the Welsh Government’s pay offer, putting an end to three separate secondary care...
28/06/2024
Politicians have been urged to step up by the leader of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) and stamp out racism in maternity care for good. The RCM...
The next generation of NHS professionals are benefitting from world-leading facilities at Swansea University, with the higher education institute...
New figures from NHS England (NHSE) show the admirable level of performance being achieved in general practice, but also have health leaders concerned...
27/06/2024
Trust leaders are warning that the next government will have to act swiftly and hit the ground running if it does not want its general election...
The third sector has come together to put forward the patient perspective and offer insight into how NHS diagnostics can be vastly improved, as...
The Welsh Government has launched a new set of resources it hopes healthcare organisations can use to reduce the use of restrictive practices and...
26/06/2024
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has said that the next Government must prioritise the improvement of maternity services. The RCM believes that the...
A survey from the British Medical Association has highlighted the struggles that GPs are having when trying to find work. Through this, it was...
24/06/2024
For episode 46 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Trish Greenhalgh, who is a professor of primary care health sciences at the...
New research has revealed the “shameful reality” of the current state of NHS emergency departments, according to the Royal College of Emergency...
Technology that helps patients monitor their blood pressure remotely has reached a major milestone for people in Scotland and saved the NHS hundreds...
As the UK approaches the definitive days in the general election, several thought leaders are offering their insight into how the next parliament must...
21/06/2024
Healthcare experts from the Nuffield Trust are calling on the next government to approach the issue of waiting lists differently, after research...
Health leaders at the G7 and G20 Health Summit have moved to press home the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and sepsis, warning that...
20/06/2024
Awareness of greenwashing and understanding the Green Claims Code is becoming increasingly important for businesses and consumers alike. To help in...
As the culmination of the general election draws closer, a leading cancer charity has warned that the survival rates for the disease in the UK are 25...
The NHS is facing a £38bn shortfall in the funding needed to significantly improve its services by the end of next parliament, according to new...
19/06/2024
Standardisation, collaboration and digital transformation have been earmarked as ways the NHS can improve productivity in a new expert report from the...
Researchers from University College London (UCL) have taken a “major step forward” in the fight against Parkinson’s, after they developed a new blood...
18/06/2024
As general election season enters its second phase, NHS leaders continue to raise awareness of the issues the next government needs to address. This...
The largest health board within NHS Wales has moved to improve its operational oversight and protection against cyber threats with the installation of...
17/06/2024
NHS staff across the country have been recognised as part of the King’s Birthday Honours list. Those among the awards include Professor Janice...
A think tank has said that the Conservative and Labour general election manifestos would constitute a lower level of NHS spending than during the...
14/06/2024
The Labour Party unveiled its manifesto at an event in Manchester yesterday, as Sir Keir Starmer launched his bid to form the next government after...
The final NHS performance statistics before the general election next month have put the scale of the waiting list challenge into sharp focus, as...
13/06/2024
Four of the country’s leading cancer charities have set out a bold new plan for children and young people with the disease, as they call for better...
New figures from the National Diabetes Audit reveal an almost 20% rise in the number of people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the last year...
12/06/2024
The NHS is grappling with a monumental challenge in managing its elective care waiting lists. As of February 2024, an overwhelming 7.5 million...
Oxford-based researchers are exploring how fluorescent dye can help surgeons remove prostate cancer cells in real-time and with better long-term...
A new private, at-home diagnostic service that has become the first to be integrated into the NHS app has been described as a “win-win” for GPs. The...
Welsh government minister Dawn Bowden has officially launched the country’s social care workforce delivery plan for the next three years, building on...
11/06/2024
The Scottish Government has approved new legislation that will enable a pause on debt recovery action for those with mental ill health. The Bankruptcy...
The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) has called for sustainable investment and renewed digital technology for district nurses, after a major new report...
The prime minister Rishi Sunak formally launched the Conservative party manifesto at an event in Silverstone today. This comes after ambitious...
10/06/2024
NHS Scotland’s hospital at home for older people programme is set to benefit from £3.6m of further investment in 2024/25, the Scottish Government has...
As it enters its third year, the Welsh Government has said the Six Goals for Urgent and Emergency Care programme will focus on cutting ambulance...
England’s top health officials have come together to launch a call for blood donors in the aftermath of the ransomware attack at Guy’s and St Thomas’...
07/06/2024
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has called for the next government to make an immediate financial intervention to stabilise nursing education...
Leaders at the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) have urged political parties to focus on problem-solving rather than point-scoring, as...
The NHS Confederation has renewed its call for the next parliament to lead a cross-government national mission for health improvement, following new...
06/06/2024
Patients in London are benefitting from a new GP ‘super surgery’ that has opened, tripling the size of its predecessor. The site is operated by...
Black, Asian and ethnic minorities are underrepresented in genetic medicine research but targeted public engagement along with the acknowledgement of...
New research has revealed that the presence of biomedical scientists in the bowel cancer patient pathway benefits the NHS by nearly £600m a year. More...
05/06/2024
Key services at several London hospitals have been severely disrupted by a ransomware attack this week at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust...
The Scottish Government is set to put service leaders, royal colleges, third sector groups and other experts at the heart of NHS Scotland reforms over...
Local leaders are calling for the next government to develop the first sexual health strategy since 2001, after new figures from the UK Health...
04/06/2024
NHS England (NHSE) has appointed the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ former president, Dr Adrian James, as its first medical director for mental...
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) has chosen Felicity Taylor-Drewe to come in as its new chief operating officer (COO) in October...
As the country continues to prepare for the general election on 4 July, the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has set out what the next government has...
03/06/2024
Thousands of cancer patients in England will gain fast-track access to trials of personalised cancer vaccines as the NHS launches a world-leading...
The Royal College of Nursing has claimed that there is now a ‘national emergency’ in corridor care, and has called for political action. According to...
31/05/2024
NHS England has announced that almost a quarter more appointments were delivered in April than in the same period before the Covid-19 pandemic...
30/05/2024
While the Prime Minister’s general election announcement took almost everyone by surprise, the focus on the NHS so early in the campaign won’t have...
New research has shown that financially supporting healthcare students could lead to a huge influx of NHS staff in the future. Analysis from the...
A prominent think tank has called the incumbent government’s commitment to moving care away from hospitals into question after analysis found unequal...
Jeremy Miles, Wales’ economy secretary, has today announced that £900,000 will be ringfenced for five projects that are expected to deliver real-life...
29/05/2024
For episode 45 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Nathalie Kingston, who is the director the National Institute for Health...
Almost £9m of funding is set to expand the provision of life-changing diabetes technology across the NHS in Scotland. The Scottish Government has said...
Hot on the heels of Jean Gomes’ appointment at University College London Global Business School for Health (UCL GBSH), the institution has now...
NHS Charities Together has revealed the eight initiatives that are set to benefit from more than £1m of green social prescribing investment as part of...
28/05/2024
In its latest patient safety measure, NHS England (NHSE) has announced the 143 hospital sites that will trial Martha’s Rule this year. The initial...
A national theatre scheduling tool is set to be rolled out across NHS Scotland after research found it could improve operational efficiency by up to...
The Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS) has elected 58 new biomedical and health scientists to join its prestigious Fellowship. The incoming experts...
24/05/2024
NHS England (NHSE) and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have set out a new plan for a more rules-based, integrated and...
The world’s first business school dedicated to health at University College London (UCL) has appointed leadership expert, Jean Gomes, as an honorary...
Health Innovation West Midlands (HIWM) has launched a ‘first of its kind’ resource for the country’s health and care sector. The guide has been...
23/05/2024
Health chiefs have told NHS Providers that politicians must get behind its ‘next generation NHS’ plan, following prime minister Rishi Sunak’s...
A bespoke new training centre is set to improve patient care delivered by the NHS Scotland workforce, according to the Scottish Government. The NHS...
The government is exploring whether newly qualified dentists should be compelled to work in the NHS after their training has finished in a new...
22/05/2024
A new standardised tool that can help identify and respond to deteriorations in pregnant women is set to be fully rolled out across the NHS in England...
Every radiography department in England is set to benefit from “game-changing” AI that can find cancer cells two-and-a-half times faster than doctors...
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has made a statement of policy intent which could signal an important move toward a new...
21/05/2024
A new Bill will see private profit removed from children’s care and people given more control over their healthcare, the Welsh Government has...
A £24.6m community diagnostic centre (CDC) in Leicestershire is one step closer to delivery after planning permission was unanimously granted by...
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will host the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) HealthTech Research Centre...
20/05/2024
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust has committed to a renewed 12-year Value Partnership with Siemens Healthineers. Born as the first radiology Managed...
The infected blood scandal, which has been dubbed the biggest treatment disaster in NHS history, could have largely been avoided. That is according to...
More researchers from low and middle income countries (LMICs) than ever are set to benefit from access to global health research funding, following a...
New research has revealed that the public want the government to prioritise primary care over hospitals and would be in favour of higher taxation to...
17/05/2024
NHS England (NHSE) has announced that the co-chairs for its new ADHD Taskforce will be Cardiff University’s Professor Anita Thapar and Joanna Killian...
Uncertainties over the New Hospital Programme (NHP) are costing millions of pounds every month and are compounding already stretched budgets, trust...
NHS England (NHSE) has revealed the next stage of its Urgent and Emergency Care Recovery Plan. The headline commitments for 2024/25 are to improve A&E...
16/05/2024
In the latest bid to tackle the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the UK Government has announced its intention to invest up to £85m...
In a “hugely positive step” toward resolution, the government and the British Medical Association’s (BMA) junior doctors committee have decided to...
15/05/2024
The government is being called on to put all its new policies through a mental health test and consider whether proposals will have a net positive...
The government has announced that the largest expansion of patient choice in the NHS in a decade will commence in the coming months. The move will see...
A new package of funding to boost brain tumour research has been announced by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) alongside the...
14/05/2024
For episode 44 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Tom Bell, who has held management roles in the public, private and third...
NHS leaders are calling for change after a new report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) revealed that real-terms health spending has risen...
As part of ongoing work to deliver the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, the government has announced the official allocation of 350 additional medical...
New legislation in primary care is set to give pharmacy staff more time with patients while also making medicine dispensing more efficient, the...
13/05/2024
NHS England (NHSE) has issued new guidance to dental practices encouraging them to take advantage of the ‘golden hello’ scheme which will see...
A new accessibility innovation could be set to boost the uptake of life-saving NHS bowel cancer screening. As part of a six-month pilot, around 500...
Patients with a rare heart condition are set to benefit from a landmark approval for a new drug that can significantly reduce risk of both...
10/05/2024
Dr Faris Al-Ramadani told delegates at National Health Executive’s digital health conference that we have “entered a new era” in digital...
“The more you digitise, the more you disadvantage people,” said Trisha Greenhalgh at National Health Executive’s digital health online conference...
Monthly statistics from NHS England (NHSE) have revealed progress in cancer care, ambulance response times and backlog waiting lists. For the second...
09/05/2024
A first for Scotland’s NHS has been achieved through testing of a hi-tech system to flag how sick patients are when they come to an emergency...
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has launched a new Maternity Disadvantage Assessment Tool (MatDAT) for the midwifery workforce. With a growing...
08/05/2024
The government has launched a new five-year plan today to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in a bid to improve public health and strengthen ties...
The UK’s major party political leaders have all been given a stark warning that they must prioritise palliative and end of life care in their election...
NHS patients are missing around 1.4 million operations and procedures every year due to a large and worsening shortage of anaesthetists, according to...
07/05/2024
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has jointly published a new report with Ofsted detailing how the Start for Life programme can improve. The review...
People will be able to access a world-leading new laser beam therapy treatment next month in a move that NHS chiefs believe will be “game changing”...
Messaging patients through the NHS App has saved the health service more than £1m in the last year, according to NHS England (NHSE) figures. During...
03/05/2024
Thousands of sickle cell disease patients are set to benefit from a new treatment option, after a price reduction prompted the National Institute for...
NHS England (NHSE) has announced that it has seen record numbers of women accessing specialist perinatal mental health support. NHS statistics show...
A maternity team in Wales has been recognised for its work to address inequalities for pregnant women with learning disabilities. The Maternity...
02/05/2024
A team of experts from Barts Health NHS Trust have used artificial intelligence (AI) to read clinical letters and help prevent patients missing out on...
A new prostate cancer screening trial is looking to revolutionise diagnosis for the disease and save the lives of thousands of men every year. The...
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has set out its strategic approach to artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure both...
01/05/2024
A study led by King’s College London, University of Surrey and University College London, and funded by the National Institute for Health and Care...
NHS Property Services (NHSPS) is celebrating the delivery of 25 new social prescribing sites to its partners across the country, achieving its goal of...
30/04/2024
The University of Sunderland is celebrating a landmark moment for its School of Medicine, after the General Medical Council (GMC) agreed to add it to...
Three healthcare unions have joined forces to publish a new standards document for international recruitment, following reports that overseas staff...
The NHS has urged the government to seize its “once in a decade opportunity” to reset its relationship with patients, following an announcement from...
29/04/2024
Discover how the power of data is improving healthcare commissioning in our upcoming webinar, hosted by Esri UK, on Tuesday 7th May at 11am. Esri UK...
The Welsh NHS Confederation has announced that Jonathan Morgan will lead the organisation into a bold new era of collaboration as chair. Jonathan, who...
An open competition for the designation and funding of the new Commercial Research Delivery Centres (CRDCs) has been launched by the National...
A first-of-its-kind collaboration between government experts and NHS England (NHSE) is set to help the NHS workforce harness the power of artificial...
26/04/2024
For episode 43 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Dr Penny Kechagioglou, who is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist at...
A landmark new clinical trial, which will evaluate the world’s first personalised mRNA vaccine for melanoma, has launched at University College London...
NHS England (NHSE) along with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) have set out a wide range of measures to radically improve the lives of...
Six NHS sites have been named as Tessa Jowell Centres of Excellence, as the national effort to improve the treatment, care and research for children...
25/04/2024
NHS England’s (NHSE) national director of community health services, personalised care, and palliative and end of life care, James Sanderson, is set...
A new report from the Medical Technology Group (MTG) has set out how to end “deeply embedded” variation within the NHS after research found that...
Switching to decaffeinated hot drinks in care homes could unlock an almost-£100m saving for the NHS, according to a landmark new trial. A study was...
24/04/2024
A new multi-disciplinary team led by the chief medical officer (CMO) – comprising paediatric, pharmacy and scientific expertise – will be convened to...
A new targeted drug combination treatment, described as a ‘step-change in care’ for children and young people with an aggressive form of brain cancer...
23/04/2024
Doctors leaving the NHS could cost up to £5bn a year unless urgent action is taken, according to a new report from the British Medical Association...
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme is proving to be a crucial public health tool after new research revealed the initiative has helped some...
New guidance has been published by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in a bid to improve data transparency in health and social care. The...
22/04/2024
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has announced that Professor Jane Ball will lead the organisation’s new Institute of Nursing Excellence. Jane, a...
The Scottish Government has launched the country’s first ever genomic medicine strategy as health leaders look to the cutting-edge of care to...
Last week, the prime minister, Rishi Sunak, announced his plans to change the country’s “sick note culture” by launching a review of the fit note...
19/04/2024
A landmark move has been made at Durham University as it appoints its first ever associate pro-vice chancellor for health in Professor Charlotte...
Integrated care systems (ICSs) are facilitating improvements in dementia diagnosis, according to a new report from The King’s Fund. The research...
NHS chiefs are “determined” to ensure patients get the care they need, after a survey from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) revealed that people’s...
18/04/2024
A major new report into global breast cancer has identified improving healthcare professionals’ communication skills and investing in tools to capture...
A new study has found that the artificial intelligence (AI) model that powers ChatGPT can assess eye problems to a better standard that some doctors...
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has outlined that the maternity workforce faces enormous challenges returning to the NHS due to a lack of flexible...
17/04/2024
The Health Foundation is calling for government action to address the rise in health inequalities, following the publication of research that shows 3...
NHS Supply Chain has appointed procurement and commercial management expert, Richard Evans, as its new commercial executive director. Richard has two...
The government has launched a new six-week call for evidence to explore how the duty of candour is delivered, in a further bid to boost patient safety...
16/04/2024
Stronger medical examiner regulation is set to come into force by September, the government has announced as it looks to bolster public protection and...
For the first time, NHS cancer checks have reached more than three million in a year, as the health service continues to harness faster and earlier...
MPs are set to vote today on the landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill that would see anyone born in 2009 and onwards unable to legally buy tobacco products...
15/04/2024
The Welsh Government has confirmed that 12 hospices in Wales will receive £4m of funding to continue providing crucial care. The funding will help the...
The government has published the Terms of Reference for the inquiry into the deaths of mental health inpatients at NHS trusts in Essex between 2000...
Secondary care staff may no longer be able to register with NHS Practitioner Health for mental health support, as NHS England undertakes a review of...
12/04/2024
NHS England’s (NHSE) latest data indicates that, despite record demand on staff, performance has been improved in a number of key areas. For the first...
New research published by the General Medical Council (GMC) has revealed why thousands of doctors are considering leaving the NHS and practising...
11/04/2024
Innovation isn't just a buzzword; it's a source of hope for better healthcare. In this day and age, we're fortunate to have marvels of medical...
Up to 170,000 NHS patients in England are set to benefit from a new treatment option for migraines, thanks to new guidance from the National Institute...
Jane Hamilton, the chair of NHS Property Services (NHSPS), will step down from her role in the summer. Jane joined NHSPS’ board in March 2021 and has...
Potentially life-saving diagnoses are being delivered from 160 Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) sites across England, the health secretary, Victoria...
10/04/2024
The NHS should engage in more research, enable more treatment pathways, and exercise extreme caution when providing hormone treatment, according to...
As demand continues to grow, health and care leaders have today highlighted that bolstering the mental health workforce will be crucial to the future...
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has called on the government to implement a separate pay structure and new contract for nurses if it wants to curb...
09/04/2024
The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has announced new guidance on seven treatments for NHS Scotland, including cancer, type 2 diabetes and more...
NHS Scotland will benefit from the first installment of a £300m plan to reduce waiting lists, the Scottish Government has announced. An initial £30m...
NHS leaders are calling for action as new figures show that one in 10 (10%) healthcare workers have reported instances of sexual harassment. The data...
08/04/2024
Electricity generation is responsible for 23% of UK greenhouse gases. As a health organisation, how you choose to power your infrastructure, from...
The NHS England Operational Planning Guidance for 2024/25 has set the stage for a transformative era in healthcare, with a strong emphasis on...
NHS consultant strikes have come to an end after union members voted overwhelmingly in favour of the revised pay offer from the government. The...
Community health collaboration is set for a boost thanks to a new partnership between the NHS Confederation and Local Trust. Local Trust delivers the...
NHS England (NHSE) is stepping up its efforts to eliminate hepatitis C through a pioneering pharmaceutical deal, community healthcare initiatives, and...
05/04/2024
UK researchers are set to spearhead clinical trials of blood tests that could revolutionise dementia diagnosis for the NHS. Research teams from...
NHS England (NHSE) is launching a new recruitment drive for Armed Forces veterans in a bid to bolster the allied health professional (AHP) workforce...
NHS England (NHSE) is set to reach a major milestone this month as nearly 100,000 patients have benefitted from earlier treatment access through the...
04/04/2024
The UK is boosting global health research as the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) launches a new funding award to support work...
Dr Sue Mann has been appointed as the first ever national clinical director for women’s health, NHS England (NHSE) has announced. Sue will be tasked...
A world-first launch from NHS England (NHSE) is set to give tens of thousands of type 1 diabetes patients access to a life-changing ‘artificial...
27/03/2024
A new framework agreement has been launched by NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) to help NHS digital transformation goals and upskill the...
Long waiting times, staff shortages and a lack of government funding mean that less than one in four (24%) people are happy with the NHS putting...
Healthcare leaders are calling for a new 10-year mental health strategy and government investment after new research commissioned by the NHS...
26/03/2024
GP practices are being urged to sign up to the Veteran Friendly Accreditation scheme to improve access to healthcare services, with a new initiative...
NHS trusts should prioritise appointing a board-level executive lead for health inequalities, according to new guidance from NHS Providers which has...
Over 27,000 more healthcare professionals in England, including community nurses and physiotherapists, are set to benefit from two payments of up to...
25/03/2024
With Sunday marking World TB Day, the UK Government has announced that a funding boost will be given to a programme that supports the testing of new...
A new national campaign, "Start for Life - If They Could Tell You," aims to help parents build secure bonds with their babies. This directly impacts a...
The NHS is trialling a new blood test for lung cancer patients. The circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) test analyses a simple blood sample to identify...
22/03/2024
A new report looking into how the Care Quality Commission can enhance its approach to regulation has been launched today by NHS Providers. Through the...
Doctors across the UK are being urged to share their experience of workplace learning, support and supervision, as the General Medical Council (GMC)...
NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has been recognised as one of the UK's best workplaces by Great Place To Work (GPTW), a leading workplace...
21/03/2024
Doctors and nurses are part of a group of more than 2,000 healthcare professionals who have signed an open letter to the UK Government calling for the...
A new vaccine trial for mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is being launched in the UK to secure public health, the National Institute for Health and...
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is looking to improve child development and improve future mental health by strengthening the bond...
20/03/2024
Automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are very closely related, but they aren’t always the same. Automation is the process of outsourcing tasks...
The government’s landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill is set to be introduced in parliament today, bringing the vision of a smokefree generation one step...
NHS England (NHSE) has announced that more than one million patients have used its digital GP registration service since its launch 18 months ago. GP...
Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation has appointed a new chief executive to lead organisational direction and execute a vision for a healthier society in...
19/03/2024
The latest NHS Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) shows that there are more black and minority ethnic (BME) staff in senior positions than ever...
Government health spend and NHS budgets are being squeezed by inflation and population growth, according to new analysis from the Health Foundation’s...
18/03/2024
The King’s Fund has called on the government to address the “vicious cycle” of poverty and the repercussions it has on health inequalities across the...
NHS England (NHSE) has opened a new gambling clinic in Sheffield, taking the overall number of specialist services up to 15 around the country. The...
15/03/2024
NHS leaders are calling for ambulance services to take on a greater role within urgent and emergency care (UEC) to help ease system pressures, reduce...
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has launched a new series of climate change and sustainability commitments for health and...
Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) have now delivered over seven million tests, checks and scans across the NHS in England since their inception in...
14/03/2024
The UK is looking to boost its pandemic preparedness as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) moves to develop a vaccine for henipavirus. Henipavirus...
NHS England (NHSE) has announced the launch of an AI expansion in a bid to reduce the number of appointments marked as did not attends (DNAs) and free...
A landmark pregnancy and baby loss policy framework is set to give NHS staff who suffer a miscarriage more days of paid leave. The framework outlines...
13/03/2024
An £11m refurbishment of Northwood and Pinner Cottage Hospital in London is set to improve health outcomes for 20,000 local patients and contribute to...
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has launched its first ‘challenge’ funding call in a bid to tackle inequalities in...
NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has launched a new online portal to make accessing its suite of framework agreements more efficient. The free...
12/03/2024
In episode 42 of the National Health Executive podcast we were joined by Steve Gulati who is an associate professor at the University of Birmingham as...
New modules of training have been launched to support more NHS workers into the research workforce, the National Institute for Health and Care...
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has moved to tackle ethnic bias in medical devices. The independent review into the equity of medical...
On the same day the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) granted it a licence, the National Institute for Health and Care...
11/03/2024
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced that it is committing funding to the improvement of maternity safety across the country...
A survey has found that many teenagers have identified the NHS as their first choice of employer, with the roles of Doctor and Nurse making the top...
08/03/2024
The first ever randomised trial in cardiac surgery to recruit only women is hoping to improve women’s health and patient care. The ROMA Women research...
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended a new treatment option for patients with advanced kidney cancer. NICE has...
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (LHCH) has been awarded a prestigious digital excellence accolade. LHCH was tested on the new...
07/03/2024
The results from the latest NHS staff survey have been published today, bringing insight from every NHS trust in England. The survey, which was...
Two fresh approvals from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) are expected to improve diagnostics for cancer and coronary...
Yesterday, the chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, laid out his plans for the NHS at his Spring Budget, announcing investment to cut waiting lists, improve...
06/03/2024
As part of his spring budget, the chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has announced billions of pounds’ worth of investment for the NHS to cut waiting lists...
Place-based procurement is a strategic approach that provides benefits for healthcare systems, value for the taxpayer and serves as a catalyst for...
The charity, Breast Cancer Now, is urging industry partners to reconsider after the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published...
The British Medical Association (BMA) and Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA) have agreed a new pay offer with the government. The...
A new report examining the NHS communications profession has outlined the priorities for the workforce and how challenges like deteriorating finances...
05/03/2024
Hundreds of NHS patients are set to benefit from a new treatment option for womb cancer thanks to new guidance from the National Institute for Health...
The NHS along with its local authority partners recently attended a topping out event hosted at the new £23m Chiswick Health Centre. Once construction...
Public polling has shown there is strong support for a student loan forgiveness scheme for nurses, along with more investment in the NHS. Results from...
04/03/2024
NHS Wales is set to benefit from hundreds of new doctors and nurses thanks to a new agreement between the Welsh Government and the Government of...
The Scottish Government has announced that over £500,000 will be awarded to a series of NHS projects that tackle childhood obesity and the associated...
The health and care sector’s suicide prevention work is set to receive a boost as the government commits £10m to help people struggling with their...
01/03/2024
Today sees the government launch its new dental premium which will reward dentists with extra cash for seeing new patients. Depending on the...
29/02/2024
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is launching a new marketing campaign to encourage parents to get their children vaccinated across England. The...
Clinicians in GP practices and emergency departments are set to be directly notified about high pollution episodes in a move signalling the first...
28/02/2024
NHS Providers is urging politicians to get behind five new priorities to deliver “next generation NHS” ahead of the general election. The organisation...
An AI tool being used in Sheffield to predict kidney failure could be beneficial all over the world, according to NHS experts. AI software at...
A simple switch in nitrous oxide delivery has unlocked net zero and financial savings for Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust (RUH). A...
27/02/2024
Innovative new ways of better understanding and combatting NHS winter pressures have been developed off the back of a range of research studies. Early...
New funding has been announced by the government for early support hubs in a bid to help children and young people tackle their mental health issues...
An innovative ‘sponge-on-a-string’ test is helping the NHS rule out cancer earlier and free up crucial capacity for higher-risk patients to cut...
26/02/2024
In a resounding victory, Hull University Teaching Hospitals’ Portering Team has emerged triumphant as the crowned champions of Team of the Year at the...
The NHS will trial proton beam therapy to determine whether it leads to a better quality of life and fewer side effects compared to patients...
An NHS trial of a drug derived from olive oil has indicated the treatment could be beneficial to patients with the most common form of brain cancer...
Thousands of patients are set to benefit thanks to a landmark recommendation from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for a...
23/02/2024
In the heart of healthcare, where ordinary individuals become extraordinary heroes, one name shines across the nation – Gordon To. A beacon of...
Often overlooked for their hard work and commitment to ensuring cleanliness standards are being met, keeping patients safe from unwanted infections...
A new study has shown how a digital platform can help people with aphasia improve their speech. A six-week study from University College London found...
The Scottish Government is harnessing the power of data and digital technology through the next phase of its Seer platform to drive innovation and...
The government has launched a new occupational health taskforce to tackle long-term sickness and drive down waiting lists. The taskforce, spearheaded...
22/02/2024
As we stand at the crossroads of healthcare's evolution, nursing finds itself on the brink of a paradigm shift with the integration of Intelligent...
Parents who experience a loss of pregnancy before 24 weeks will now be able to apply for a baby loss certificate to commemorate their bereavement and...
The NHS is set to launch a portable drug infusion to help advanced Parkinson’s disease patients better manage their movement-related symptoms. The...
Four new appointments to the NHS England (NHSE) board are expected to bring “invaluable insight and experience” according to NHSE chair Richard...
21/02/2024
A new NHS report has outlined what health and care leaders believe the next government should prioritise, including to almost double capital funding...
NHS England (NHSE) has announced that at least 100 sites will roll-out Martha’s Rule from April, in a bid to sure up treatment and improve patient...
The NHS in Wales is set to benefit from new funding to upgrade its digital infrastructure, including IT equipment and scanners. The Welsh Government...
20/02/2024
Navigating the NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap has its challenges, but it also provides plenty of opportunities for innovation. Sharpsmart have found...
The Welsh Government has put out two new strategies for consultation today, in a move to broaden the country’s approach to supporting mental health...
NHS England (NHSE) is set to move its cancer prevention work into another gear, as it invites thousands of people with Lynch syndrome to routine...
NHS England (NHSE) is looking to support the primary care access recovery plan as it launches a new campaign to drive awareness of the new...
19/02/2024
The NHS in Somerset has received a boost thanks to nearly £20m of levelling up funding from the government, which is set to benefit the next...
The government is set to give the General Dental Council (GDC) the power to provisionally register dentists with overseas qualifications in a bid to...
16/02/2024
An independent review has set out a series of recommendations to improve the culture within the ambulance sector. The review was carried out by...
The NHS Confederation is launching new research to better understand the barriers to harnessing preventative healthcare within integrated care systems...
GPs are delivering two million more appointments a month compared to pre-pandemic figures, as NHS England (NHSE) hails the primary care access...
15/02/2024
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has urged the government to commit to a series of emergency measures in the forthcoming budget after new UCAS...
The NHS needs to enable more timely access to diagnostic tests or patients could go private for their treatment, according to new findings from the...
Scotland’s new health secretary, Neil Gray, has started his tenure by visiting an innovative A&E service that is helping thousands of patients get...
14/02/2024
Primary and community care must be at the heart of the NHS if it is to be effective and sustainable, according to a new report from The King’s Fund...
Seven NHS trusts are set to trial a range of wireless technology schemes aimed at boosting patient care and improving connectivity. Leaders at Mid...
The government is funding a series of new breakthrough medical technologies in a bid to fast-track promising solutions so the NHS and its patients can...
13/02/2024
A multi-million pound investment in robotic surgery is set to transform the provision of cancer care at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS...
New research has highlighted how crucial it is that people have faith in health leaders and the wider NHS system, after experts revealed public trust...
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has announced changes to its leadership as two new programme directors are appointed. From...
12/02/2024
The NHS North London Mental Health Partnership is helping upskill its workforce and progress the digital transformation agenda with the launch of a...
The NHS in Surrey and Sussex is progressing its net zero journey with a range of initiatives that are unlocking carbon efficiency and financial...
The government has announced funding for six new engineering biology mission hubs that could transform healthcare and deliver life-saving new...
09/02/2024
In episode 41 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Dr Angela Smith, research fellow at Bournemouth University, and Andy Oakey...
A study has shown an NHS-led charity helped tackle health inequalities by delivering digital inclusion services to more than 2,000 vulnerable people...
New research published by the General Medical Council (GMC) highlights how doctors’ training should be managed in the event of another global health...
The latest NHS England (NHSE) performance figures show the overall waiting list fell from 7.61 million in November to 7.6 million last December...
08/02/2024
The University of Birmingham has been chosen to help lead the research support service (RSS) at the National Institute for Health and Care Research...
The government has approved the use of digital pathology to help streamline the analysis of cancer screening samples thanks to positive results from...
Drugs which are used to treat erectile dysfunction, like Viagra, could be key to preventing Alzheimer’s disease according to new research from...
07/02/2024
The government is bringing expert clinicians, charities and patients groups together to launch a new children and young people cancer taskforce in a...
A £200m dental recovery plan is set to see millions of new appointments created, with dentists given the chance to earn extra money by seeing long...
06/02/2024
Clemmie Smith, Deputy Director for Health and Education Workforce at Crown Commercial Service (CCS), explains how CCS supports the nation’s healthcare...
In recognition of national apprenticeship week, NHS England (NHSE) is celebrating how its programmes have helped people reinvent themselves and start...
UCL’s ground-breaking Global Business School for Health (GBSH) has bolstered its leadership team by appointing former Australian health minister, Greg...
Industry leaders have called for better national support after analysis of integrated care systems (ICSs) revealed inconsistencies in how local health...
05/02/2024
Cancer remains a significant healthcare challenge in West Yorkshire and Harrogate, with 250 people being diagnosed with cancer every week, and 115...
The first NHS patients have received an experimental vaccine which health leaders think could revolutionise cancer care and treatment. The therapy is...
The next generation of nurses and healthcare staff are set to benefit from the launch of a cutting-edge new lab at Solent University. The Human Health...
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) has highlighted how an innovative international recruitment programme has helped tackle the...
02/02/2024
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has said the use of antibiotics for possible sepsis should be more targeted to ensure the...
Structured telehealth can help prevent loneliness and depression according to the results of a major study conducted during the pandemic. Researchers...
NHS leaders have called for change after new figures reveal that at least two ambulance medics a day are a victim of physical violence in London. Data...
01/02/2024
A new report has warned action needs to be taken to ensure the NHS is delivering equitable care after it was found people who experience racism are...
A new report from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows the prevalence of chronic hepatitis C (HCV) infection in England has seen a dramatic...
Tens of thousands of people with an increased genetic risk of developing certain types of cancer are set to benefit from a new early testing programme...
31/01/2024
New professional standards for doctors are now in effect to help drive a culture change in medicine, according to the General Medical Council (GMC)...
The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) has published the terms of reference for its review of mental health inpatient settings across...
Patients are set to benefit from a major new expansion to NHS primary care services which is expected to free up 10 million GP appointments a year...
30/01/2024
The NHS is urging young people and parents of 12 and 13-year-olds to ensure they consent to the HPV vaccine, as new figures reveal worrying gaps in...
NHS England has announced that, as of this morning, millions of people will be able to view their prescriptions on the NHS App for the first time. The...
29/01/2024
The eagerly awaited shortlists for The National MyPorter Awards and The National MyCleaning Awards were revealed today, showcasing the exceptional...
Health secretary, Victoria Atkins, has ordered the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to conduct a special review into Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS...
Pandemic-induced increases to childhood obesity are set to cost the NHS £800m and billions more to society, according to new research funded by the...
Prime minister, Rishi Sunak, has today outlined plans to ban the sale of disposable vapes to crack down on youth vaping, protect children’s health and...
26/01/2024
An international collaboration between experts in Australia and Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is set to trial a ground-breaking cancer vaccine. Dr...
The health service has met its target of delivering an additional 5,000 permanent hospital beds this winter thanks to the “remarkable hard work” of...
There are more nurses and midwives working in the health service than ever before, according to new figures from NHS England (NHSE). As of November...
25/01/2024
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has launched a new award to open up career opportunities for global health researchers from...
More than half a million women have benefitted from cheaper hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to ease menopause symptoms since last April. From 1...
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has launched a new five-year pathogen genomics strategy, setting out how the organisation will tackle threats to...
24/01/2024
New dementia-friendly vehicles have been introduced by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service. The ambulances include a range of features to provide a more...
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has become the first non-private sector organisation to introduce a ground-breaking gastric ballon procedure to help...
23/01/2024
Patients are being encouraged to get the HPV vaccine as the NHS looks to meet its pledge to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040. NHS England (NHSE) says...
There have been more than 218,000 hospital admissions for tooth decay since 2018, according to statistics from the Liberal Democrats. The 218,000 stat...
Thousands of NHS patients will have access to a world’s first ‘blood matching’ genetic test to better pair people for blood transfusions, NHS England...
22/01/2024
A private hormone clinic for transgender and non-binary young people has become the first in the UK to receive approval from the Care Quality...
Breast cancer will cost the NHS and the UK economy as much as £2.8bn in 2024 and will rise further unless action is taken, a new report has revealed...
NHS England (NHSE) has rolled out a new drive for children to get their missed measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. NHSE says its figures show...
19/01/2024
A new annual report has shown that NHS Property Services (NHSPS) delivered £45.9m worth of cost efficiencies to the health services during 2022/23...
After an offer of increased discount, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has reversed its decision to not recommend...
The NHS is not out of the woods yet despite some improvements in the latest winter figures, health chiefs have warned. Newly published NHS England...
18/01/2024
Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is helping lead a collaboration across Europe to revolutionise child health data and accelerate innovation. GOSH...
An upsurge of hip fracture patients is set to cost the NHS in Scotland an additional £25m a year by the end of the decade, according to a new research...
Victoria Atkins has laid out the government’s priorities for women’s health in 2024, including research, maternity and inequalities. Speaking at the...
17/01/2024
The NHS is looking to tailor a new draft primary care strategy in order to transform general practice, community pharmacy, optometry and dentistry in...
NHS patients are set to benefit from faster and more accurate stroke diagnoses thanks to new AI technology in the Midlands. Clinicians at Sandwell and...
The risk of long Covid symptoms was consistently reduced by vaccinations in a new study led by researchers from the University of Oxford. A team from...
16/01/2024
The Scottish Government is funding an expansion of a mental health programme which supports children and young people in emergency departments. Those...
Researchers have devised a new scoring system to recognise outstanding contributions to NHS care from doctors and dentists in England and Wales...
A wave of retired doctors are set to return to the health service and help cut waiting lists next month, NHS England has announced. The NHS Emeritus...
15/01/2024
There is no guarantee water fluoridation schemes in England will continue to save money for the NHS, a new study led by the University of Manchester...
The vast majority of patients living with HIV are highly satisfied with their NHS treatment and care, according to a new study. Positive Voices 2022...
The NHS is helping over 40,000 people with mental health problems get back into work while health leaders look to steer more people towards NHS...
12/01/2024
Even if capacity increased by 30% compared to pre-pandemic levels, the excess pandemic backlog will not be cleared before the end of 2025, according...
NHS Supply Chain needs to make “substantial improvements” to customer satisfaction so the health service can make better use of its spending power, a...
The government has launched a new call for evidence to explore the merits of a separate pay structure for NHS nurses. The Department of Health and...
11/01/2024
November 2023 saw the NHS deliver 1.63 million treatments making it the highest monthly activity on record, according to new performance data...
A landmark new national study has revealed that combing routine clinical data with whole genome sequence data can help doctors better tailor diagnoses...
The Labour Party has launched a new action plan to turn its ambition of nurturing the “healthiest generation of children ever” into reality. The plan...
10/01/2024
The government is putting patient safety first as it sets out the path ahead for new regulations for innovative medical devices like AI and early...
The NHS has moved to expand its veterans’ mental health support with a new awareness campaign highlighting its Op COURAGE service. Launched by NHS...
NHS trusts in England will have a chance to win a share of £30m and revamp their research infrastructure thanks to the first of a series of annual...
09/01/2024
More than six million tests, scans and health checks have been carried out at community diagnostic centres (CDCs) across England, marking a...
A global trial has found that a new antibody treatment has the potential to significantly reduce baby hospitalisations. An 80% reduction in...
08/01/2024
Immune cells could help clinicians improve cancer care and design better treatments, new research has revealed. A study, conducted by King’s College...
Veganism could be the key to unlocking a host of benefits for the NHS after new research revealed it could lead to nearly £7bn in savings for the...
Patients are set to benefit from faster diagnoses thanks to the government taking forward the use of digital images when screening for breast, bowel...
05/01/2024
Embracing the spirit of care and commitment, Medirest, the healthcare sector of Compass Group UK&I, once again confirms its support for The National...
Patient opinion should be given more weight according to experts after a study revealed clinicians ranked their views as the least important factor...
GP teams are delivering four million more appointments a month compared to before the pandemic, according to new NHS England data. Excluding...
NHS Wales avoided tens of thousands of hospital admissions through an innovative clinical triaging team, Welsh health minister, Eluned Morgan has...
04/01/2024
In a bid to ease pressure on staff and improve patient care, Emergency Departments and Minor Injury Units across Wales will receive a £2.7m cash...
Two mental health nurses in the North of England are proving that providing care can be a family affair. With 20 years separating them in age, father...
03/01/2024
A new application procedure launched by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is set to help deliver life-saving treatment to...
The start of 2024 could be one of the toughest starts to a year the NHS has ever faced, Professor Sir Stephen Powis has warned as an almost-week-long...
NHS patients have benefitted from more than six million tests, checks and scans at community diagnostic centres (CDCs) across England, the government...
02/01/2024
The NHS has launched a new campaign to encourage millions of people to stop smoking this January. The government says smoking costs around £17bn a...
Dozens of NHS staff including doctors, nurses and surgeons have been recognised in the 2024 new year honours list. In the year the NHS marked its 75th...
As the NHS looks to start the new year on the front foot, new analysis shows last year was a record-breaking one for cancer checks. In the 12 months...
20/12/2023
The last year has seen the NHS continue to drive forward net zero, progress digital transformation, deliver ground-breaking, life-saving care for...
A high-tech vest could help the NHS save lives and prevent sudden cardiac deaths, according to a new study. Researchers from University College London...
NHS Wales is set to receive an extra £450m as part of the Welsh Government’s 2024/25 budget. The additional funding supplements the extra £425m...
New guidance will see mothers benefit from more extensive mental and physical GP check-ups in the weeks after they give birth, NHS England has...
19/12/2023
The government has agreed a deal for specialist, associate specialist and specialty (SAS) doctors with the British Medical Association (BMA). In 2021...
Universal NHS dentistry has most likely “gone for good” unless radical action is taken to prevent further decline, experts have warned. According to...
Sepsis patients could be set to benefit from faster and better treatment thanks to a new blood test being trialled at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS...
18/12/2023
Get ready to paint the town vibrant with celebration! The National MyPorter Awards & National MyCleaning Awards are making a triumphant return to...
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated Care Board (ICB) have embarked on a significant journey by collaborating with e18 Innovation to leverage...
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has started trials of an AI-powered chest x-ray reporting system to help detect lung cancer earlier. The...
The number of smoking-related hospital admissions increased by almost 5% in 2022/23 compared to the previous year, according to recently published...
A medical degree delivered by King’s College London and the University of Portsmouth is set to help address the severe shortage of GPs in the south of...
15/12/2023
Despite the NHS battling significant disruption, monthly performance statistics indicate the number of patients waiting for elective care has gone...
The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh has launched a new equality, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) strategy. The strategy sets out five goals...
The government is set to introduce new measures on how deaths are certified in a bid to better protect the public. The changes will see medical...
14/12/2023
Cambridge University Hospitals’ new surgical hub is being driven by innovative green initiatives to help cut carbon and reach net zero. The hub...
New guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) could benefit 2.1 million people with cardiovascular disease. In...
The NHS has strengthened its emergency care workforce as it gears up for significant pressure this winter. The number of call handlers have been...
13/12/2023
The Health Foundation has urged NHS England to change its funding formulas after a new report revealed that primary care networks (PCNs) in the...
The Welsh Government is investing a further £8m this winter to help people avoid hospital admissions, reduce pressure on the NHS and deliver care...
The health service is set to make booking a jab easier than ever as NHS England launches its first ever joint vaccination strategy. The plan includes...
12/12/2023
In the recent autumn statement, HM Treasury placed a renewed focus on improving productivity growth across the public sector. This encompasses an...
Experts have called for change after new research revealed the “astounding” inequalities in cancer mortality risk across different regions in England...
Better patient safety, improved training and reduced pressure for the frontlines have all been touted as benefits from the imminent government...
11/12/2023
A new AI software is as effective as doctors are for analysing x-rays and diagnosing medical issues, a new study led by the University of Warwick and...
Patients could benefit from earlier treatment for Parkinson’s disease following the development of a new blood test from researchers at the University...
Research into the impact of the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme has revealed its success and driven further improvements for more people around...
08/12/2023
Leading UK organisations have joined together to launch the Geller Commission in a bid to kickstart an independent review of dementia-related hospital...
The government has launched a new consultation on proposals to expand the use of pharmacy staff and increase access to primary care. The changes...
More than 2,000 GP practices have signed up to the online GP registration service, meeting the NHS pledge set out in the primary care recovery plan...
07/12/2023
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has called for all IT systems across NHS Scotland to be made neurodiverse friendly. The campaigning came at the...
The government has moved forward plans to protect the rights of patients to see their friends and family while in hospitals, hospices and care homes...
Up to 42 NHS trusts are set to benefit from innovative workforce retention programmes, as new figures reveal that thousands more staff are choosing to...
06/12/2023
NHS trusts spent £3.2bn on hospital agency fees between 2020 and 2022, according to new data released by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). The union...
The NHS Confederation has chosen Dr Kathy McLean to be the new chair of its Integrated Care System (ICS) Network Board. Dr McLean, who is currently...
A new cancer awareness campaign is set to sweep through the restrooms of England’s most popular pubs and football stadiums, as the NHS continues to...
05/12/2023
The government and NHS should avoid short-term funding rounds when trying to tackle hospital discharge delays, according to a new report from The King...
A £20m funding boost will see new research be conducted into NHS England’s life-saving opt-out HIV testing programme. The scheme, which was launched...
The Scottish Government has launched a ground-breaking new strategy to tackle the stigma and discrimination associated with self-harm. Developed in...
04/12/2023
NHS hospitals with clinical capacity challenges turn to Consultant Connect’s National Consultant Network (NCN) of NHS consultants. Like all other...
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is set to invest a further £55m to reduce pressure on the NHS and narrow health...
Victoria Atkins has set out how she will make the NHS faster, fairer and simpler for patients as the new health secretary also pays tribute to a...
01/12/2023
CognitivePublishing · Ep 40. Is automation the future of stem cells? In episode 40 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Lee...
From next week, Michelle Johnson will join NHS Supply Chain as the organisation’s new clinical executive director. Johnson has worked in the NHS as a...
GPs have delivered 50 million more appointments in the last year compared to before the pandemic, new data from NHS England has revealed. For the year...
Skin health and surface hygiene expert, GOJO urges organisations to be prepared this germ season. GOJO, THE INVENTORS OF PURELL™, and the hand...
30/11/2023
A landmark new study has confirmed that HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly effective at preventing HIV acquisition when used in real-world...
NHS England is offering stem cell transplants to patients with thalassaemia, to cure their condition and help avoid blood transfusions for the rest of...
29/11/2023
According to analysis from the NHS Confederation, capital budgets within the NHS must double to ensure that the delivery of faster and more productive...
A new report from the Health Foundation has found that the government and the NHS must do more to improve public trust in how the health service...
28/11/2023
Consultant strike action could be set to end after the government reached an agreement with the British Medical Association (BMA) and the Hospital...
NHS England has launched a new cancer awareness campaign this week as health leaders continue to encourage patients to get checked earlier. A double...
27/11/2023
The next generation of the healthcare workforce is set to benefit from the launch of a new medical school in Wales. Hosted by Bangor University, the...
The NHS has broken new ground today as a first-ever treatment for a rare genetic condition that affects babies and children under the age of two has...
24/11/2023
The Scottish Government has announced record investment in expanding its medical workforce over the course of the next four years. A further 153...
Pfizer UK have announced the approval of its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine ABRYSVO® (respiratory syncytial virus vaccine) in Great Britain...
23/11/2023
GV Healthcare's Vision for AI that Enhances, Not Replaces In the realm of advancing technology, AI undoubtedly stands as a powerful force for progress...
Reaction has been mixed from NHS leaders and organisations to yesterday’s Autumn Statement with some claiming it has been a ‘missed opportunity’ to...
Leaders from across the NHS and healthcare have claimed that the improvement of radiology services is “mission critical” for the NHS. This comes as...
22/11/2023
Corporate services provider, NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has launched a ground-breaking "Sustainable Transport and Infrastructure"...
Did you know that Acute NHS Trusts generate a colossal 420+ tonnes of metal waste (with some plastic) each year which is then disposed of via high...
A new piece of software is being rolled out next year, with the aim of supporting the delivery of improved joined-up care, tackling waiting lists, and...
21/11/2023
In a stark warning to the government, NHS leaders have urged them to reconsider their decision to raid capital budgets in order to cover the costs of...
The Department for Health and Social Care has announced a new landmark deal to save the NHS billions of pounds over the course of five years. Through...
20/11/2023
In today's fast-paced healthcare landscape, the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK faces unprecedented challenges. From rising patient demands to...
The NHS is to expand the use of a secure research platform behind the roll-out of new COVID-19 treatments to help drive life-saving advances for other...
Marking International Men’s Day yesterday, the Department of Health and Social Care announced a new trial that will benefit hundreds of thousands of...
17/11/2023
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended wider treatment options for menopause in new draft guidance today...
NHS patients in the North of Wales are set to be the first to benefit from safer and more convenient healthcare thanks to the launch of a new...
16/11/2023
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has authorised a ground-breaking new treatment for sickle cell disease and transfusion...
The expansion to primary care services will mean, for the first time, thousands of women across England will be able to get the contraceptive pill at...
15/11/2023
Continued strikes, staff burnout, workforce gaps, funding squeezes and rising demand play on the mind of healthcare leaders, as the NHS braces for its...
The NHS will set out its pledge to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040 as health leaders gear up to make England one of the only countries globally to...
14/11/2023
A new network of leaders is set to support healthcare research across England in 2024, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced...
NHS England has rolled out a number of AI measures to help improve treatment and reduce pressure ahead of winter. This includes the health service in...
13/11/2023
The NHS is set to benefit from better diagnosis and treatment thanks to new technology facilities that will streamline research into real-world...
Cambridge University Hospital (CUH) has highlighted how its staff are helping to protect the environment and support the NHS’s journey to net zero. A...
10/11/2023
Thousands of people have benefited from an earlier diagnosis of a serious infection thanks to NHS England’s emergency department opt-out testing...
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has celebrated 10 years of global collaboration. This year represents a decade since...
09/11/2023
The government must make a more concerted effort to deploy an inclusive approach to cutting waiting lists if it wants to better tackle health...
Obese and overweight patients are set to benefit from the diabetes treatment, tirzepatide, following new approval from the Medicines and Healthcare...
The government’s plans to outlaw smoking and address youth vaping are moving forward as thousands of respondents inform the “smokefree generation”...
08/11/2023
Wales’ chief medical officer, Sir Frank Atherton, has called on businesses to make more of an effort to preserve public health in his annual report...
Thousands of type 1 diabetes patients are set to benefit from “life-changing” technology thanks to a new recommendation from the National Institute...
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is encouraging healthcare professionals to start a career in research as it launches phase...
07/11/2023
A new GP initiative will see veterans benefit from improved and more tailored healthcare, the Scottish Government has announced. Following a...
The life sciences sector is set for a boost following the launch of NICE Advice, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s support...
Nearly 300,000 women could be set to benefit from a new preventive breast cancer treatment option, after licensing was granted by the Medicines and...
06/11/2023
The annual MyPorter Awards, in support of Porters and Portering Teams within healthcare, will this year be backed by ISS, a leading workplace...
When the NHS was founded in 1948, the default mode of care delivery was a 10-minute face-to-face appointment with a GP. Fast-forward 75 years to an...
A new workforce policy has launched across NHS Scotland in a bid to narrow health inequalities and improve women’s health. The national menopause and...
The launch of the UK’s first national healthcare drone distribution network has moved one step closer after the completion of a successful flight...
NHS England has launched a new messaging campaign to mark the beginning of lung cancer awareness month. Dubbed the Let’s Talk Lung Cancer roadshow...
03/11/2023
Informed Genomics Limited and Bupa insurance have collaborated to make a pioneering genetic test for bladder cancer available for the first time in...
AI is nearly twice as effective at grading the aggressiveness of some cancers compared to a biopsy, a new NHS and NIHR study has found. The study...
Paediatric care is set for a boost as the NHS launches a new early warning system so doctors and nurses know when children and young people’s health...
02/11/2023
Thousands of lives have been saved and almost 17,000 strokes prevented, thanks to the rapid rollout of blood-thinning drugs on the NHS, the head of...
NHS Shared Business Services has announced the launch of the first framework agreement that will aim to help the NHS meet its net zero targets. The...
01/11/2023
The government will meet its target to open 160 community diagnostic centres (CDCs) a year early, the Health and Social Care Secretary has announced...
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency has unveiled the success that it has found in the fifteen years since the launch of Operation...
31/10/2023
The NHS will benefit from emerging technologies sooner thanks to a new government ‘regulatory sandbox’ that will enable AI innovations to be...
More than 60 NHS trusts are set to receive a share of fresh government AI funding to speed up the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer in England...
Hundreds of thousands of NHS patients are set to benefit from faster treatment, after the new policy that sees people offered the chance to travel for...
30/10/2023
The NHS will be one of the beneficiaries of new investment after Rishi Sunak announced a £100m pot to accelerate innovative AI solutions for the...
The NHS’s innovative mobile testing programme has identified thousands of more people in danger of getting liver cancer after visiting England’s...
27/10/2023
More data on the impact of the National Contract Value Review (NCVR) has shown it continues to benefit researchers and speed up the time it takes to...
A new menopause clinic has opened for staff at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust which sees the trust become of very few in the country to deploy such a...
26/10/2023
CognitivePublishing · Ep 38. How a good NHS Trust shoud start In episode 38 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by divisional...
Children and young people are set to benefit from earlier mental health support thanks to £5m of fresh government funding. The funding will go towards...
A new guide to help health service trusts tackle racial discrimination in disciplinary procedures and promote inclusivity has been launched by NHS...
Thousands of retired staff are returning to work to help the health service, new figures from NHS England have revealed. NHS workforce data showed...
25/10/2023
An extra £50m to build NHS recruitment capacity and another £12m to expand Scotland’s virtual ward offering have been announced as part of the...
Health leaders need more funding or else the winter plan and the prime minister’s waiting lists target are in jeopardy, according to the NHS...
Thousands of patients are set to benefit from an expansion to the world-leading virtual ward programme, NHS England has announced. The move comes...
24/10/2023
The global healthcare industry is confronting a significant shortage of approximately 10 million healthcare workers, and this crisis is further...
Senior leaders from the University of Liverpool and Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT) have joined forces to set out plans...
Patients in the East of England are set to benefit from improved healthcare as a new emergency department opens at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s...
Patients in the boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster will be asked to shape the future of local mental health facilities, as Central...
23/10/2023
Patients visiting their GP practice can expect more support than ever before, thanks to thousands of new healthcare staff working in local communities...
The Community Network, which is jointly hosted by the NHS Confederation and NHS Providers, has stated that under-resourced community health services...
20/10/2023
The Care Quality Commission (CQC’s) annual assessment of the state of health and adult social care in England has been released. The assessment has...
The National Institute for Health and Care Research has announced that it has awarded funding for a number of development projects, looking at...
19/10/2023
In the intricate tapestry of healthcare, the quest for excellence continues to redefine patient care. As we venture into the realm of diagnostics, a...
NHS England has rolled out the fastest flu vaccination campaign ever with more than 10 million flu jabs delivered to those most at risk. Analysis also...
A range of digital innovations that are improving patient care, cutting waiting times and saving money for the NHS have been highlighted by Welsh...
People who have had a stroke should receive at least three hours of rehabilitation a day, according to new guidance from the National Institute for...
18/10/2023
A new report from NHS Providers has highlighted a series of steps that have been taken by trusts from across the health sector that have positively...
Hundreds of NHS cancer patients are set to benefit from a potentially curative treatment thanks to a new recommendation from the National Institute...
The Scottish first minister, Humza Yousaf, has announced new annual funding to the tune of £100m in a bid to drastically cut waiting lists across NHS...
17/10/2023
While many Britons believe AI could be the key to solving some of the NHS’s biggest problems, a lack of trust and understanding could prevent the UK...
A new industry levy is set to generate around £100m a year for the prevention and treatment of gambling, with the NHS primed to be one of the main...
Patients in the East of England are set to benefit even more from an innovative hospital transfer service as it becomes the first in the country to...
16/10/2023
The UK Stem Cell Bank (UKSCB) is celebrating 20 years since it was established as the national repository for the storage and regulation of human...
NHS Property Services (NHSPS) has selected a new man to lead its data and intelligence division as the organisation looks to plan for the future and...
Healthcare chairs and chief executives have been urged to sign up to the recently published sexual safety charter in a new letter from the NHS...
Health leaders across England have penned an open letter highlighting why the NHS is in need of the incoming national data system. The letter features...
13/10/2023
20-year Value Partnership signed between Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast and Siemens Healthineers to ensure access to the latest technology and drive...
The Scottish Government has launched a new awareness campaign to ensure patients understand the best place to access healthcare. The targeted campaign...
The NHS and its patients are set to benefit from a new initiative that will see clinical trial approval reduce by more than 50%. The scheme comes from...
Millions of NHS patients could benefit from seven newly-recommended technologies to help with their low back pain, the National Institute for Health...
12/10/2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the pursuit of excellence continues to reshape patient care. As we delve into the National NHS...
The government has launched a public consultation on youth vaping as the prime minister looks to progress the plans for his recently announced...
NHS England has joined forces with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to launch a new awareness campaign on urinary tract infections (UTIs), as new...
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has provided three new studies that aim to lay the foundations for the next generation of vaccines with £25m of...
11/10/2023
A record-breaking month has seen the Scottish Medicines Consortium accept 11 new treatments for use in the health service. SMC advises on newly...
Health leaders have highlighted how digital advancements could give patients streamlined access to life-saving stem cell treatments. Automation and...
Enabling access to green and blue spaces could improve people’s mental health and reduce pressure on the NHS, a new academic study has shown. Green...
10/10/2023
As NHS Wales braces for a new generation of pressures from older and sicker patients, health minister, Eluned Morgan, has called on people to play...
Less than one in 10 nurses believe mental health care gets as much attention as physical health care, new data from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN)...
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has entered into a five-year partnership with the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association...
09/10/2023
Certain individuals and groups are more likely to experience inequalities, both in health outcomes and access to health services. This is particularly...
Health leaders are calling for action to address the “national emergency” in mental health services that is leading to A&E waiting times of up to 80...
More than £1bn of investment to enable staff to work overtime on evenings and weekends could help cut NHS waiting lists, the Labour Party has proposed...
The Scottish Government has moved to promote research into motor neurone disease (MND) with a new academic fellowship. The PhD will start next year...
06/10/2023
The visa hikes for international healthcare workers will “deepen” the NHS staffing crisis, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has warned in a letter...
The Labour Party has pledged to “rescue” dentistry and deliver an additional 700,000 appointments, as part of its mission to build an NHS fit for the...
A new study in Scotland is set to explore the health inequalities associated with the NHS’s ongoing digital transformation agenda. The project, which...
05/10/2023
When faced with mounting stockpiles of hazardous clinical waste, a global pandemic, and a waste treatment infrastructure that couldn’t cope with the...
In the dynamic world of healthcare, where precision and swift communication can make the difference between life and death, the pursuit of pioneering...
The Scottish Government has opened a memorial book for anyone who has experienced pregnancy or baby loss prior to 24 weeks. The service is entirely...
NHS professionals need to ask patients about their gambling if they are presenting with a mental health problem, new draft guidance from the National...
The government is set to ban smoking for those who are aged 14 and younger as part of a new landmark law that could create the first smokefree...
04/10/2023
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has cemented its place as one of the country’s leading adult allergy services after gaining new...
The age at which people in Wales are eligible to receive an at-home bowel cancer screening test has been lowered to 51. The move is based on a UK...
A new research role is set to strengthen the partnership between the NHS and academia, as well as turbocharge the digital transformation agenda. NHS...
03/10/2023
The creation of a fresh fund to accelerate the NHS’s digital transformation agenda, changes to the NHS constitution, and new medical schools were all...
The scientists who made the breakthroughs which paved the way for the development of the mRNA Covid-19 vaccines have been awarded the Nobel Prize in...
A new service will provide researchers with support throughout every stage of their journey, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR...
02/10/2023
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced a new Covid-19 study will help healthcare leaders understand the prevalence of Covid-19 and better...
Some of the country’s foremost health leaders have come together to launch a call to NHS staff urging them to not see data protection as an obstacle...
More than 200 rare conditions will be investigated as part of the world-leading generation study, Genomics England has announced. The study, which is...
29/09/2023
An independent patient safety commissioner will be appointed in Scotland after the Scottish Parliament unanimously passed the bill for the new...
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has opened a funding call for new projects which are equally led by researchers and...
NHS England will ask the public to inform future health policy and shape the way their data is used, as part of a £2m series of engagement events. One...
28/09/2023
A new weight-loss procedure has been given the green light for NHS-use after it was deemed safe and effective by the National Institute for Health and...
Nurses, midwives and allied health professionals (AHPs) should have their student loans written off to combat the growing NHS recruitment and...
More than 30 organisations have co-signed a call for a new 10-year, cross-government mental health strategy for England. A mentally healthier nation...
27/09/2023
Four out of five people want the NHS to be given extra funding, a new survey from the Health Foundation has revealed. “With the clock ticking to the...
The UK Health Security Agency has launched a new dashboard to compile all infectious disease and outbreak data ahead of winter. The government aims to...
The government has bolstered the country’s pandemic preparedness thanks to a new deal which will grant the UK streamlined access to millions of...
26/09/2023
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been recognised as one of the most rapidly growing risks to society, with the World Health Organisation (WHO)...
In episode 37 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by the former chair of the National Institute for Health and Car Excellence...
Charities and government invested more than £1.1bn in rare disease research between 2016 and 2021, a major new report has shown. Rare disease funding...
More than nine in 10 people would consider taking part in research again after reporting positive experiences, a new National Institute for Health and...
Generative AI tools will not be used when peer-reviewing grant applications, according to a group of the UK’s leading research funders. Risks around...
25/09/2023
Every year there are around 55, 900 people diagnosed with breast cancer, which equates to around 153 people receiving a diagnosis a day.[i] Breast...
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has partnered with UK Research and Innovation to roll out a new £30m funding call to drive...
The government is considering introducing minimum service levels to protect patient safety amid the ongoing NHS strikes, health secretary, Steve...
New research has revealed that the vast majority (95%) of people who quit smoking see positive changes to their health, as the government looks to...
22/09/2023
The Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System has signed a new agreement with its technology provider C2-Ai, to significantly expand a high...
NHS A&E departments are under enormous pressure, with over 410,000 people waiting over half a day for admission last year. This is up from 98,000 the...
21/09/2023
The UK government has launched the pilot phase of the Innovative Digital Access Pathway (IDAP), a new initiative to accelerate the development and...
The UK government has approved plans for a new National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), which is expected to be completed by the end of 2024. The £105...
20/09/2023
The Welsh Government and NHS Wales have published the Speaking up Safely Framework for NHS Wales, a new framework that will enhance existing...
The first young people affected by landmark changes to UK donor anonymity law are just days away from making history as they become the first donor...
19/09/2023
A new career development award for researchers focusing on cancer will provide placements with leading US cancer research institutions. The Cancer...
In the picturesque landscapes of Dorset, a digital revolution is brewing. In a remarkable step towards the digital evolution of NHS paper red book...
A new clinical trial has been announced, as the search continues for a vaccine against MERS, being developed by Oxford and Liverpool scientists...
18/09/2023
The National MyPorter Awards & MyCleaning Awards Return for 2024 It's that time of year again, when the unsung heroes of healthcare are set to bask in...
Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board (BSW ICB have announced the opening of three new community diagnostic...
NHS England has announced that a record number of potentially lifesaving tests and checks have been carried out in the last year. According to figures...
15/09/2023
Thousands of NHS patients are set to benefit from a new treatment for acute migraine as the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)...
The UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA) flagship SIREN study is set to enter its next phase. The SIREN study, otherwise known as the SARS-CoV-2...
The health service has improved ambulance response times for the third month in a row despite record levels of demand in emergency departments, NHS...
14/09/2023
Health care professionals train for many years so that they can make incredible things happen on a daily basis. To ensure individuals in the sector...
All health boards in Wales have been put under escalation status due to extreme financial pressures from years of austerity and record inflation...
The NHS is set to benefit from an additional £200m of investment from the government, in anticipation of winter pressures, the Department of Health...
A new ‘yellow card’ centre has been launched on behalf of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the Department of Health in...
13/09/2023
Eight ways a hybrid system can improve the patient record experience for NHS trusts, from optimising clinic prep to reducing file sizes and preventing...
The global healthcare industry is facing a severe shortage of approximately 10 million healthcare workers. Factors like healthcare worker burnout...
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its annual inpatient survey. The study took data from people who stayed at least one night at hospital...
Four clinical research teams across the UK have been awarded an equal share of £2m to test innovative ways of tackling hard-to-treat cancer, the...
Rishi Sunak and Steve Barclay are set to meet clinical leaders and health experts at a roundtable today to discuss how the NHS can plan for the busy...
12/09/2023
The government has awarded £12.4m to six “ground-breaking” pilots which will seek to better understand some of the biggest barriers to employment in...
The Welsh NHS Confederation has launched a call for a national conversation on the future of healthcare in Wales. Backed by 32 organisations across...
The Scottish Government is set to narrow health inequalities as it announces next month’s anticipated launch of the National Centre for Remote and...
11/09/2023
Having poor metabolic health is linked to an increased risk of dementia, a study from the University of Oxford has suggested. The researchers...
A university-led biopharmaceutical company has secured almost £200m in funding to translate promising medical research into actual medicines. The...
The rate of suicide in England will be reduced within the next two-and-a-half years, the government has pledged as it launches its new national...
08/09/2023
The Scottish health secretary, Michael Matheson, has announced a public inquiry will be held on the conduct of former NHS Tayside neurosurgeon...
UK scientists are set to benefit from access to Horizon Europe, the world’s largest research collaboration initiative. The deal was announced...
Around 180,000 diabetes patients are set to benefit from a new treatment option thanks to a National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)...
07/09/2023
NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has been named as one of the best places to work in tech. The honour comes from Great Place to Work and follows...
A £22m project to cut carbon emissions in the North East of England has reached an “exciting new milestone” according to the NHS. North Tyneside...
A new women’s reproductive health survey will inform current and future government policies, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has...
06/09/2023
A £5.5m medicines manufacturing skills centre of excellence will boost the UK’s capacity to respond to future health emergencies, the government has...
The NHS has published its latest annual report on the workforce disability equality standard. The new report, which is the fourth since its launch in...
NHS England has launched a first-of-its-kind sexual safety charter in a bid to protect staff and stamp out inappropriate behaviour. Included in this...
05/09/2023
Health secretary, Steve Barclay, has named Lady Justice Thirlwall as the chair of the independent inquiry into the crimes committed by former Countess...
The NHS could use AI to help clinicians predict when patients are at risk of becoming long hospital stayers, the government has revealed. The news...
A state-of-the-art pharmacy robot is helping NHS staff in the North East of England save time and spend more of the day treating patients. The robot –...
04/09/2023
The Tropical Health and Education Trust (THET) has been chosen to oversee the government’s work to enhance the quality of the healthcare workforce in...
New draft guidance could reduce pressure on the NHS this winter and cut waiting times for patients, according to the National Institute for Health and...
The government is asking people and businesses their views on how to make non-surgical cosmetic procedures safer amid a spate of complaints about...
01/09/2023
In a bid to financially secure students amid the cost of living crisis, the Welsh Government has extended its NHS bursary scheme into the 2024/25...
The Department of Health and Social Care has given the next generation of NHS professionals a boost as it announces more financial support for...
31/08/2023
The secretary of state for health and social care, Steve Barclay, has announced that the inquiry into the crimes committed by the former neonatal...
England’s ‘postcode lottery’ of hospital beds has been revealed as new research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats shows that many hospitals have...
The emergence of a new Covid variant has prompted NHS England to bring forward its winter vaccination programme. The adult Covid and flu campaign was...
30/08/2023
CognitivePublishing · Podcast Ep. 36 How interoperability can support the NHS's core goals, Ed Platt In episode 36 of the National Health Executive...
The NHS will employ one in 11 of all workers and half of those in the public sector if the ambitions set out in the NHS long-term workforce plan are...
Treatment times for NHS cancer patients are set to be cut by as much as three-quarters thanks to a ground-breaking new injection that only takes seven...
29/08/2023
The latest NHS waiting times statistics released recently reveal 7.6 million patients are now on the waiting list for elective care. Amidst many other...
Another two organisations from the commonwealth have joined the international health technology assessment collaboration. The Institut national d...
NHS England has made a new move in its bid to provide more preventative healthcare as it expands the provision of blood pressure checks in places like...
Approximately 140,000 people under the age of 40 are set to benefit from a new world-first initiative aimed at addressing early onset type 2 diabetes...
25/08/2023
The government is launching the latest round of its suicide prevention grant fund in a move it believes will help support tens of thousands of people...
Around 425,000 patients used the online Register with a GP surgery service in its first year, according to NHS England. The service was launched last...
24/08/2023
NHS patients are set to benefit from improved cancer diagnosis thanks to new guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE...
The Welsh Government has moved to tackle the spate of cancelled appointments as the health minister, Eluned Morgan, announces a new policy that will...
23/08/2023
Eye scans could be the key to detecting signs of Parkinson’s disease seven years before the onset of symptoms, new research has revealed. The research...
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans can improve prostate cancer diagnosis, according to new research published in the journal BMJ Oncology...
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is looking to level up its public health response to monkeypox (mpox) as it launches a new study aimed at...
22/08/2023
New research published in The Lancet Psychiatry has highlighted a link between poor mental health in pregnant women and worse outcomes for their...
People with additional educational needs are benefiting from better employment prospects in Tameside thanks to a partnership between the local council...
The General Medical Council (GMC) has sent a clear message that sexual harassment in healthcare must stop as the regulator launches the first major...
21/08/2023
The UK could be set to initiate a major global health boost after new research revealed how to halve how long it takes to detect polio. The discovery...
The health sector is launching a new cancer awareness campaign as NHS England engages in a unique partnership with Morrisons to include advice on the...
Patients across England are set to benefit from better access to GPs as the government announces that more than 1,000 practices are set to receive a...
18/08/2023
Integrated care systems (ICSs) are being held back by underinvestment in workforce and capital alongside a lack of a clear plan for social care, a new...
Patients with an acute respiratory infection are set to benefit from more convenient healthcare after the National Institute for Health and Care...
17/08/2023
Patients are set to benefit from faster treatment pathways as the NHS announces reforms to its cancer standards. Coming into effect in October, the...
NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has unveiled the third iteration of its construction consultancy framework agreement. The £1.6bn Healthcare...
Those looking to start a career in research are set for a boost as the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) announces £30m of extra...
16/08/2023
CognitivePublishing · Ep. 35 How to tackle health inequalities, Prof Durka Dougall & Dr Andy Knox In episode 35 of the National Health Executive...
Waiting lists have once again hit an all-time high. 7.5 million people are currently waiting for treatment in England, that’s more than 1 in 10 of the...
Nine new artificial intelligence (AI) technologies could be set to streamline patient pathways thanks to new draft guidance from the National...
Around £25m of investment is set to support new research into how the UK can combat multiple long-term conditions (MLTC), the National Institute for...
The UK is set to level up its fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) with more than £200m of investment to upgrade equipment, expand oversight...
15/08/2023
The NHS will be able to offer online weight management services using four digital platforms following recommendations from the National Institute for...
Patients are set to benefit from expanded NHS capacity this winter as the health secretary, Steve Barclay, announces £250m to create 900 new hospital...
NHS England has today launched a new potentially life-saving campaign educating people on how to deal with heart attacks. The campaign will feature...
14/08/2023
Health secretary, Steve Barclay, has written to the devolved administrations to invite them to discuss how they can work together to cut NHS waiting...
The government has launched an open consultation on a new initiative designed to help people quit smoking and deliver potentially billions in health...
More people than ever are getting checked for cancer in England as the NHS continues to drive early diagnosis amid record-breaking demand. Between...
11/08/2023
NHS England has announced that this summer is on track to be the busiest on record for the service. With new data being published around the number of...
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has purchased two specialist scopes for its Endoscopy Unit, with the support of Kingston Hospital Charity. The...
10/08/2023
A new temporary pharmacy clinical trials unit (CTU) is set to bolster the health service’s ability to develop ground-breaking therapies in the South...
Patients in the North East of England are benefiting from improved health outcomes and reduced waiting times thanks to a specialist service revamp...
A new online ‘matching’ platform is set to cut waiting times and boost patient outcomes, NHS England has announced today. The system, which was...
09/08/2023
The opening of the ground-breaking Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital has moved a step closer today after the government, NHS England and HM Treasury...
Patients could be set to benefit from a breakthrough in dementia care after a clinical trial reported promising initial results for a treatment that...
The provision of healthcare training is set for a boost in the South East of England as the first stage for the planning of a new medical school is...
08/08/2023
The NHS could save more than £500m a year if half of England’s smokers switched to e-cigarettes, new research has concluded. The findings come from...
London clinicians have become the first in the UK to harness the power of robotics to assess lung cancer, in a move that could significantly speed up...
The provision of mental health care is set for a boost in the South East of England thanks to the launch of a new programme designed to help people...
07/08/2023
Recent insights from a BBC report underscore the pressing need to rethink our strategies for patient discharge. It is evident that a substantial...
Treatment advancements are helping improve health outcomes for babies with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), NHS England has announced. SMA is a rare...
Internationally educated professionals on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) have reported being subject to abuse and discrimination. The news...
People across Scotland are set to benefit from better mental health services thanks to new funding aimed at promoting digital inclusion. Worth £600...
04/08/2023
The private sector is set to help clear NHS waiting lists by operating eight new community diagnostic centres (CDCs), the government has announced...
A new research project analysing how integrated care systems (ICSs) have used funding intended to tackle health inequalities has been launched, the...
Pregnant women trying to quit smoking should turn to e-cigarettes rather than nicotine patches, a new study has suggested. Led by Queen Mary...
03/08/2023
Up to one million people could benefit from new plans to streamline the diagnosis for a range of respiratory and heart conditions, NHS England has...
The NHS has moved to strengthen the leadership and accountability within its senior ranks with new standards. As part of this, healthcare leaders will...
02/08/2023
Hospitals are set to receive more support when discharging patients thanks to the release of a new framework agreement from NHS Shared Business...
An innovative partnership between the NHS, the University of Strathclyde and New York University (NYU) is set to strengthen international...
With artificial intelligence (AI) becoming an increasingly prominent fixture in healthcare, the British Standards Institution (BSI) has now launched...
01/08/2023
More than £100m will be funnelled into 20 new policy research units (PRUs) across England, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)...
Patients in the South of England are set to benefit from a new heart failure service that will launch later this year, the NHS has announced. The news...
The UK’s first evidence-based postvention guidance specifically to support NHS professionals following a colleague’s death has been published...
31/07/2023
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has identified 10 potential AI interventions that could address five key challenges for the...
The health service’s road to net zero is set for a boost in the North East of England after North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust announced...
NHS dentists are set to benefit from increased fees as part of a new payment structure, the Scottish Government has announced. The reforms also...
28/07/2023
Many health and care professionals would welcome the opportunity to undergo extra training to inform future conversations about financial wellbeing...
A new national campaign aimed at raising awareness of the dangers of constipation has launched, NHS England has announced. The campaign is...
27/07/2023
A suite of robust new measures to prepare for winter are to be announced today by the NHS. The plans will include the rollout of specialist centres to...
A digital procurement platform has helped the NHS identify millions of pounds’ worth of savings in its first year of use, the government has announced...
NHS Wales is using the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve cancer diagnoses as the Welsh Government announces the launch of its new...
26/07/2023
NHS recruitment records are being broken as the Scottish Government reveals more medical training posts have been filled at this stage of the year...
The government has moved to insulate the UK against global health threats as it publishes a new three-year strategy setting out how it will build...
A ground-breaking new research project that will explore the genetics and DNA of children to better understand how to prevent childhood diseases and...
25/07/2023
By 2040, 9.1 million people will be living with major illness in England, according to a new report from the Health Foundation – 2.5 million more than...
New research is aiming to speed up Alzheimer's diagnoses by investigating whether a shortened MRI scan delivered alongside the use of biomarkers can...
NHS patients in the North East of England are set to benefit from better health outcomes thanks to the expanded use of surgical robots. The £2.5m...
24/07/2023
A dedicated women’s health area that will include important information on a wide array of subjects has been added to the NHS website, the Department...
A basic income scheme could save the NHS tens of billions of pounds, according to landmark new research. A report from the universities of Northumbria...
The health sector is set to continue its battle against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) thanks to £3m of new funding for a trial aiming to improve the...
21/07/2023
A new survey has revealed that most health leaders believe regulators and inspectors must take more account of extenuating services when reviewing NHS...
The next stage of NHS Cambridge’s new estate programme has been reached as local health leaders appoint a construction director to lead on its two new...
Significant action is being taken to improve the quality of NHS maternity care, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced. Women’s...
20/07/2023
CognitivePublishing · Episode 34. Is the pandemic really over, Dr Matt Inada-Kim In episode 34 of the National Health Executive podcast, we are joined...
Researchers are set launch a new study aiming to develop faster ways of diagnosing stroke by using biomarkers found in patients’ blood, urine and...
Improving the uptake of nature-based health and wellbeing prescribing could alleviate pressure on the NHS and save more than half a billion pounds a...
19/07/2023
The NHS is teaming up with its academic counterparts in Cambridge to conduct a first-of-its-kind study investigating why some pregnant women will...
The number of people with ADHD diagnoses has seen a steep increase from the turn of the millennium, according to new research from University College...
Researchers have found a quicker way to detect heart conditions by combining two state-of-the-art scanning techniques, Barts Health NHS Trust has...
18/07/2023
The government’s New Hospital Programme (NHP) has not been good value for money so far, according to the National Audit Office (NAO). This comes as...
Vermop to be integrated into Freudenberg Acquisition strengthens growth course of the Professional cleaning business Freudenberg Home and Cleaning...
NHS patients in the South West of England are set to benefit from better surgical outcomes thanks to a major expansion in robotics, the health service...
Promising preliminary results from a clinical trial exploring the efficacy of the Alzheimer’s drug known as donanemab have now been confirmed in what...
17/07/2023
Patients in the South East of England are set to benefit from better diagnosis and treatment, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust has announced...
London is at risk of a measles outbreak, with modelling estimating tens of thousands of cases could occur if vaccination rates do not improve. The UK...
A new test known as ‘Fastball’ could help detect Alzheimer's and dementia earlier than current methods. The Fastball test is being developed by...
14/07/2023
The life sciences industry is starting to kick back into gear as the some of the latest statistics from the National Institute for Health and Care...
Construction for an improved £17.6m emergency department has broken ground, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has...
Children and young people are set to benefit from better mental health support thanks to a newly developed 24/7 crisis facility in Wales. Run by Hywel...
13/07/2023
A collection of stakeholders were at the centre of a recent engagement event exploring how the NHS can reduce avoidable hospital admissions and...
There remains serious doubt around whether the government’s recently published NHS long term workforce plan can be properly delivered, according to...
If the number of NHS midwives in England had increased at a comparable rate as the overall healthcare workforce since the last general election, there...
12/07/2023
A new study has discovered “significant variations” in spending and care provision for hip facture patients across NHS hospitals in England and Wales...
Nearly a million more people will have the opportunity to get vaccinated against shingles this autumn, NHS England has announced. The changes, which...
Donated organs from just 38 patients helped save or improve the lives of 4,532 people, according to new figures out today from University Hospitals of...
11/07/2023
The next generation of healthcare professionals are set to benefit from a ground-breaking partnership that is set to mould the future of the NHS...
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has moved to increase pan-UK research collaboration as it looks to open more avenues in...
The NHS has announced expansion plans for its ground-breaking pilot to combat antimicrobial resistance as it moves to secure the provision of life...
10/07/2023
New data has indicated that patients with a suppressed or compromised immune system show a low or imperceivable response after two doses of the same...
Patients in the South West could benefit from better health outcomes and reduced waiting times as a new pilot is set to launch. The news comes from...
07/07/2023
A new study is exploring how music therapy can reduce distress and violence on NHS inpatients wards for those with dementia. The work will build on...
Healthcare professionals should offer patients with symptoms of colorectal cancer a test they can complete at home to reduce waiting times and the...
Tens of thousands of patients are set to benefit as the NHS announces it will expand the virtual ward programme so it covers children in every region...
06/07/2023
Within Berkshire West, an estimated 14.3% of 11 - 16 year olds have a diagnosable mental health disorder All 11 - 17 years olds will be able to access...
With hospitals and healthcare buildings comprising 15% of the NHS’s total carbon emissions, changing the way in which hospital estates and facilities...
Shortly after the publication of the long-anticipated NHS long term workforce plan which pledged to train more staff, an innovative, first-of-its-kind...
In the week the NHS turns 75, the health and social care secretary Steve Barclay will gather ministers and sector leaders at the NHS recovery summit...
The UK’s research landscape is set for a £14m boost as the sector moves to tackle barriers in the diagnosis, management and treatment of rare diseases...
05/07/2023
NHS technology provider C2-Ai has been recognised at four high-profile UK healthcare and technology awards on a single night, after surgical teams...
In commemoration of the health service’s 75th anniversary, MPs have joined top NHS clinicians for a special run through St James’s Park. The event...
Thanks to its support during the transition to integrated care boards (ICBs), NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has landed a Finance Team of the...
On the day the NHS celebrates its 75th anniversary, three of the sector’s most influential think tanks have co-signed a letter warning political...
04/07/2023
The Scottish Government has confirmed a £9m extension to a vital service for cancer patients. The programme in question helps patients and their...
A crucial treatment to prevent blindness in premature babies will be routinely offered on the NHS for the first time, Amanda Pritchard has today...
03/07/2023
Seven new gambling addiction clinics are to open this summer, the NHS has revealed. The gambling harms clinics will be opening in Milton Keynes...
In order to reconsider the way that mental health services are provided for those who require urgent help, health and social care teams in Sussex are...
30/06/2023
Never far from the spotlight, the NHS is under even more scrutiny as it turns 75. This is understandable as a lot has changed since it was founded in...
The publication of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan signals a landmark day for the health service as the government’s plan for the next 15 years for...
In a historic day for the health service, the long-awaited NHS Long Term Workforce Plan has finally been published as the government highlights staff...
29/06/2023
The government has announced its intention to roll out a new digital health check by next spring to tackle cardiovascular disease in a move that could...
The Essex mental health inpatient inquiry will be given statutory powers following difficulties engaging staff, the secretary of state for health and...
Communities across England are set to benefit from up to 2,000 life-saving defibrillators as the Department of Health and Social Care launches a new...
28/06/2023
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has launched a public consultation for the first updates to its health technology...
Inconsistent clinical trial data means more evidence is needed to recommend tirzepatide for NHS use, the National Institute for Health and Care...
In just three days, St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust are set to merge to create a new...
27/06/2023
The NHS’s research ecosystem is set for a huge boost as almost £100m of funding is announced for organisations up and down England. The investment –...
NHS Scotland patients are set to benefit from expanded access to life-changing diabetes technology, the Scottish Government has announced. A £350,000...
Cancer patients are benefitting from reduced waiting times and improved health outcomes thanks to a ground-breaking new artificial intelligence (AI)...
26/06/2023
The ban on plasma being used to manufacture human albumin treatments has been lifted, the government has announced. Albumin treatments are given to...
The efficacy of faecal microbiota transplants will be the centre of a new clinical trial at King’s College London. Patients with advanced liver...
Health leaders are expecting a new lunger cancer screening programme to catch another 9,000 cases a year by delivering nearly one million tests, NHS...
23/06/2023
Even though the NHS admitted 800,000 (12%) fewer people to hospitals in England last year compared to 2019, the average length of stay increased, new...
NHS trusts will be able to apply to a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Diagnostic Fund to streamline the implementation of the most promising AI tools...
Clinicians who perform more surgeries on average over a year deliver better health outcomes to patients, a new study has found. The findings come from...
22/06/2023
Almost 50 senior leaders have graduated from a prestigious leadership programme at Cranfield University’s School of Management. The graduates have...
Driving down late stage cancer diagnoses and levelling out health inequalities are the focuses of a new 10-year cancer strategy published by the...
The government is proposing a move to strengthen visiting rights for patients and give the Care Quality Commission (CQC) stronger footing to assess...
21/06/2023
The government has confirmed the allocation of £36.5m of investment to tackle motor neurone disease (MND). The news comes on Global MND Awareness Day...
The NHS is moving to tackle cardiovascular disease with £2m of funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research. The investment will...
A new study has examined the provision of NHS care in Wales and has gathered “valuable insight” into how sanctuary seekers are treated. The findings...
20/06/2023
Patients are benefitting from more streamlined healthcare and much better health outcomes thanks to a surgery-first in NHS Scotland. A technique...
The Welsh Government has moved to expand the provision of mental health support as it launches an update to the NHS 111 service. The 111 press option...
Around 165,000 more children are set to benefit from a new £10m investment into free NHS eye tests, the government has confirmed. Beginning next year...
19/06/2023
To mark World Allergy Week, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has highlighted new guidance on the best course of action...
Women diagnosed with breast cancer have a much less risk of mortality than compared to 20 years ago, a new study from the University of Oxford has...
Patients with sickle cell disease are set to benefit from more effective and streamlined healthcare thanks to the rollout of new crisis clinics and...
16/06/2023
A new blood test could streamline diagnoses as study findings show it can correctly identify two out of every three cancers in a cohort of over 5,000...
A research team have potentially made a promising breakthrough as new study findings show that artificial intelligence-powered breast screening...
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published a new patient decision aid for people who are on sleeping pill...
15/06/2023
CognitivePublishing · Episode 33 In Episode 33 of the National Health Executive (NHE) podcast, we spoke to Dr Matt Harris who is a clinical senior...
Retired doctors are set to be given an option to rejoin the NHS and help cut waiting lists and tackle the backlog, the health service has announced...
The government has agreed to streamline national targets as part of its response to Patricia Hewitt’s and the Health and Social Care Select Committee...
Delivering just one week of radiotherapy treatment for some breast cancers has significantly reduced pressures on the NHS while not affecting patient...
14/06/2023
Researchers are calling for more specialised services as new research indicates some brain tumour patients are “falling through the cracks” and not...
Thousands of children and young people are set to benefit from the launch of 10 new specialist obesity clinics, NHS England has announced today. The...
Patient waiting times are being reduced by the rollout of new ambulance hubs and discharge lounges, the Department of Health and Social Care has...
13/06/2023
The health service is expanding the provision of mental health support to homeless people, NHS England has announced. The existing services are...
NHS Wales has a new mandate to improve the care and treatment of people with diabetes as the Welsh Government launches a new quality statement. With...
Leading health sector organisations have come together to launch a new online service designed to help the NHS and wider partners fully leverage the...
12/06/2023
The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) has launched a new consensus statement detailing how the ambulance sector can better collaborate...
Long Covid can have a worse effect on patients than some types of cancer according to a new study. The researchers, who sought to examine the impact...
More people than ever are getting life-saving cancer checks compared to 10 years ago, new figures from NHS England have revealed. The April of 2013...
09/06/2023
NHS England has published its first ever equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) improvement plan in a bid to enhance patient experience and further...
Eight new community diagnostic centres (CDCs) are set to open before the end of the year, health secretary, Steve Barclay, has today confirmed. The...
The UK’s health research ecosystem is set for a boost as the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) announces it has funded seven new...
08/06/2023
The winners of the seventh annual Our Health Heroes Awards were announced yesterday (7 June) at a glittering awards ceremony held at the Queen...
Public Health Wales has launched a new toolkit to help public bodies improve the health outcomes of those within disadvantaged communities. The guide...
Tens of thousands of skin cancer patients are set to benefit from faster diagnoses thanks to a fast-tracked rollout of innovative Teledermatology...
Healthcare professionals interested in a career in research are set for a boost as the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) teams up...
07/06/2023
The NHS Confederation has launched a new report to help health leaders better support their trans and non-binary colleagues. Developed in conjunction...
The health service has treated almost 2,000 people who hadn’t been diagnosed for HIV or Hepatitis over the last year thanks to a screening pilot, NHS...
A new £40m pilot scheme is set to increase access to the newest and most effective treatments to combat obesity as the government moves to cut NHS...
06/06/2023
A £30m investment is being rolled out to reduce pressure on hospitals, the Welsh Government has announced. The funding will be funnelled into...
The voluntary sector is calling for government action after a new report found that kidney disease costs the NHS around £6.4bn per year, declaring it...
Ovarian cancer patients could be set to benefit from improved health outcomes as study results reveal that a new drug combination could be twice as...
05/06/2023
Digital platforms are set to be the gamechangers in achieving digitisation of healthcare. The integration of digital health platforms is key, enabling...
NHS patients in Devon are set to benefit from a wider range of services as University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust announce it is planning to double...
Healthcare is teaming up with academia in Liverpool to launch the first ever Mental Health Research for Innovation Centre (M-RIC) that allows patients...
Thousands of NHS patients are set to benefit from a new heart condition treatment as data from clinical trials indicates improved health outcomes for...
02/06/2023
Research from the University of Nottingham has shown how the NHS can better use its resources and reduce unnecessary blood tests. The revelations come...
Researchers from the University of Oxford believe they have addressed some of the concerns raised by clinicians around smoking after a new study found...
The NHS could be set to save £20m per year after a new study showed that a medication for inherited blood clotting doesn’t increase the chance of a...
01/06/2023
The government has launched a new alert system to advise the public when extreme heat could damage their health. Jointly run by the UK Health Security...
Almost 150,000 people in England are set to benefit from a new treatment for migraines, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)...
Dementia patients in Scotland are set to benefit from a new 10-year strategy, the Scottish Government has announced. The new plan, which has been...
31/05/2023
Researchers have developed a new Covid-19 vaccine that can be administered with air-jet technology, instead of a needle. Known as DIOSynVax, the...
Practitioners are always looking for better tools to help them improve patient outcomes. In 2023, that tool will be ultrasound. Medical imaging has...
Patients across the Black Country are set to benefit from faster healthcare as a new skin service launches. The new service, which is said to be one...
The road to net zero is set for a boost in Scotland as the NHS launches a new sustainability initiative. The National Green Theatres Programme is...
30/05/2023
Those conducting mental health research are set to receive an almost £43m funding injection to develop innovative technologies and treatments, the...
The government is making moves to crack down on vaping as NHS statistics show recent increases in underage users thanks to industry loophole. Under...
Patients are set to benefit from improved eye care services as the NHS announces a host of new clinical guidance changes. As part of the plans...
26/05/2023
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, has announced a vital life sciences growth package to bolster the economy, collating 10 different policies to...
The UK Government has announced its unwavering commitment to the expansion and upkeep of key medical infrastructure, confirming the delivery of...
Mammography Associate apprenticeships have reached an important milestone as 100 people have now qualified to work within the breast imaging workforce...
25/05/2023
Current staffing level scarcities are giving healthcare leaders cause for concern over the national target to utilise thousands more virtual ward...
Patients are set to benefit from reduced waiting times as the government moves to give people more choice over where they receive their care via...
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is helping its patients prepare for treatment by empowering them to get fitter as part of a new partnership with...
24/05/2023
Numbers of nurses, midwives and nursing associates that are registered to practise in the UK have seen a major uptick in numbers, reaching record...
A new clinical trial is evaluating the efficacy of a new method of transporting organs which could help improve health outcomes and save more lives...
Adults suffering from recurrent sore throats are set to receive better healthcare after new research found that removing a patients tonsils is both...
23/05/2023
The health professionals who developed the innovative cytosponge which can diagnose oesophageal cancer earlier have been boosted by a £13.4m...
A new NHS report investigating the role of digital technology in healthcare education has found that, while for the most part it is beneficial, some...
Thousands of patients across England are set to benefit as the NHS gears up to launch a new programme that will circumvent the adverse side effects...
22/05/2023
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer has set out his vision for the future of the NHS. Speaking at a press conference outside an ambulance station in...
The idea of a paperless NHS has been around a long time, but in 2023 there is a growing realisation that paper and digital records can live side by...
A new digital innovation centre will look to solve some of the most prominent underlying issues affecting the NHS including waiting times, staff...
Researchers tackling the pernicious issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are set for an almost £40m funding boost to support earlier development of...
19/05/2023
The set-up for clinical trials is now three months quicker thanks to the National Contract Value Review, the National Institute for Health and Care...
Almost 30,000 more primary care professionals are working in general practice compared to four years ago, the government has announced. This means the...
Tens of thousands of NHS patients are set to benefit from a new treatment for heart failure following approval from the National Institute for Health...
18/05/2023
New Report indicates that accessing support through Tellmi means young people are less reliant on NHS resources. Tellmi was associated with a cost...
Hundreds of women each year are set to benefit from a “life-extending” new treatment for cancer as the NHS strikes a “landmark” commercial deal. The...
NHS Providers has highlighted some of the best practice for improving patient flow in a new report outlining the innovations and steps taken by trusts...
The children and young people of Liverpool are set to benefit from “greatly improved” care as Alder Hey Children’s Hospital opens a new mental health...
17/05/2023
The government is inviting health professionals, carers, patients and others to share their views on how the NHS can best deal with the six major...
The government has set out how it will respond and prepare against current and future threats as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) launches a new...
Patients in London are to benefit from improved health outcomes as Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust indicate planning has begun for a new...
16/05/2023
Nine more digital therapies have been approved for NHS use in adults with anxiety or depression, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence...
The QGenome app has been launched across the east of England and the East Midlands, the NHS has announced. The tool, which provides clinicians with...
The UK’s ongoing mission to be a research superpower is set for a boost after the government announced more than £100m of investment to expand and...
15/05/2023
The health service’s battle to tackle waiting lists is set for a boost as the Government announce six new NHS community diagnostic centres (CDCs) that...
More than £20m has been given to nine specialist teams to investigate gaps in research knowledge, the National Institute for Health and Care Research...
The Government has launched a new campaign as part of mental health awareness week encouraging the public to be more active as research reveals many...
Every year in the UK, there are 273 million medication errors costing the healthcare system a staggering £98 million[1]. The pressure of providing...
12/05/2023
Patients in Mid and South Essex are set to benefit from an innovative new mental health response car, the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust...
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![[Left to right] Prof. Ronan Killeen - Consultant Radiologist at St. Vincent's Private Hospital, Andy Wilks - Head of Enterprise Services for Siemens Healthineers Great Britain and Ireland, Edel O’Keeffe - Director of Finance at St. Vincent's Private Hospital, Ghada Trotabas - Managing Director of Siemens Healthineers Great Britain and Ireland, Brian Fitzgerald - Chief Executive Officer of St. Vincent's Private Hospital with Grania Heal – Country Head for Ireland at Siemens Healthineers, and Rob Ruttledge](/sites/nhe/files/styles/teaser/public/2024-09/Press%20release%20image-24.jpg?itok=gHKP-rtG)
![[Left to right] Neil Mearns- Regional Operations Manager, Ghada Trotabas- Managing Director at Siemens Healthineers Great Britain and Ireland, Rebecca Friar- Deputy COO and Divisional Operations Director for Surgery and Diagnostics at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Michael Atherton- Managing Director, Rosanne Buffrey- Senior Contracts Manager at AGH Solutions Ltd and Andy Wilks- Head of Enterprise Services at Siemens Healthineers Great Britain & Ireland celebrate a renewed 12-year Value Partnership.](/sites/nhe/files/styles/teaser/public/2024-05/Image%20%2817%29.jpg?itok=RULFVe6h)
![[from left to right] Bernie Owens - Deputy Chief Executive at Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and Ghada Trotabas - Managing Director at Siemens Healthineers Great Britain and Ireland with imaging system from Siemens Healthineers at Royal Victoria Hospital](/sites/nhe/files/styles/teaser/public/2023-10/Siemens-RVH-25.JPG?itok=hYV646yq)
