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ONS

Healthy life expectancy down on pre-pandemic levels, says ONS

By Lee Peart 12 December 2024

Most regions in England have experienced a fall in healthy life expectancy (HLE) compared with the pre-pandemic period, according to the ONS.

PROFESSOR CHRIS WHITTY

Chief medical officer highlights health inequalities in cities

By Lee Peart 12 December 2024

Chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty, has highlighted the issues driving health inequalities in cities in his annual report.

AI

AI used to target frequent NHS users

By Lee Peart 12 December 2024

AI is helping the NHS to predict patients at risk of becoming frequent emergency services so earlier care interventions can be made to reduce pressure on A&Es.

WES STREETING

Streeting welcomes second consecutive fall in NHS waiting lists

By Lee Peart 12 December 2024

Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has welcomed a second consecutive monthly fall in NHS waiting lists despite record A&E demand.

CRDCS

Government announces £100m investment in 20 clinical research hubs

By Lee Peart 12 December 2024

A £100m public-private investment by pharmaceutical companies in 20 clinical research hubs has been announced by the Government.

COMMUNITY CARE

Committee examines progress on shift to community care

By Lee Peart 11 December 2024

The Health and Social Care Committee has examined how the Government and NHS England is delivering on their ambition to shift care from hospitals into the community.

BLINX HEALTHCARE

Former NHS chief information officer joins Blinx Healthcare

By Lee Peart 11 December 2024

Ciaron Hoye, former chief information officer (CIO) at Birmingham and Solihull CCG, has joined healthtech supplier Blinx Healthcare as chief digital officer.

WORKFORCE

Government budgets for 2.8% rise for NHS workers

By Lee Peart 11 December 2024

The DHSC has budgeted for a 2.8% rise in NHS salaries in 2025-26.

NAO

Carer's Allowance overpayment debt reaches £250m, finds NAO

By Lee Peart 11 December 2024

The total amount of Carer’s Allowance overpayment debts increased to £251.7m in 2023-24 from £150.2m in 2018-19, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).

SEND

Special educational needs funding system 'broken', says IFS

By Lee Peart 10 December 2024

The funding system for pupils with special educational needs (SEND) in England is broken, according to a new report.

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