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AI set to improve early detection of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases

By Liz Wells 09 October 2024

A £1.2m grant has been secured for the development of an artificial intelligence (AI) platform to help patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases to get the right treatment faster.

Rotherham Hospital staff protest over eviction plans

By Liz Wells 09 October 2024

A group of NHS workers protested outside Rotherham Hospital earlier this week (7 October) against plans to evict staff from accommodation at the hospital.

Norfolk & Waveney ICB launches virtual children's ward

By Liz Wells 09 October 2024

Norfolk & Waveney ICB has partnered with virtual care company Feebris to launch a virtual children’s ward, supporting the delivery of hospital-level paediatric care at home.

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BMA calls on Government to help end GP dispute by increasing funding for patients in England

By Liz Wells 09 October 2024

The BMA is calling on the Government to help bring an end to GP collective action by increasing the amount of funding practices get per patient.

Government investment to boost AI cancer research at Leeds Teaching Hospitals

By Liz Wells 08 October 2024

The National Pathology Imaging Co-operative (NPIC) at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will receive £5.1m from the government to improve data infrastructure that will aid cancer and disease resea...

Regulatory Innovation Office launches to speed up access to technologies

By Liz Wells 08 October 2024

New technologies, like AI for better treatments and drones delivering emergency supplies to all corners of the UK, could reach the public faster thanks to a dedicated new office that will reduce th...

NHS programme to reduce brain injury in childbirth trialled

By Liz Wells 08 October 2024

NHS maternity staff in England will take part in a new pilot programme to help reduce avoidable brain injuries in childbirth, the government has revealed.

Support and clarity for health leaders has 'potential' to boost nation's health

By Liz Wells 08 October 2024

Local directors of public health and other public health leaders in the NHS working with directors of population health in ICS’ have the potential to boost the nation’s health and curb health inequ...

CQC names new chief executive

By Liz Wells 07 October 2024

Sir Julian Hartley is to leave NHS Providers to take over as the next chief executive of the CQC.

Health Foundation names newest governor

By Liz Wells 07 October 2024

The Health Foundation has appointed Rachel Sylvester, political columnist at The Times, to its board of governors.