NHS England renews call for millions to take up NHS breast screening invites
By Liz Wells 17 October 2024
Women aged 50 to 70 across England are being urged to take up invitations to breast screening as the NHS redoubles its bid to reach millions of women not yet taking up the potentially life-saving o...
NHS England's mental health services treat record numbers
By Liz Wells 10 October 2024
Around 3.8 million people were in contact with NHS mental health, learning disability and autism services over the past year, up almost two fifths compared to before the pandemic, new data reveals.
NHS rolls out free eyesight, hearing and dental checks at residential special schools
By Liz Wells 05 October 2024
Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in residential special schools and colleges across England are to be offered free NHS eyesight, hearing and dental checks.
Streeting's plans to cut GP bureaucracy welcomed
By Liz Wells 04 October 2024
Health Secretary Wes Streeting's plans to cut GP bureaucracy have been welcomed by sector bodies.
Newborns tested for over 200 genetic conditions as study begins in NHS hospitals
By Liz Wells 03 October 2024
Hundreds of babies have begun to be tested for more than 200 rare genetic conditions as part of a world-leading study in NHS hospitals, which aims to screen up to 100,000 newborns in England.
NHS unveils mass roll out of artificial pancreas
By Liz Wells 30 September 2024
The NHS is set to roll out 'artificial pancreas' technology after agreeing new deals with suppliers.
One in eight toddlers and primary school aged children obese
By Liz Wells 25 September 2024
Around one in eight children aged between two and 10 in England are obese, new statistics reveal.
Technology aims to reduce falls
By Liz Wells 10 September 2024
Technology to reduce falls and help people live independently is being rolled out across Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes.
NHS England appoints regional director for North West
By Liz Wells 05 September 2024
NHS England has appointed Louise Shepherd as regional director for its North West region.
NHS England adopts Cyber Assessment Framework
By Liz Wells 04 September 2024
NHS England has started transitioning from using the NDG 10 data security standards as the assessment mechanism for the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit.
NHS England signs contract for independent pharmacist prescriber initiative
By Liz Wells 02 September 2024
NHS England has signed a contract with CLEO Systems for the Pathfinder Independent Pharmacist Prescriber Pilot Programme.
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