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.
UK government unveils 111 breast cancer diagnosis trial
By Liz Wells 04 October 2024
A trial to let women with breast cancer symptoms book appointments directly with diagnostic clinics without going to see their GP is to start in Somerset in November.
CQC unveils plans to re-build trust
By Liz Wells 04 October 2024
The CQC has set out how it will drive the improvements needed to ‘re-build trust’ in its regulation.
Shropshire frailty assessment units reducing time spent in hospital
By Liz Wells 04 October 2024
Frail patients are spending less time in hospital after the launch of dedicated assessment units at Shropshire’s two acute hospitals.
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.
UK Councils invited to join and shape new initiative to improve access to green space for millions
By Liz Wells 03 October 2024
A new initiative will enable at least 100 towns and cities across the UK to become better places to live and work, by putting nature and green spaces at the heart of their plans and priorities.
Glasgow trust transforms Scoliosis treatment
By Liz Wells 03 October 2024
The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Paediatric Orthotics Department has introduced a 3D scanner to transform the 'casting' process for children with Scoliosis.
NHS tech suppliers merge
By Liz Wells 03 October 2024
Huma, the healthcare AI and digital health solutions company, has acquired the creator of digital-first triage and automated consultation platforms eConsult.
Commission for Healthier Working Lives reveals 300,000 people quit work and report ill health annually
By Liz Wells 03 October 2024
Around 300,000 people aged 16-64 leave the workforce and report having a work-limiting health condition each year, new analysis reveals.
Walsall Manor Hospital's simulation suite brings training to life
By Liz Wells 03 October 2024
Walsall Manor Hospital has opened a £150,000 immersive simulation suite to help teams train for a variety of scenarios.
Shortage of GPs increases patient loads
By Liz Wells 03 October 2024
The average doctor in England has to care for 17% more patients than nine years ago, new data reveals.
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