ICB launches plan to transform region's health
By Lee Peart 18 October 2024
A 12-point plan to transform peoples’ health has been launched by North East and North Cumbria ICB.
Hospice celebrates second outstanding CQC rating
By Lee Peart 18 October 2024
St Margaret’s Somerset Hospice in Taunton has been rated outstanding for a second time following an inspection in July.
Virtual reality and wearable technology projects aim to cut drug deaths
By Liz Wells 18 October 2024
The government has awarded £12m to projects across the UK that are researching innovative technology to support people with addictions.
New £12m Elective Care Hub to reduce waiting times
By Lee Peart 18 October 2024
A new £12m unit will help reduce surgery waiting times at Wharfedale Hospital in Otley, West Yorkshire.
'A good start but we have to do more,' NHS chief says on prevention
By Lee Peart 18 October 2024
National medical director Professor Stephen Powis has said the NHS has made a ‘good start’ on prevention but ‘definitely have more to do’.
Almost one in 10 secondary school children currently vape
By Lee Peart 18 October 2024
Almost one in 10 secondary school children currently vape, according to NHS figures.
Cancer diagnoses rise by 5% to record level
By Lee Peart 18 October 2024
NHS diagnoses of cancer rose by 5% to a record level in 2022, new figures reveal.
Norfolk and Waveney VCSE Health and Social Care Assembly appoints chair
By Liz Wells 17 October 2024
Tim Gardiner has been named as the new chair of the Norfolk and Waveney VCSE (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise) Health and Social Care Assembly.
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...
ICB opts not to reopen Norfolk reablement centre
By Lee Peart 17 October 2024
An ICB has decided not to reopen a Norfolk reablement centre despite opposition from local campaigners.
Call for chancellor to invest in smokefree UK
By Lee Peart 17 October 2024
Over 200 leading health professionals have called on the chancellor to invest in creating a smokefree UK.
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